Words That Can EmPOWER You to Thrive!

I ran into a quote by one of my favorite comedians, actors, and entrepreneurs – Lucille Ball. She once said, “love yourself first and everything else falls into place.”  But let’s be honest—most of us are way too good at focusing on our flaws. 🙃 Thanks to our built-in negativity bias, we tend to fixate on what’s wrong rather than celebrating what’s right about ourselves. The good news? We can train our brains to shift toward the positive.

 In a previous post, How to Shift to a More Positive Mindset, I I shared some simple but powerful exercises for rewiring our thinking. One of them? Writing down a daily positive mantra or affirmation. Doing this consistently helps retrain our brains to see possibilities instead of limitations.

So, to help spark inspiration, I’ve created a list of 50 powerful words that you can use for your daily mantra. Think of these words as little mental power-ups—reminders of the incredible qualities you already have (or are striving to develop).

 Why Positive Words Matter

Shifting toward a positive mindset does NOT mean ignoring life’s challenges. It means believing in your ability to find solutions, even when obstacles arise. It’s about turning the Impossibilities to Possibilities!  

💡 Try this: Pick one word from the list each morning and use it as your personal mantra for the day. Write it at the top of your to-do list, say it out loud, or reflect on how you can embody that quality throughout the day.

What Words Would You Add?

This list is just the beginning! What empowering words would you add? Drop them in the comments, and I may update the list with your suggestions!

 Let’s keep thriving, one powerful word at a time. 💪

Article revised on 1/26/2025.