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October 1, 2019March 27, 2018

How to Write Your Own Affirmations

Affirmations are everywhere, and they have the strong ability to lift your spirits to get through hard times.

This is because we’re all highly suggestible, even if we think we’re not!

Affirmations help us to keep a positive attitude about life.

It’s only natural that we’ll get more out of these positive sayings if we formulate them ourselves.

Writing our own affirmations makes them personal to us, which can then help us to get through our own individual situations.

When you start writing your own affirmations, keep these tips in mind:

1. Make them personal.

When you write affirmations, it’s important to remember to use “I” in them. They are personal to you after all.

Example: “I am having an exceptional day today!”

2. Use the present tense.

Affirmations are built in order to change our feelings now, which is why you want to stay positive and strong in this moment.

When you use the past tense, you get nostalgic.

When you use the future tense, you get hopeful.

The present tense helps you feel the difference right now.

Example: “I am feeling relaxed.”

3. Be down to earth. This just means to use your own style and try not to make your affirmations too formal or wishy-washy.

You want to capture your own voice.

Bad Example: “Presently I feel the urge to enjoy my existence.”

Good Example: “I enjoy my life.”

4. Be short. Affirmations are meant to be short, simple and sweet.

Stay on target and make your affirmation a one-liner. If it’s too wordy, try breaking it up into a few affirmations.

The trick is to stick with one simple idea at a time.

Example: “I am in perfect health.”

5. Make it positive. Affirmations are positive statements, so avoid negative words like “not.”

You’re using affirmations to make a life improvement and positive statements motivate you to make this improvement.

Example: “I am at peace with my mind.”

6. Make it believable. You don’t want your affirmation to sound like something out of this world.

If it’s not believable, you won’t take it seriously and your subconscious will just dismiss it.

Example: “I am choosing to be happy today.”

Believe in the Power of Affirmations

When you say your affirmations, believe them to be true.

Affirmations are truly powerful sets of words as long as you believe what you’re telling yourself.

Affirmations alone have been known to help people cure addictions.

Women even use them during childbirth to help them stay calm and collected during natural delivery.

First, set your eyes on your goal and then write your affirmations to get yourself there.

Write Them Down

Practice always makes perfect.

Write down the affirmations you’re feeling.

Then go over the list above and make sure that your affirmations follow the rules.

Once they do, start using your affirmations and feel the difference.

Say your affirmations to yourself daily.

Take deep breaths and keep your eyes on your goal.

Also if need be, tweak your affirmations.

These positive sayings aren’t written in stone, so as you change, your affirmations can change, too.

It’s best to keep your affirmations in a place where you can see them.

You can simply keep a list in your pocket or you can post them around the house.

Paste them on the bathroom mirror, on your computer, or wherever you know you’ll see them each day.

Affirmations can make all the difference in reaching your goals.

Give them a try and enjoy the benefits these positive statements can make in your life.

How has your life changed because of positive affirmations?

How can you continue to spread happiness in your life?

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September 25, 2019March 27, 2018

Reprogramming Your Subconscious Mind with Affirmations

You might already be familiar with the power of affirmations.

They’re short, positive statements that you can read, repeat to yourself, or listen to from recordings.

With affirmations, you can reprogram your subconscious mind to help you think more positively about yourself.

An example of an affirmation is “I am calm and relaxed.”

It doesn’t matter what your current state actually is, you can still achieve this state by repeating and believing the affirmation.

Your subconscious mind will pick up on the statement and bring forth the new feelings.

Affirmations Can Change Your Life

When it comes to the world of affirmations, the only requirement is to approach it with an open mind.

After that, you simply allow the statements to wash over you and you can change your life all by yourself.

It’s may seem difficult at first, but the key is to get the affirmation into your subconscious mind.

This is easiest when you’re just waking up or when you’re drifting off to sleep.

These are moments when your conscious mind is less likely to interfere.

