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I love using positive affirmations on a daily basis.
What is an affirmation, you say?
According to dictionary.com an affirmation is:
- The act of an instance of affirming; state of being affirmed.
- The assertion that something exists or is true.
- Something that is affirmed; a statement of proposition that is declared to be true.
Affirmations are a great tool to have in your positive thinking arsenal.
I speak often about the importance of mindset. It is such a vital part of our success in anything we do. Having the right mindset is the single most powerful and important step you can take to change your life. Affirmations are a great way to aide in changing and developing your mindset.
The power of positive thinking has been studied by the psychiatric medical, scientific and spiritual community and they’ve all determined the same thing – positive thinking has power. Of course, changing the way you think is easier said than done. That’s where positive affirmations become a very useful tool.
A positive affirmation is a statement you can use to replace a commonly held negative statement. For example, if you’re always saying, “I feel fat,” then a good positive affirmation to replace this sentiment might be, “I am comfortable with my body and am the perfect weight for me.”
If your goal is to lose weight, for instance just think about how much more successful you will be and feel when you utilize positive affirmations. The law of attraction tells us that “like attracts like.” If you are saying negative statements to yourself, you are only attracting more of that to you.
Positive affirmations help you change your thinking by giving you something to lean on. They help you stay aware of your thoughts, which is the first step to changing them.
Finding the Right Affirmations for You
The next step is to determine what your negative thoughts are and to replace them. Here is a great list of positive affirmations:
- My body heals quickly and easily
- I am the picture of good health
- The more grateful I am, the more reasons I find to be grateful
- I know that I deserve to be loved
- I give out love and it is returned to me tenfold
- I have a wonderful partner and we are both happy and at peace
- I am the perfect weight for me
- I make positive healthy choices for myself
- I express my needs and feelings
- I am my own unique self – special, creative and wonderful
- Everything comes to me easily and effortlessly
- I love and appreciate myself just as I am
- I accept all my feelings as part of myself
- I love doing my job
- I always communicate clearly and effectively
- It’s okay for me to have everything I want
- I am getting wealthier each day
- I have an abundance of energy
- My mind is calm
- My thoughts are under my control
- I am successful in whatever I do
As you look through the list of potential positive affirmations, are any compelling? Do any of these affirmations resonate with you? The affirmations that speak to you are good ones to start with. For example, if you’ve been struggling with your weight, spend some time thinking about the negative self-talk you have around that issue and find a few positive affirmations which give you the strength and motivation to move through this challenge.
Write out your affirmations; put them on post it notes on your bathroom mirror, in your car, and all around you. Make a screen saver or change your desktop wallpaper to reflect these affirmations for when you are sitting at your desk working.
Affirmations are the first step towards changing your thoughts, however with any process; it takes time, practice, patience and a love and acceptance for yourself. Negative thoughts will slip in from time to time but as you practice, it will get easier. Trust yourself and the positive affirmation process. It will change your life.
