The Power of Language: How Words Shape Your Mindset and Mental Health — Win a Pair of Pajamas with Purpose™
Today we talk about how positive language can improve mindset and mental health, and the place fashion plays in helping us achieve this. Kimberly Wilkerson of Token Clothing Company™ is today’s author. Read on to learn a way to Win your own set of cute, mindset-enhancing pajamas..
Think for a moment how to complete this: “I am ____.”
How would you fill in the blank? Remember, what follows “I am” follows you.
So what word or phrase would you put behind the most creative and powerful three-letter statement we have in our human language?
Words Can Harm Your Thinking and Mental Health
Do you remember the old saying we used as kids when a nasty taunt was said to us?
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
We tried to be brave with this return, but the response masked the truth. The words hurt us. And words strengthen, heal and transform us. In short, the effects of language are powerful and words matter. Always. And they are not just words that speak to us. They are words spoken around us (consider TV shows/movies, news reports, podcasts/radio conversations, etc.). They are words, we think. are words that we say. are words that we write.
And it is the words that we use.
Therefore, I give you a luxurious set of Pajamas With Purpose™ to one of you, dear readers. Keep reading to Find out how to participate in the giveaway.
Negative effects of language
Consider this two-letter word: “No.”
As evidenced in “Words Will Change Your Brain” [Newberg A. & Waldman, M., 2012]If you were in a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanner that measured brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow while reading the word “no,” we would immediately see a Substantial increase in amygdala activity. and the release of stress hormones and neurotransmitters, which increase hheart rate and blood pressure and disrupt the normal functioning of areas of the brain involved with logic, reason, language processing and communication.
The word “no” is an important word and may need to be used in specific situations. For example, in a fight or flight situation, we know that our bodies are increasing their capacity to manage a threat, and increasing blood pressure and heart rate is a necessary response.
The effects of language here are profound. The word “no” is also a negative word that produces an immediate neurological response that impacts our entire physiology. Prolonged exposure to negative words is correlated with Increased hostile behavior, which is a risk factor for increased morbidity, mortality, depression and divorce..
Positive effects of language
But there are also positive effects on language. Consider these words: hope, optimism, joy, love, gratitude, compassion, truth, peace, humility, and forgiveness.
Using an fMRI scan, we would see your amygdala and emotional centers in the brain calm down as you focus on these positive words. Even the word “yes” would show similar results.
Focusing on Positive thoughts and words stimulate the motivation areas of your brain. responsible for putting it into action. As you practice staying relaxed and repeatedly focusing on positive words, anxiety and depression tend to decrease and the number of unconscious negative thoughts tends to decrease.
As neuroscientist and physician Andrew Newberg concluded with his own team’s brain scanning research,
“. . . Focusing and focusing on positive thoughts, feelings, and outcomes can be more powerful than any drug in the world, especially when it comes to changing old habits, behaviors, and beliefs.”
(Newberg, 2012, p.35)
Mental health, self-talk and positive affirmations
When we consider the mental health implications of chronic illness, research points to the benefits of intentional, positive, and self-affirming language practices.
For example:
- A 2021 study of groups of people experiencinging psoriasis analyzed the results of a brief self-affirmation intervention related to depression, anxiety, and well-being. Results indicated significantly greater improvement in the course of well-being, depressive symptoms, and anxiety at two weeks post-intervention and at one-month follow-up.
- TO 2023 study of people with chronic pain Indicated self-affirmations are associated with better psychosocial health, including depression, anxiety, anger, and social isolation.
- The research also suggests Positive self-talk and affirmations can activate brain systems. that restore self-confidence when threatened and improve educational, health and relationship outcomes that persist for months and years.
Water with positive effects on language?
Before reading the following excerpt, please note that our body is approximately 60% water. . .
Japanese researcher Dr. Masaru Emoto, who extensively studied the impact of language on the properties of water across the planet, identified that water formations can possibly physically change based on the influence of positive or negative words.
