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5 Common Phrases to Stop Saying Right Away

Watch what you say, your words hold power

Jocelyn Joy Thomas
3 min readJan 26, 2023
Photo by Anwaar Ali on Unsplash

It took me a long time to embrace the idea that words or thoughts can create much of anything. They seem so harmless, and inconsequential but in reality, they hold power.

The things we think and say can create certain beliefs. These beliefs shape our worldviews and create the tone for our lives. While simply saying an affirmation, or phrase might not dramatically change our life, it’s reflective of a deeper belief, and can tip us off to what beliefs we are running.

Phrases that we repeat can not only reveal how we think and feel about life but it does to some extent attract certain experiences. When we say anything with emotion, that’s going to make it something definable. Something that sets us up for more of whatever that is.

5 common phrases to stop saying right away

Piss Me Off

Pain in My Neck (and other body parts)

I’m Sick and Tired of…

I Can’t Believe it

I Can’t Afford it

These phrases can attract health problems, push away experiences you do very much want, and set you up for lack. They are statements that align you with struggle…

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Jocelyn Joy Thomas
Jocelyn Joy Thomas

Written by Jocelyn Joy Thomas

Author, spiritual teacher, and intuitive reader. Writing is my passion and purpose. My shop...https://jocelynjoythomas.company.site/

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