If you use the “I am calm and relaxed” example without an open mind, of course your conscious mind will say “Hey! I’m not calm and relaxed.”

Don’t get frustrated if your conscious mind likes to jump in a lot; eventually the messages will make it to your subconscious mind.

How Affirmations Work

If you pay close attention to how your mind really works, you’d be surprised at how often your mind slips into negativity about yourself and other situations.

Using affirmations will allow you to communicate with your subconscious mind and change those thoughts.

Affirmations have the power to recode your mind in the same manner that a computer program can be written.

You actively spend time saying and concentrating on these short positive statements and, eventually, your subconscious mind picks up on them.

It may take some time and practice for affirmations to work for you.

Some people report that they see results from their efforts right away, while others find that it takes longer for them to reach the subconscious.

How To Use Affirmations

There are a few ways that you can choose to use your affirmations.

First, concentrate on the things in your life that you want to change.

Try to keep it simple by focusing on one at a time.

Common topics are usually health, wealth and relationships.

You might use affirmations such as “I feel energized” or “I enjoy my job.” Write a few different ones that pertain to the same subject.

Then choose a time to repeat the sayings to yourself every day.

You can even make a recording of yourself repeating the affirmations with soothing music in the background.

This is especially helpful for using affirmations in the morning and at night when you have a stronger link to your subconscious.

Tips for writing your own affirmations:

Write them in the present tense, because that’s the only way to improve your life in the present moment.

Be short and concise to keep things simple.

Read and write your affirmations when you’re calm and away from distractions.

Remember to stay positive.

Wash, Rinse, Repeat

Make sure you keep up with your affirmations. If you don’t see results right away, try sticking with it for a while longer.

Before you know it, you’ll realize that these short simple sentences have improved your outlook, one thought at a time!

How has affirmations helped you get through a rough day?

How can you spread positivity with those around you?

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August 7, 2019March 26, 2018

Build Confidence With Daily Affirmations

Do you suffer from low self-esteem?

When something negative happens in your life, do you beat yourself up about it time and time again?

Focusing on phrases such as: “That was stupid,” “I am so fat,” “No one loves me,” and a host of other negative statements can easily zap the happiness right out of your life.

Luckily, this doesn’t have to be permanent.

Positive affirmations can turn your negativity around.

Affirmations are simply statements or phrases, which focus on the positive rather than the negative.

These mantras can actually reprogram your subconscious thinking and bring you a plethora of good benefits that you’ll enjoy for years to come!

Here are some easy ways to incorporate positive affirmations into your life:

1. Affirmations should always be in the present tense. Begin your statements with “I can” “I have” or “I am,” instead of a phrase like “I will” or “I may.”

Examples of this would be “I have a beautiful body” and “I am so intelligent,” instead of “I will never be so stupid again.”

Choose statements that focus on the positive attributes you want to encourage, saying them as if you already exhibit that behavior.

2. Address yourself by name when expressing your affirmations.

Believe it or not, this does make a big difference. When you say: “I, Jane Doe, am a beautiful person both inside and out,” it makes your affirmation more powerful because you hear the lovely sound of your own name!

Using your name in the affirmations allows your subconscious to process the words even quicker.

3. Focus on one or two affirmations to start with.

Although you possess many positive attributes, it’s best to focus only on one or two when you’re first starting out.

If you start with twenty positive affirmations, your subconscious may be overwhelmed or dismiss the deeper meaning.

For example, if you meet someone who goes on and on about how great and beautiful you are, what’s your reaction?

Usually after the second or third compliment, you tend to wonder if this person is actually being sincere!

The same principal applies to practicing many affirmations at once.

Focus on one or two, and when they’re firmly planted into your subconscious, you can move on to more.

4. Practice your affirmations as often as possible.

Our subconscious mind is more open to suggestions when we first open our eyes in the morning and then again when we’re ready to fall asleep at night.

The more often you recite your affirmations, the faster you’ll experience lasting changes.

