It’s easy to forget how important words are. Day in and day out, we throw them around, often not acknowledging their heavy weight. It can be especially easy to brush those mumbles that we say under our breathe to ourselves under the rug.

But the reality is, words matter. Words are heavy, they pack a punch, and they make all the difference. The words we choose to use and the way we chose to speak becomes a part of our identity. How we choose to talk to others and to ourselves is incredibly important.

This week, challenge yourself to speak more like the version of yourself that you are striving to be. Remember to practice both kindness and patience when speaking to yourself. Use your words to discuss creative ideas, spread positivity, and build up others and yourself.