From that day onwards, I wrote myself a new set of affirmations each week for an entire year to address whatever it was that I was experiencing at the time. Little did I know, those affirmations would lead to me writing my first book Speak Those Things: 52 Affirmations To Build Life You Love.

At the beginning of each day, I would repeat these daily mantras to myself out loud to put myself in an optimistic and positive state of mind – opening myself up to having a good day. And when I found myself struggling throughout the day, I would refer back to the affirmation and repeat it silently to myself. Yes, I know that talking to yourself in the mirror might seem as mystical as reiki and crystal healing. But before you roll your eyes at me, let’s hear from the experts.

“I wrote weekly affirmations for one year and here’s how it impacted my mental health”