Are you tired of having negative thoughts all the time? Do you want more positive in your life? Then this is the blog post for you.
Positive affirmations seem to be all the rage right now. They seem to be creeping up on almost every social media site.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started last year, it looks to me like many people have struggled significantly with negative thoughts and trying to remain positive.
I’ve noticed this because I’m one of those people too. My negative outlook comes and goes in big waves and a few months ago, I knew I needed to find a way to change this.
Over two months later and using affirmations has transformed my life. In a short space of time, my mindset has shifted to a place that I didn’t think it could.
I want to share with you all how using affirmations can do the same for you.
What Are Affirmations?
Affirmations are positive, specific statements that define you as you want to be.
They are used to help you overcome and challenge self-sabotage, self-doubt, and negative thinking patterns. You learn to transform your mindset into a more positive one.
Affirmations are written in the present tense to give you the feeling that they are already true.
Ultimately, they are used to create the reality of what we want or what we would like to achieve. It is about making that change from within.
How to Choose and Create An Affirmation
Affirmations are brilliant in that they can be used for any situation. It is important before you practice any affirmation, however, that you choose one which fits with your needs.
For example, you might want help with:
- Your motivation.
- Improving personal/professional relationships.
- Boosting your confidence.
- Your patience levels.
- Achieving certain life goals.
- Increasing overall happiness.
- Opening up your beliefs with more empowering ones.
- Enhancing self-knowledge.
Think hard about the areas in your life that you want to change or behaviours that you want to improve.
Here are some guidelines to follow when choosing your affirmations:
- Choose the thing that you would like to change.
- Write it down, then find an opposite.
For example, If you often think ‘I am not as talented as everyone else’, your affirmation might be, ‘I possess abilities and talents that are unique to me’.
- Start your affirmations with ‘I’ or ‘My’.
- Use positive, uplifting words. The most common example is ‘I am…’.
- Write in the present tense.
- Make it specific.
- Make sure your affirmation is for you only.
How to Put them Into Practice
When you have chosen your affirmation, it’s time to decide how to incorporate it in your morning or evening routine.
These are the three ways that I recommend:
1. Journaling
As someone who loves writing, this works perfectly for me. I’m currently using ‘The Five Minute Journal’ which contains a space to write down a daily affirmation.
I try to choose affirmations that resonate with the three things I am grateful for that day so that there’s a sense of consistency.
Putting affirmations to paper is brilliant if you are not always confident in saying them out loud. I also find the privacy of writing in a journal more comforting.
2. Visualisation
Visualisation is something I feel is incredibly underrated. Seeing your professional or personal goal in your mind as something that’s already been achieved is so inspiring.
It’s beneficial in helping to powerfully organise your thoughts and reduce the stress that goes alongside negative thinking.
3. Read them Aloud
I don’t do this as often but I should too because it is probably the most powerful way that affirmations can alter your mental state.
Whether it’s to yourself in the mirror or to someone else, repeating an affirmation out loud and with freedom is an excellent way to build your confidence. It allows us to process our thoughts differently.
A big part of affirmations is that your ears can hear it but if you feel self-conscious, try whispering the affirmation to begin and work your way up to speaking it louder.
10 Affirmations to Get You Started
- I am the master of my own thoughts.
- I can do anything that I set my mind to.
- I am grateful for all that I have, all that I am, and all that is.
- I am free to be myself.
- I am limited by nothing and have unlimited potential.
- I am in the process of positive change.
- I am becoming closer to my true self every day.
- I am just as good as everyone else.
- I am proud of my body.
- I am following the path that will help me achieve success.
Remember:
It’s important to note that for long-term change, affirmations require regular practice. You will not see a difference overnight.
Stick with it, make it a part of your routine, and be patient. The results will come eventually!
This is not something that I have practiced or am comfortable with, but probably should start implementing. 👍
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I totally recommend it but definitely don’t force yourself to if it’s too uncomfortable. You’ve got to do what works for you ☺️
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This post is such a great help! I’m struggling with it at the moment and I will try it.
