- Nellie Mpinganjira
Start Small, Start from Where You Are, and Start with What You Have
I always knew that I wanted to be a writer. Well, maybe not always, but as a kid, I knew that writing was therapy and joy for me. I also knew that there was more to writing than just dribbling in my journal. However, taking the first step of putting my work out there was quite daunting. So, for years, I wrote but only to myself, only for my eyes, and occasionally for my mum when she uninvitedly read my journals or pieces of paper I left lying around.
Positive affirmations have always been close to my heart. There are times when I suffer from negative thoughts that are magnified by overthinking. These are times when my mind becomes my worst enemy. In my search for a solution I discovered that I could use positive affirmations to create a more positive thought pattern for myself and even to attract positive outcomes.
In today's world, filled with stress and uncertainty, the concept of affirmations has gained significant attention. But what exactly are affirmations? Simply put, affirmations are positive statements that you repeat to yourself with the intention of shaping your thoughts and beliefs. They can range from simple phrases to more elaborate sentences, all aimed at instilling positivity and motivation in your mind.
Positive affirmations use the power of words and suggestion to determine what your mind should focus on. When you repeat a positive statement or belief, it triggers a region in your brain called

