Have you ever noticed how just a few words can shift the entire course of your day? One harsh sentence can crush your spirit, while a single kind word can lift you higher than you expected. Words have power. Immense power. And how we use them—especially toward ourselves—can define the quality of our lives.

We often hear that “words can’t hurt you,” but that’s simply not true. Words can kill dreams, kill confidence, even crush a soul. On the flip side, words can also inspire, encourage, empower, and bring healing. A thoughtful compliment or a genuine “you’ve got this” can change someone’s week—or even their life.

The conversation you have with yourself sets the tone for everything else. Instead of saying:

• “I’m so stupid.”
• “I’ll never make it.”
• “Nothing ever works out for me.”

Try shifting your language. Speak life into your own heart:

• “Maybe I’ll get it next time.”
• “I can do better than this.”
• “Let me learn from this and grow.”
• “I will keep trying—again and again—until I get it right.”

No one ever got it perfect the first time. Growth takes time. Strength is built through effort, not instant success. Every stumble is a chance to rise stronger.

Just as your words impact your own heart, they also influence the people around you. You can literally Speak Life! Encouraging others not only uplifts them—it ends up encouraging you too. When you choose to speak kindly, you align yourself with hope, positivity, and strength.

Bringing others down won’t make you rise any higher. But lifting them up? That builds a better world for everyone—including yourself.

Make it your habit to speak life. To yourself. To your loved ones. Even to strangers. The ripple effect of your words could be the light someone desperately needed. And often, that someone might be you.