5. Don’t fret if you’re having trouble writing your affirmations.

There are many books and self-improvement websites that include hundreds of good, daily affirmations.

You can then pick out one or two that you’d like to focus on and get started.

Don’t let something as insignificant as not being able to compose a positive mantra hold you back from making changes and incorporating happiness into your life!

Low self-esteem is something that holds us back from living the life we deserve.

You can rebuild your confidence and self-esteem with daily affirmations and experience the joy of life you’ve been missing.

Try it and you’ll love it!

What changes can you make to strengthen yourself in this area?

How often do you accept your mistakes without beating yourself up?

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July 27, 2019March 26, 2018

Using Affirmations to Discover the Joys in Your Life

Affirmations are simple statements we can use to improve our self-esteem, help us reach a goal, break a bad habit, find love, or even discover joy in our lives.

Positive affirmations work hand in hand with our subconscious to make lasting changes for the better.

Many times we may already experience joy, but we don’t know celebrate it enough.

Sadly, at other times, we aren’t even aware that it’s present.

Positive affirmations can help you rediscover that joy, peace, health, and happiness!

Here are some examples of positive affirmations and how they can improve your life:

1. “I’m worth it!” This positive affirmation tells us that we’re deserving of being happy.

If you’re feeling dejected or worthless, this affirmation can work wonders.

By using this affirmation on a consistent basis and coupling it with an open heart, you’ll see results.

You’ll realize that you’re more than deserving of happiness and joy.

2. “I go with the flow and my life is easy and filled with happiness.”

Are you feeling stuck in rut or completely stressed out?

This is an effective positive affirmation that helps you to release all that tension.

This affirmation helps you rid your mind of negativity so the joy that’s present can shine through.

3. “I see the beauty in my surroundings and I radiate love and joy.”

This positive affirmation will help you to notice all that’s beautiful in this world.

It will also teach you how to spread love and joy to those around you.

You can enjoy everything this world has to offer; all you have to do is give yourself permission to celebrate!

4. “I now choose thoughts that nourish and support me in a loving manner.”

This will tell your subconscious that you’re serious and you want to make good, positive changes in your life.

This affirmation helps you open your mind to constructive thoughts so you can celebrate all the joys that life has to offer you.

5. “I can relax and accept the good that I know I deserve in my life.”

This is a positive affirmation that will help with your stress and patience.

No matter how long it may take, you can be confident that only good things await you.

Even though you may be completely stressed out, this affirmation will help you to relax and slow down.

6. “I take time regularly to do the things that I love to do; I follow my heart and I am happy.”

This positive affirmation celebrates someone very important – you! You take the time to make yourself a priority and you’re an active player in your life!

To be happy is extremely important and joy will follow you wherever you go when you recite this affirmation frequently.

Joy is essential and our lives should be filled with it.

Positive affirmations allow us to refocus our lives to a point where we can be happy again.

Practice positive affirmations on a regular basis and celebrate all the joy that this life has to offer!

How can affirmations help set the mood of your day?

How often do you need a boost in your busy schedule?

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January 29, 2019February 28, 2018

How to Create Your Own Affirmations

Affirmations are powerful tools you can use to help you live the life you’ve always dreamed of.

What are affirmations?

Well, they’re positive statements that you say out loud on a regular basis.

The goal is to re-program your subconscious mind so you can remove any negative thoughts that prevent you from living your dreams.

Affirmations work by overwriting negative thoughts, which are stored in your subconscious, with positive ones.

The Benefits of Affirmations

We all have mental recordings repeating again and again in our mind. Most of them come from childhood and have been directing our actions for years.

Unfortunately, many of these old recordings are constantly feeding our mind negative information.

These negative recordings don’t always come from direct statements from people, but they tend to be general theories we’ve come to believe about our situation or ourselves.

If our parents always cautioned us about strangers, for example, we may have the mindset that sees the world as a dangerous place.

