#affirmations #positiveaffirmations #positivity #negativity

“Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”

Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

I have never used affirmations, but I have always been a proponent of positive thinking. One of my favorite books is The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. I believe that positivity can help us make drastic improvements in our lives. This change in perspective from negative to positive doesn’t cost a thing, only the time it takes to give it a sincere try. Affirmations are one of the tools that we can use to help us on our journey to a more positive outlook and a better life.

Unfortunately, people have a tendency to be more negative than positive. We all know that life can be difficult, and each of us has been treated poorly or been let down at times in our lives. These experiences from our past can fuel the negative self talk in our heads. In addition, human survival has been based on us being instinctively pessimistic to avoid danger. Because of this proclivity for negativity, it is necessary for us to find ways to counterbalance it, so we can live happy and healthy lives.

Did you know that our brains can’t differentiate between what is real and what is fantasy? When we are watching a dramatic movie and we tear up, it is because we empathize with the characters. Our brain doesn’t know that what we are watching is movie magic. We behave as if we were empathizing with someone in our real life. That’s why it’s important to be careful what you say about yourself and about the world in general. Your mind will believe it.

When we think negatively, it affects the way we feel, our self-esteem and the way we look at the world. Negative thoughts can become self-fulfilling prophecies. We can convince ourselves that we’re not worthy and that we don’t deserve good things. These thoughts can be very detrimental to our personal lives, our relationships and our careers. So, it is in our best interest to speak words that will help us to become the best version of ourselves.

So how do we get out of our negative rut? This blog will discuss ways in which affirmations can help, and how you can easily incorporate them into your daily life. I hope that you uncover something that helps you have a life filled with more joy.

how Do affirmations help us

• Strengthen our minds and help us to believe in ourselves and our dreams.
• Have the ability to rewire our brains so we can think more positively naturally.
• Increase the feel good hormones in our brain.
• Help us overcome negative self-sabotaging thoughts.
• Studies have shown that they are very beneficial for people with low self esteem, depression and other mental health conditions.
• Build a stronger sense of self worth.
• Empower us.

How and when should i say my affirmations?

Saying affirmations three times a day seems to deliver the best results. Saying them in the morning (upon awakening), midday, and at night before bedtime. Also using them to combat negative thoughts that come into your head throughout the day is also helpful. Say each affirmation ten times out loud with conviction and feeling. The more emotion, the better. Many people like to look in the mirror when they say them. It is even more powerful when you tap the top of your hand each time you say an affirmation. We spent a lot of time training our brains to think about fears, anxieties and to think bad about ourselves, so it is completely possible to train our brains to think positively. According to Spirituallifemedia.com, “affirmations have the power to change your thinking, which changes you and your life.

“Change your thoughts and change your world.”

Norman Vincent Peale

what affirmations should i use?

Remember we’re trying to turn negatives into positives. If you struggle with negative self talk, write down the thoughts that are giving you trouble. Then write an affirmation that is the opposite of that thought. Affirmations are positive statements that are written in the present tense. They should be written as if they are already happening. Example: “I am a talented writer who helps people with her writing .” Another example: I am healthy in mind and body. At first it may feel like you are lying to yourself, but because of the way our brains work, it needs to hear the affirmation in the present tense. The information needs to be processed as fact, so that it will become reality. You can write affirmations of your own, find them on the internet, or you can take the affirmations you like from ones that I have listed below. It really doesn’t matter as long as they resonate with you, and will help you bring about the changes you want to see in yourself and your life.

aFFIRMATIONS:

(Many of these affirmations were written by Dr. Carmen Harra, world renowned intuitive psychologist) The others were found on Pinterest.

• I am the builder of my own life and I choose its contents.
• I have been given amazing talent, which I begin to use today.
• I forgive those who have hurt me in my past and I peacefully detach from them.
• My body is healthy, my mind is brilliant and my soul is tranquil.
• Today, I am brimming with energy and overflowing with joy
• I am guided in my every step by a spirit who leads me towards what I must know and do.
• (If you’re married) My marriage is becoming stronger, deeper and more stable each day.
• I possess the qualities to be extremely successful.
• Creative energy surges through me and leads me to new and brilliant ideas.
• My ability to conquer my challenges is limitless; my potential to succeed is infinite.
• My thoughts are filled with positivity and my life is filled with success.
• I acknowledge my own self worth, my confidence is soaring.
• Everything that is happening now, is happening for my ultimate good.
• I am a powerhouse, I am indestructible.
• Though these times are difficult, they are only a short phase of my life.
• (for those who are single) The perfect partner for me is coming into my life sooner than I expect.
• My efforts are being supported by the universe, my dreams manifest into reality before my eyes.
• I radiate beauty, charm and grace.
• (if suffering from mental or physical illness) I am conquering my illness. I am defeating it steadily each day.
• My obstacles are moving out of my way, my path is carved towards greatness.
• I wake up today with strength in my heart and clarity in my mind.
• I am at peace with all that has happened, is happening and will happen.
• My nature is divine. I am a spiritual being.
• My future is an ideal projection of what I envision now.
• I create a safe and secure space for myself wherever I am.
• I give myself permission to do what is right for me.
• I allow myself to be who I am without judgement
• I listen to my intuition and trust my inner guide
• I add value to the world.
• I deserve the best.
• I am worthy of love.
• I am powerful.
• I am confident.
• I am enough.
• I am strong.
• I am creating the life I want.
• I love being me.
• I get better every day.
• I am unique.
• I am intelligent.
• I trust myself.
• I am special.
• I believe in myself.
• I am thankful.
• I am brave.

Affirmations are a very powerful tool for self help. I hope that this blog has helped you see how beneficial they can be to you, and that you will think about incorporating them into your daily routine. You are amazing and you deserve wonderful things!

You may also enjoy some of my other blogs:

• 7 Quotes Curated by an introvert
• Introverts and Cats: Two Peas In A Pod
• why you should teach your child mindfulness
• Insightful Quotes By Introverted Musicians
• How the age old philosophy of ikigai can help you find happiness

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