An affirmation is really anything we say or think. However, most of what we normally say or think is quite negative and doesn’t create good experiences for us. We have to retain ourselves from thinking these negative thoughts and instead channel our energy into thinking positive patterns to challenge these unhelpful pessimistic thoughts if we want to change our lives for the better.
Positive affirmations are phrases that we repeat in ourselves with a desired outcome in mind. They can be used to motivate ourselves, encourage positive changes in our life or boost our self-esteem. Positive affirmations are very powerful because they can release us from worry, fear and anxiety. When these affirmations are repeated over and over, they begin to take charge of our thoughts, slowly changing our pattern of thinking and ultimately changing our life.
When you start speaking these affirmations, at the beginning your mind might refuse to believe them but as you keep repeating them day after day, they will become part of your subconscious mind and then your mind will start believing what you say. Eventually, these positive affirmations will become part of your life and change it forever.
You can write your own positive affirmations, or just simply try these popular affirmations to get you started if you are unsure:
“I am good enough”
“I am getting stronger everyday”
“I inspire and motivate others”
“I am worry free and at peace with how I am”
“I use my failures as a stepping stone”
“I have the courage to say no”
“I can speak with confidence and self-assurance”
“Whatever I can think of I can achieve”
“ I believe in myself and accept myself unconditionally”
“I am a person of value and worth no one can make me feel inferior”
If you would prefer to write your own unique affirmations, first you have to consider what you would like to change in your life. You can write affirmations about anything from working to improve your body image, living a healthier lifestyle, bettering personal relationships or even preparing yourself to ace that job interview. Whatever your goal is, here are some easy guidelines you can follow:
Effective self-affirmations are written in the first person
Affirmations are written in the positive (as opposed to the negative)
Affirmations have feelings linked to them and are written with emotive language
Affirmations are written in the present tense
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