If we came from a family without much money, we may have limiting beliefs about our finances that prevent us from attaining or keeping wealth.

The good news is you can override these destructive messages using the power of affirmations!

Affirmations can reinforce good behaviors and change ones that need changing.

To make those changes, you need to create affirmations you can identify with so they can help you improve.

Keep these key points in mind to create effective affirmations:

An affirmation must be in the present tense. Your subconscious doesn’t have the ability to accept a promise of future behavior.

“I will eat healthy foods” doesn’t give your subconscious a timeline or deadline to perform your promise to yourself.

Instead, state your affirmation as though it’s a behavior you already exhibit.

“I always make healthy food choices” is a present tense statement your subconscious can accept as a fact.

For affirmations to work properly, they must be stated in the first person.

In other words, don’t create an affirmation saying, “You must eat healthy foods.”

In order for your affirmation to matter to your subconscious, it must be personal and use the word “I.”

“I will choose healthy foods every time I eat” is a personal statement your subconscious can apply to your own behavior.

Finally, an affirmation must be stated in a positive manner.

“I must stop eating junk food” sends your mind a distorted message; it interprets the same as “I eat junk food.”

This type of statement will lead you in the opposite direction of your goal!

Instead, “I choose fresh, healthy snacks when I am hungry” is a positive statement telling your mind the exact desired behavior.

How To Use Affirmations

Begin using affirmations by choosing a few short, clear statements about the things you’d like to see happen in your life.

Try some of these:

I enjoy exercising every day.
I love eating nutritious fresh foods in healthy portions.
When I am free from the desire to smoke, I breathe clean, fresh air.
I have everything I need to be content and happy today.

You can write your affirmations on note cards and keep them with you in your purse or wallet.

Whenever you have a few moments to spare, take them out and read them aloud.

State the affirmations in a clear, firm voice with a smile on your face as you say them.

This will help you become more aware of the positive vibrations of the affirmations, allowing them easier access to your subconscious mind.

Using affirmations on a daily basis is a terrific way to boost the positives in your life.

Start using this powerful tool today to bring the changes you most desire into your world.

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October 27, 2018February 16, 2018

Top Ten Motivational Affirmations

Are your negative internal dialogues keeping you from doing things you want to do?

Do you lack confidence, even though you know that other people believe in your abilities?

If so, you may appreciate some help getting inspired and motivated!

Negative self-talk can be a roadblock to doing your best, pursuing your dreams, and enjoying life.

On the other hand, positive self-talk can spur you on to do great things and live an exciting life full of passion!

Motivational Affirmations For Your Life

A great way to get motivated is to use motivational affirmations.

Using affirmations can change how you think about yourself and how you view the world around you.

These positive statements can bring you the motivation you seek, as well as happiness, joy, and passion.

When you’re feeling negative or down, repeating affirmations can immediately improve your mood.

Even though affirmations can work immediately, don’t think of them as a quick fix.

Positive affirmations are most effective in the long-term so you can get what you deeply desire out of life.

When you use affirmations, you are literally reprogramming the way you think.

You replace your negative self-talk and doubts with positive, motivating thoughts.

Eventually, these positive thoughts become reality.

These motivational affirmations work because they push away the negative thoughts that are limiting you day in and day out.

You can leave your negative thinking in the past if you fill your current thoughts with positive, motivational affirmations.

Before you know it, these affirmations will become second nature, allowing you to change your life systematically, one thought at a time.

Here are the top ten motivational affirmations:

I welcome positive energy and I use that feeling to accomplish more.
I use my energy to live my life to the fullest.
No matter what I’m working on, I’m always committed to completing my goal.
I trust my thought processes. They are clear and I am very capable.
I can find my own intrinsic motivator.
No matter how hard I may fall, I get back up, dust myself off, and forge on.
No matter the challenge, I will see it through.
I enjoy being responsible for my actions.
My life is full of purpose, exciting change, and many recognized deeds.
By commemorating the smallest nuggets of success, I am motivated to complete the larger tasks.