In his research, Dr. Emoto placed written positive words and phrases (e.g., “thank you,” “love and gratitude,” “wisdom”) in various languages in containers of water with the chosen words in front of the water samples and Then he froze the water so ice crystals formed that could be photographed and observed. He followed the same procedure using negative words and phrases (e.g., “You fool!” “You make me sick.” “I will kill you”).
The observed results of water exposed to negative words were malformed and misshapen crystals. Water exposed to positive words produced crystals of beautiful and intricate shapes.
While Dr. Emoto’s studies on water crystals have faced scientific criticism, the idea that words shape the results resonates deeply with many.
Awareness of the words we think and say to ourselves as well as others must be increased. As we put energy and effort into intentional words each day, we will experience intentional results.
Can fashion really improve your mindset and mental health?
I think it can.
As an expert in communication and language disorders (I’m a speech therapist) and as an entrepreneur who wanted to improve mental wellness outcomes, two years ago I launched the fashion company Token Clothing Company™, intentionally focusing on using fashion as a platform. to share the science behind language. We create products that provide customers with a mindset-transforming experience, resulting in greater self-love, self-worth, and self-confidence.
As clothing is a basic necessity and daily requirement for living in the United States and most areas of our world, I (and fashion industry leaders) have a unique opportunity to use what could be considered a superficial task: getting dressed every day. — improve and benefit society in the area of mental health and well-being, creating a ripple effect among people of all ages, races, ethnicities and cultures.
To learn more about our Pajamas With Purpose™, see here.
Intelligent Fashion™ uses words to shape mindset and mental health
Intelligent Fashion™ is clothing that applies neuroscience and positive psychology data to improve mindset and transform negative outcomes into positive ones for the wearer. Artists, creators, leaders and contributors can incorporate Intelligent Fashion™’s science-based strategy in countless ways that allow freedom of expression in design to benefit and delight both creator and wearer, while improving mental health and the well-being of both.
Research shows that some effective strategies for overcoming self-criticism involve practicing self-love, self-worth, self-acceptance, and self-forgiveness, and these should be practiced daily. It only makes sense to merge these practices with a task we all already do: wearing clothes.
Use positive language to improve your mental health
You and I can each take a step toward greater mental well-being by using positive language. Whether it’s wearing transformative clothing, speaking to ourselves in the mirror every morning and night with kind and compassionate language, ending violent and negative language in our environment, or journaling the positive moments we experience in our day. , we have the ability to change our outcomes as we use positive language.
A gift that shows the power of language
I want to give one lucky person a pair of Pajamas With Purpose™ — via Token Clothing Company™ — featuring powerful self-affirmations that rest against your skin (remember the inner words in Emoto’s water experiments). The pajama tops are reversible and can be read by both the wearer (in the mirror) and the observer. This way, you can improve your mindset and influence the mindset of friends and family.
These pajamas are also ultra-soft, luxurious, and beautifully fuse gorgeous fabric and timeless design with Intelligent Fashion™ to elevate your mindset and infuse you with the power to dream. They are available in lavender or blue, in sizes XS-XL.
To enter to win, simply do the following:
- Leave a comment here with your thoughts on this post and include a link to where you shared this post on social media.
- Please make sure your email address is correct so we can contact you if you win.
For additional entries, go to Instagram (coming soon) and follow the instructions there.
You can select the color and size if you win.
This contest is open to those in the United States until November 30.th2024. Winner will be contacted on December 1st.street2024.
About Kimberly Wilkerson
After years of studying the power of communication as a speech therapist, Kimberly Wilkerson launched Token Clothing Company™, a brand that elevates the daily task of wearing clothes to create an experience that uplifts the mindset and inspires love by uniting precious fabrics and timeless designs. with neuroscience and positive psychology data to transform the user’s negative results into positive ones.
Kimberly’s personal journey to elevate her mindset and overcome her limitations influenced her transition from doctor to fashion entrepreneur. She loves to share how the power of language can impact each person.
Kimberly currently resides in Idaho and loves spending time with family and friends outdoors, except in the dead of winter when she escapes to the tropics to snorkel and scuba dive.
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