Words have the power to create and destroy. Words are your representatives. "Words are creation of self and every time you open your mouth, you give the world a glimpse into who you really are."Ashley Highland.
Negative words can cause deep-seeded hurt and be destructive. Positive words can encourage people and move them toward greater accomplishment and self-esteem. Those little words -- "please", "thank you", and "job well done" – when said sincerely and merited – can have very strong impact.

Schrauf, associate professor of applied linguistics and an anthropologist at Penn State, has long been interested in how people process words that express emotions. So he set out with a graduate student in psychology, Julia Sanchez, to see if there was much of a difference in two different age groups in Mexico City and Chicago. In both cities, two sets of participants, one in their 20s and the other in their 60s, were asked to jot down as many words as they could in two minutes that express emotion. Then they were asked whether each word was positive, negative or neutral.

"I found this surprising result," Schrauf says. "Half of all the words that people produce from their working vocabulary to express emotion are negative. And 30 percent are positive and 20 percent are neutral."

We tend to listen to negative news and the movies and television programmes fill our minds with filth. Our minds are adjusted to these negative forces and we find it hard to express our positive emotions. If you think you are leading a miserable life, hold on a minute. What are you thinking about right now? Listen to your vocabulary. Are they positive or negative? People who are depressed often think negatively about themselves. The following is a list of negative words typically used in this context - they not only make you unhappy but also make things even worse. Such words include:

· Empty
· Impossible
· Ugly
· Weak
· Hopeless
· Loser
· Failure
· Bad person

Negative words trigger negative feelings such as:

· Anxiety
· Anger
· Frustration
· Disappointment
· Shame
· Guilt

The more you confess negative words, the more you feel unwanted emotions. Until you remove the negative vocabulary from your mind, you won’t be able to lead a happy life. Do you feel depressed and lonely? Check out your vocabulary.

Change your vocabulary today. Start using words that spread happiness and energy around you.

I found the following positive phrases from www.lifeway.com and they are really amazing.

I believe in you.

Thanks so much for the way you handled that situation.

Even though it didn’t work out this time, you tried, and that’s what matters.

I really appreciate the way you did that.

I like spending time with you.

You’re a really cool person.

You did a great job putting your toys away.

You have a beautiful smile.

I love to hear you laugh (or sing or tell a story).

I’m so thankful God chose to give you to us.

My life would be pretty boring without you.

That was a fabulous idea you came up with.

I think you did that much better than I could have done it.

Way to go!

You showed a lot of courage in that situation.

Let’s work on it together.

I couldn’t have done it without you.

That’s awesome!

You did the right thing, even when no one was watching; that shows you’re a person of integrity.

I’m very proud of you.

Hey, thanks.

I’m sorry.

You’re a lot of fun to be with.

I can tell you’ve been working hard.

I just love spending time with you.

You used good judgment.

I appreciate the way you thought that through.

Most people wouldn't have been that smart (determined, focused, wise).

I'm so glad you are my child.

You really understand how to be a good friend to others.

You are just great!

Thanks for helping even when I don’t ask.

You are a true blessing to me.

You did a wonderful job.

I love your heart.

I'm so glad I get to be your parent.

You are so special.

I know that wasn’t your favorite thing to do — thanks for your wonderful attitude.

Terrific!

You are someone who sticks to it.

What a kind thing to say.

You make me so happy.

I knew you could do it.

You’re the best!

I love you.

Words can perform miracles in your personal, professional and family life. Try positive words!