He calls these the magic words — because your subconscious mind starts scanning the day for positive moments to prove the statement true. Daily affirmations improve mental healthResearch shows that people who use positive affirmations experience:· Greater self-compassion· Lower stress· Increased resilience and well-beingAnd the more consistently you say it, the stronger the effect. It activates the brain’s brilliance centerWhen we’re stuck in negative thinking, the prefrontal cortex — the brain region responsible for creativity, planning, and problem-solving — becomes less active. Positive thinking, on the other hand, boosts prefrontal cortex activity, helping us think more clearly and creatively. That means starting your day with just one positive sentence can help improve your mood and your cognitive performance — especially as we age.