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Why the Word “Try” Matters and How It Affects Your Energy
Updated February 2026
This post was originally written years ago when Love Lingo was just beginning. Now, over eight and a half years later, I’m revisiting and updating it February 4th 2026 with deeper insight into language, energy, and frequency.”
This article explores why the word “try” subtly lowers commitment, how language affects vibration and frequency, and how conscious word choice can shift energy and outcomes.
Words are not just sounds we make. They are carriers of intention, frequency, and energy. The language you use every day shapes how you think, how you act, and ultimately how you experience your life.
This is something I have lived, studied, and practiced for over eight and a half years through Love Lingo. What started as a personal shift in awareness became a brand rooted in the understanding that words matter because energy matters.
One word in particular comes up again and again, and it is one I gently encourage people to reconsider using so casually.
That word is try.
This conversation first sparked years ago through conversations on Love Lingo Facebook and Instagram, and it continues to evolve as more people become aware of the power of language.
What the Word “Try” Really Means Energetically
At its core, the word “try” carries hesitation, uncertainty, and an energetic escape hatch. When you say you will try, you are subconsciously leaving room for not following through.
Linguistically, “try” means to attempt without guaranteeing completion. Energetically, it signals doubt before action even begins.
Think about the difference between these statements:
I will try to go to the gym.
I am going to the gym.
Your body, nervous system, and subconscious hear two very different messages. One is decisive. The other is conditional.
Did You Know...
Studies in psycholinguistics show that the language we use internally and externally influences motivation and follow-through by reinforcing either certainty or doubt.
The takeaway is simple. The words you choose set the energetic tone before action ever happens.
Yoda Was Right About “Try”
There is a reason Yoda’s quotes from Star Wars has stood the test of time:
“No! Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try.”
This line resonates because it reflects an energetic truth. Trying keeps you halfway in. Doing commits your full energy.
When you remove “try” from your language, you remove the option of self-sabotage disguised as effort. You either show up or you consciously choose not to.
That level of honesty is powerful.
It also builds trust with yourself, which is one of the highest-frequency states you can embody.
How Words Influence Vibration and Frequency
Everything vibrates at a frequency, including thoughts and words. Language is one of the fastest ways to shift your energetic state.
Words like “try,” “hope,” and “maybe” tend to carry lighter commitment energy. That does not make them bad, but it does make them important to use intentionally.
High-frequency language is rooted in clarity and presence.
Examples include:
I choose
I am committed to
I will
I am becoming
When you speak with certainty, your energy aligns faster with your intention.
This is one of the foundational principles behind Love Lingo. Our Positive Apparel is created to support empowered language, not passive patterns.
The Emotional Impact of Saying “Try”
Saying “try” often softens disappointment, but it also weakens belief. Over time, this can create a pattern of lowered self-trust.
If you constantly tell yourself you will try, your subconscious learns that your word is flexible.
That flexibility shows up as:
1. Missed goals
2. Delayed action
3. Self-doubt
4. Lower confidence
This is not about being harsh with yourself. It is about being honest.
When you say “I will try,” ask yourself one simple question.
Am I actually willing to do this?
If the answer is no, clarity is more empowering than false effort.
Alternatives to the Word “Try” That Shift Energy
Replacing “try” does not mean forcing perfection. It means choosing conscious language.
Here are powerful alternatives you can use instead:
I will
I choose to
I am willing to
I am learning to
I am committed to
Each of these statements keeps you present while maintaining energetic integrity.
Small shifts in language create big shifts in frequency.
Why Love Lingo Focuses on Words and Energy
Love Lingo was created because I saw firsthand how words shape reality. What you wear, read, and repeat becomes part of your energetic environment.
Our brand is rooted in the understanding that energy is absorbed, whether you are aware of it or not.
That is why all Love Lingo products are energetically cleansed, Reiki-enhanced, and intentionally created. We believe the words you put on your body should support your highest frequency.
This philosophy is deeply inspired by the Emoto water study, which demonstrated that words and intention influence molecular structure of water.
If words can change water, imagine what they do to us.
How This Applies to Everyday Life
Becoming aware of your language is a form of self-respect.
Pay attention to when you say “try” and what you are actually feeling in that moment.
Often, it reveals:
1. Fear of failure
2. Fear of commitment
3. Fear of disappointing others
Replacing “try” with honesty allows your energy to move forward cleanly.
This is not about never using the word again. It is about awareness and intention.
Teaching Others Without Forcing Change
One of the most common questions I get is how to help others understand this without sounding controlling.
The answer is simple. Model it.
When you change your language, people notice. When your follow-through improves, they feel the difference.
Energy teaches louder than words ever could.
Tying This Into Other Love Lingo Teachings
This conversation connects beautifully with our teachings around desire and intention, especially in our blog on the energetic meaning of the word want
Wanting keeps energy reaching forward. Choosing brings it into the present.
Language is the bridge.
You can explore more intentional living and energetically cleansed Positive Apparel from Love Lingo where every piece is created to elevate frequency, not dilute it.
A Gentle Challenge Moving Forward
For the next week, notice every time you say the word “try.”
Pause.
Ask yourself what you really mean.
Then choose language that matches your truth.
That single shift can change more than you realize.
I will end with one more Yoda Quote. " You must unlearn what you have learned." This is why I cover words that we may choose to unlearn. Words like Try and Want!