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Apr 18
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3567: [Part 1] The Power of Words - 3 Ph...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3567:

Sabrina explores how seemingly harmless phrases like “why me” and “if only” subtly erode our happiness by reinforcing feelings of helplessness and dissatisfaction. Through her own experiences with serious illness, she illustrates how acceptance and a shift in mindset can reclaim peace and power in our lives.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://buddingoptimist.com/power-of-words/

Quotes to ponder:

"Words can comfort, energize, and encourage. They can also provoke, stifle, and frustrate."

"So don’t ask 'why me?' It is an unanswerable question."

"The biggest problem with the phrase 'if only' is that it describes a scenario that does not exist."

Episode references:

Words Can Change Your Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Can-Change-Your-Brain/dp/0142196770

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