Positive Affirmations

Self-affirmations, specifically positive ones, are a powerful mental tool which can be wielded by people to reconcile immediate threats that are physical or abstract in nature. By studying brain activity, this fact has been scientifically corroborated. Co-hosts Tal and Jared take time to unpack this highly-regarded study and examine the consequences of this revelation. It turns out that believing in yourself allows you to be the most impactful to those around you. ⁠Tal's "The Descent Into Illumination" on Spotify References 15:50 - Self-affirmation activates brain systems associated with self-related processing and reward and is reinforced by future orientation