Use this list of affirmations in those moments of self-doubt to help you find the motivation you need.

Repeat them in the morning when you first wake up, or make them your last thoughts at night before you sleep.

You can also find other affirmations that have special meaning for you, or write your own affirmations.

It doesn’t matter where you get them, as long as they speak to your heart and are focused on the present.

We all need a motivational boost from time to time.

Now you don’t have to look to other people or situations to keep you moving forward.

Keep your affirmation list updated with the thoughts you’d like to be thinking, repeat your affirmations several times a day, and soon you’ll be living the passionate life you’ve always wanted!

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October 12, 2018February 1, 2018

Finding Your Passion Through the Power of Words

Do you feel as if you’re living a passionless life?

Do you desire the same passion that you see in other people?

It can be difficult to go through life without a true passion.

There are many things that can cause you to live a life without passion.

It’s possible that an unhappy childhood stifled your dreams, or you’ve never had an opportunity to develop your aspirations.

Maybe indulging in your passion makes you feel guilty.

Or perhaps you don’t have time in your busy schedule to explore and enjoy the very things that could bring you joy.

Today, you must make the commitment to pursue your passion!

Give Yourself the Freedom to Discover Passion

You’re a deserving person! You have the right and the need to feel passionate about the things that are near and dear to you.

You may not even realize what you’re missing if you never had a chance to find and develop your goals.

Discover your passion and embrace it because it can lead you to a life without limits!

You can turn your passion into a career, hobby, or a way to network with people.

Passion can improve every aspect of your life.

It’s your passion that makes your life positive and fulfilling.

When first starting your quest toward your dreams, you may wonder, “What is there to be passionate about?” That’s perfectly normal.

Many people start out with the same question.

Even if you feel that way, it’s never too late for you to find something that fills you with an inner joy and peace.

Your life begins anew when you pursue your dreams, desires, and goals.

You can gain a fresh perspective in your life when you take some time to expand your comfort zone and pursue the things that you’d never considered before.

For example, if you traveled to a foreign place and met new people, you would see and experience things a whole new world that will open your eyes and mind.

When you do this, you may find something that’s been missing from your life!

Passion Affirmations Can Spark Your Passion

You may be able to find your passions through the power of affirmations.

When you give yourself permission to be passionate, you may suddenly find that you’re more enthusiastic about things than you previously dreaded.

Passion affirmations are positive statements that change the way you think about life and the world around you.

Affirmations positively influence your subconscious.

Passion affirmations can bring to light a wonderful new way of living that’s full of joy, abundance, and gratitude.

For example, when you get out of bed each morning, you might say to yourself, “Igniting my passion is another way of revealing how much I love myself.”

Every time you repeat this statement you’re reaffirming that thought in your mind.

At the same time, you’re eliminating negative thoughts that may be holding you back.

Choose affirmations that you feel speak to you and relate to your own feelings.

Repeat them several times each day and soon you’ll discover the joys of living a passionate life!

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What affirmations do you tell yourself when you feel you need a boost?

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October 13, 2017

Tapping Into Your Creativity

Do you love to be creative, but want to take your creativity to a whole new level? Do you feel overwhelmed by your work and find that your natural creative abilities and talents are untapped?

If so, you need to learn how to tap into your creativity whenever you want or need to.

When you allow creative thinking to flow, you will find that you can enhance your natural abilities and accomplish more in less time.

Creative Thinking Begets Creativity

Creativity allows you to become who you want to be. If you cannot release your creativity, you may feel your professional growth stunted, or you may not be able to think as clearly as you would like to.

Many of people don’t realize the importance of creativity until they are taught to tap into it through creative thinking.

Are you wondering how you can get started with creative thinking? You can begin with simple exercises like going through magazines and cutting out random images.

