What can a word reveal when you look at it through the lens of affirmation?
A conventional dictionary tells you what a word means. The Affirmation Dictionary invites you to consider what that word might express about you.
This distinctive reference offers a different way to explore language through approximately 800 carefully selected words, each with an original, affirmation-oriented definition and an example sentence. It encourages readers to look beyond familiar meanings, discover new vocabulary, and consider how individual words relate to personal qualities, values, and experiences.
A Dictionary to Explore, Not a Script to Follow
Unlike collections of prewritten affirmations, The Affirmation Dictionary doesn't prescribe statements to memorize or repeat. Instead, it provides a rich collection of words to browse, contemplate, and make your own.
Look up a word you already have in mind. Discover one you've never encountered. Revisit a familiar word and consider it from another perspective. Or simply open the book and let curiosity lead the way.
Each entry stands on its own, making the dictionary equally suited to thoughtful exploration, journaling, creative expression, and developing personalized affirmations.
An Additional Way to Explore: The Alliteration Affirmation Approach
For readers who enjoy creating their own affirmations, The Affirmation Dictionary introduces a distinctive method that combines the creativity of alliteration with three dimensions of personal experience.
The Alliteration Affirmation Approach (A~A~A) brings together three words sharing an initial letter or sound, with each word reflecting one of three Dimensions of Self:
Essence — Who I Am
Expression — How I Express Myself
Engagement — How I Engage with Others
The result is a personalized affirmation built around words chosen for their individual meaning and collective expression. The research documented in the appendix supports this intentional selection of words, starting with the same letter or sound, as one way to enhance your affirmation practice. For example: Resilient ~ Resourceful ~ Respectful might be an alliteration affirmation you carry with you for a day or more if those words resonate with you.
But the A~A~A is only one of the possibilities within the dictionary. You can explore individual entries, create affirmations in your own style, or simply appreciate the richness of language without using the three-word approach.
What’s Inside?
- About 800 alphabetically arranged words, carefully selected for exploration through the lens of personal affirmation.
- Original, affirmation-oriented definitions, offering a distinctive perspective on each word's meaning.
- An example sentence for every word, illustrating how the word can be used in the context of affirmation.
- A Tone Index, offering a cross-reference that allows you to explore the collection like a thesaurus.
- A Dimensions Index, providing another path to discovering words and their connections when used with the A~A~A.
A Reference to Return to, a Discovery to Make Your Own
Some days, you may know exactly which word you're looking for. On others, the most interesting discovery may be a word you weren't looking for at all.
The Affirmation Dictionary is designed for both experiences.
Whether you’re new to affirmations, have an established affirmation practice, enjoy journaling, or you have a passion for words, you'll find The Affirmation Dictionary welcomes curiosity and rewards repeated exploration.
Because the words you discover today may hold a different meaning for you tomorrow.
Words Work Wonders—Live Them Well.