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Thank you so much!
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I love positive affirmations! I have affirmations and quotes posted on my wall. It’s important to keep positive affirmations in front of you. If you say the words enough, you will begin to believe them.
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I love that! And absolutely! I couldn’t agree more.
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Love this so much! Affirmations are great and they work wonders! I’ve met with the magic of affirmations 6 years ago and I honestly love them, this was an wonderful read thank youuu x Penny/ whatdidshetype.blogspot.com
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Thank you so much!
And they really are a saviour of sorts. It’s amazing what affirmations can do!x
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This is a great post! Affirmations make life so much better and easier to get through
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Thank you so much!
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Absolutely loved this post! Positive affirmations have worked wonders for me and you’re so right about it not being an overnight change. Loved learning more about how and what you write too, that’s brilliant! Amy at amymarshment.com xx
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Thank you so much!xx
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This was a great read and positive affirmations can make such a huge difference to your wellbeing and mindset! Thank you for this post ❤
jessica | http://www.overdressedblogger.com
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Thank you so much!♥️
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I feel like song lyrics can also help visualize positive affirmations and make them feel even more real 🙂
Audrey H | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdG8bdmnXQMgbchfMe6V6OQ
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Ooo I haven’t considered song lyrics! Great idea! Thank you ☺️
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Very well said. I enjoyed reading this. Positive affirmations can definitely help in a lot ways.
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Thank you so much!
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This was such a great read! When I started a month ago with the daily affirmation I thought they were not going to work, but wanted to give it a chance anyway and boy, I feel much more confident with myself, my body and what I want to achieve. From someone who battled with self-sabotage and low self-esteem since young, it’s been a true change! Thanks for sharing x
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Thank you so much! And I was exactly the same! I was quite apprehensive when I started but was pleasantly surprised at how well they work! I’m so pleased they’ve worked for you as well!
Thank you so much for commenting x
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I do write a daily affirmation everyday and I do find it can uplift my mood and make me feel positive for the day ahead! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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I’m so pleased it works as well for you as it does for me! Thank you for commenting!x
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Great post! My dad taught me to use affirmations when I was very young. I use them everyday and find they are a great way to start my day with a positive outlook. They also really help me to work on my mindset and overcome limiting beliefs. I love that you mention using visualization. It is such a powerful tool for manifesting. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Thank you!
That’s so lovely! I love that he taught you at such a young age and that it’s benefitted you so positively! So inspiring and beautiful to here. Affirmations truly are a powerful tool!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
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This is part of my daily routine and it works wonders. Great post!
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So sorry, just seen this!
Thank you so much! I’m so pleased it works for you as well!
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This is such a positive post! I love that you’ve included some affirmations to get us going and I will definitely be trying this. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment and for reading my post. It means a lot!
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Amazing post! Thank you for sharing this! I definitely need to start using affirmations especially when I’m feeling down so this is very useful and important!
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Thank you so much! That’s so lovely of you!
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Positive affirmations are something I have been practicing for a while now to happy effect! While I love it, this does not mean negative thoughts and dwellings do not sometimes slip through. They do; I am just more prepared to handle them and be more rooted in my being. 🙂
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I’m so pleased that they work for you! And I’m exactly the same. I still have those negative thoughts but as you said, affirmations lets you have more control over them. Thanks so much for commenting ☺️
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I’m definitely still getting used to using affirmations as I feel a bit uncomfortable sometimes but I’m getting benefits from what I already do — thanks for this, it was super helpful!
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Finding what works for you is so important. I’m so glad that you’re getting benefits from what you’re doing. That’s amazing!
Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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Negativity is debilitating sometimes. This is such a good way of challenging your thought processes! I’m going to keep this post to reflect on. Thank you.
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Thank you so much!
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Thanks for this post, will definitely try !! Please do check out my blogs as well, whenever you have time 🙂
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I’m so sorry, I’ve only just seen this comment! Thank you so much for commenting! And yes absolutely! I’ll be sure to check it out asap! 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Great post, Thank you….
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