You then can glue them all to a paper or a board without thinking about it – just let your creative juices flow! Finally, step back and see what your mind has created.

You may be impressed and surprised with yourself. This surely will help you tap into your creative energy.

Listen to Something New

Another way to jump-start your creative thinking is by listening to music. Put on an album that you are unfamiliar with or borrow a friend’s CD.

When you listen to something that you have never experienced before, you may find that you are changing your definitions of creativity and are lighting your creative fire at the same time.

Get Creative By Getting Your Groove On

Dance! Creative thinking often starts with an active body. Put on a CD or go out to a jazz club. Try a dance class, or enjoy the movement of your body in your own living room.

Whatever it is, do something to get up and get going! You will be surprised at how creative you’ll feel afterwards. You may feel inspired and ready to tackle new and exciting projects.

Or perhaps you’ll find that your workload isn’t as daunting as it first appeared. After all, you’ll be relaxing while having fun!

Write Your Heart Out

Another option is to set your timer for 15 minutes. From the minute you press start, you should write freely. Write whatever comes to mind without thinking about it or planning.

Then step back and see the creativity that flowed from your mind to your hand, and then to your pen and onto the paper.

Yet another awesome way to boost creative thinking is through affirmations. These positive statements can help you remember what it is to be creative and how wondrous it feels when creativity flows through you.

You can create a list of affirmations for yourself such as, “I feel an intense flame of passion for things that interest me,” that can help you tap into the creative person that you are, even as you deal with everyday stresses.

How are you taking advantage of the opportunity to learn and develop your skills?

How can affirmations help tap your creativity?

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October 9, 2017October 10, 2017

Putting Your Action into Overdrive

If you are seeking success in your life, you will need to learn how to take positive action every day to accomplish your goals.

After all, doing the least amount of work will likely lead to mediocre results, so instead, put your actions into overdrive and make the most of your efforts.

You can truly make every action you take a positive one that builds momentum and propels you forward.

You’ll feel better about what you’re doing, and your gusto for life will inspire those around you.

Turning Positive Action into a Positive Life

When you put your best foot forward in all that you do, you’ll develop an intense passion that will be unmatched.

Sometimes you may feel like sitting back and doing as little as possible, but you’ll actually enjoy your life more when you are engaged in the things you love to do.

Life is more fulfilling when you are passionate about your work and family. Even though it may seem challenging to look at everything with passionate and positive eyes, such an outlook is possible.

If you’re unsure how you can summon more passion for a project or task, there is one tool that will help you build momentum by utilizing the power of a positive mindset. So what is it? Positive affirmations!

What Are Affirmations All About?

Affirmations can help you take positive action by re-defining how you think and feel. In essence, affirmations are positive statements that activate your mind and encourage you to push forward.

Once you implement affirmations into your life, negative, self-defeating thoughts will be a thing of the past.

If you need a positive thought, for example, you can say something as simple as, “I infuse my mind, heart, and spirit with past accomplishments, new ideas, and a fresh attitude.”

Constantly repeating positive affirmations will help you create a positive outlook in just about any situation imaginable.

Positive affirmations allow you to set your goals, envision them, and reaffirm them each time you state it. This positive statement only needs to be something you desire for yourself and through continued repetition, you can make it your reality.

After all, words are powerful because they have the ability to elicit emotion and inspire action.

Affirmations are generally very simple, but they can help you make lasting changes in your life, one step at a time. If you are having a hard time finding the motivation, try an affirmation such as, “I am building momentum with each step I take.”

As long as your actions are congruent with your positive mindset, you will begin to see and feel results nearly instantly.

Affirmations have the power to change the way you think and feel about yourself. Millions of people are using affirmations every day to help them become happier, healthier, and more balanced individuals.

You can put your actions into overdrive and accomplish more in less time. After all, if words can move mountains, imagine what you will be able to do when your thoughts, attitudes and actions are aligned!

How can you turn an unhealthy habit into a positive one?

What will you do about it today?

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