The Power of Language: How Words Shape Identity, Thought, and Emotion

Your Words Create Your Reality

The language you use isn't just a way to communicate—it's a powerful indicator of your mindset, emotions, and potential actions. When you speak about your goals and dreams, your choice of words can either set your heart on fire and propel you forward or hold you back. The phrase "I will try" might seem innocent, but it carries an unspoken admission of doubt, uncertainty, and lack of commitment. By choosing to be intentional and becoming more conscious of your language and what's driving your motivation or lack thereof, using empowering language will most certainly set you up for success.

How does language disempower people?

The language we use can make people feel less powerful in all areas of their life. If you're saying these little words in one area of your life they are likely running in the background in other areas.

How we do one thing is how we do all things.

This holds true in working with clients, they never come looking for support in one area. The good news is when we focus on one area at a time, all areas improve.

Not only do they feel less powerful in using disempowering language, it's usually the root cause of feeling overwhelmed, lost, confused, conflicted, worried or anxious. When we use language that belittles or undermines a person's own sense of agency and control, it can have a profound impact on their mental, emotional and physical well-being. This can lead to a sense of helplessness and a lack of motivation to take action towards their goals.

The part that breaks my heart is that this understanding once deeply understood is so simple and most everyone tells me "I know all this already" the issue isn't the knowing part it's the application part. Anyone that grasps this understanding thoroughly isn't "fixed" or done it's a life long commmitment to training your brain daily to work for you, rather than against you. In other words, there's no finish line, and you're not broken!

It's important to be mindful of the words we use and how they can affect others.

10 Empowering Alternatives to “I Will Try”

1. I Will Do It This statement signals certainty and commitment, leaving no room for hesitation.
2. I Choose to…Emphasizes personal choice and accountability, reinforcing your power to decide your actions.
3. I Am Committed To…Shows dedication and a promise to follow through, strengthening your resolve.
4. I Will Make It Happen Affirms that you have the power and responsibility to shape your reality.
5. I Am Taking Action On…Focuses on the process and movement towards your goal, rather than tentative effort.
6. I Will Succeed At…Sets a positive outcome as a certainty, enhancing self-belief and determination.
7. I Am Ready To…Conveys readiness and willingness, suggesting that you are prepared for the challenge ahead.
8. I Choose to Succeed Implies active decision-making and the rejection of any notion of failure.
9. I Commit To My Goal Highlights dedication and long-term commitment, strengthening your follow-through.
10. I Will Achieve My Objectives Focuses on clear results and success, fostering a mindset of accomplishment.

Why “Try” Is Disempowering

The word “try”?may seem harmless and is three little letters, however it can send subtle yet powerful signals to your non-conscious mind. Here’s why it often ends up disempowering and keeping you stuck:

• Lack of Commitment: “Try” suggests a tentative approach rather than a full commitment. It implies that success is uncertain, which can undermine your determination to take action.
• Weak Expectation: When you say “I will try,” you’re not fully committing to success, signaling to your brain that the outcome doesn’t matter as much. This mindset can lead to self-sabotage or half-hearted efforts.
• Room for Excuses: “Try” leaves space for excuses. If things don’t go as planned, it’s easier to say, “I tried my best.” This can reinforce a pattern of non-action and prevent you from fully investing in your goals. Usually when coaching someone that uses this tiny word a lot in their language they have a laundry list of excuses, justifications, reasons, blaming and complaining to accompany it.
• Limited Belief in Self: Language shapes our self-belief. When you use words that lack conviction, your actions reflect that uncertainty, and you may inadvertently limit your potential.
• Lack of Follow-Through: A commitment to “trying” can lead to incomplete actions and a cycle of procrastination. When you’re not fully in it, follow-through suffers, and progress stalls.

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