Words can trigger great pain, but also infinite joy. Almost everyone experiences this as a child. Particularly negative statements we hear about ourselves embed themselves in our consciousness just as deeply as especially positive ones. Fortunately, we can overwrite old negative beliefs and establish new ones at any time. The tool for this is called affirmations. Through the power of words, they can change our entire lives. Melanie Pignitter, one of Austria's most successful bloggers, dispels common myths about affirmations. She teaches step by step how empowering statements work and how to use them effectively to become happier, healthier, and more successful in the long run.