The tongue can make or break a home

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A word has the power to change lives. Words have the power to destroy and the power to build up said the writer of Proverb; “the tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit”. Words influence perception of self, others including our worldview and affect reactions and the outcome of goals. Careless words used badly can negatively impact your passion, lower your self-worth and self-esteem and sabotage destiny.

The popular saying that “sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt .” does not represent the true picture because researchers are in agreement that verbal abuse has the capacity to destroy any individual. It affects emotions and if not well managed can result to severe stress, depression and devastation.