Affimations

Affirmations are statements that you can repeat silently or out loud to yourself, over and over, until the constant repetition becomes meaningless and you are aware only of the sound of the affirmation in your head. Although repeating statements in this way may seem pointless at first, try to persevere because they are a powerful tool and can have some very positive effects on your mind and overall well-being.

In everyday life, people can use affirmations to reprogramme their minds into a more positive way of thinking. Thinking positively can have a beneficial effect on how you feel about yourself. Used correctly affirmations can help you to let go of self-doubt and embrace confidence.

Once your statement becomes familiar the left side of the brain no longer needs to analyse it and it passes to the right side of the brain. The right side is not concerned with judgement, only emotion and sensation. It will accept the thought, without question and transform it into a positive feeling. Fears of failure will dissipate and a new self-confidence will emerge.

Any statement can be used as an affirmation; just make sure it gives you a good feeling and is confident in tone and easy to say. Here are some examples:

I keep a positive attitude
I encourage myself
I am creative
I am strong and healthy
I know what I want and go for it
I exercise regularly
I take action when something is important to me
I am getting better every day
I accomplish my goals
I am confident
My body is beauitful
I am at peace
I am completely relaxed
I accept total responsibility
I am content
I am moving forward with my life
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Affirmations can help you to see yourself in a more positive light. Try writing your affirmations down, then put it in a place where you will see it often. The best time to repeat an affirmation is when you are relaxed. In this way, you will be better able to counteract the chatter of your mind and the suggestion behind the affirmation will move from the realm of thought into the realm of feeling more quickly. The main thing to remember with affirmations is that you should repeat them regularly. Repeat them for as long as feels comfortable, but as a guide, start with repeating them at least three times each session, three times a day. Regular practice can help to get you used to affirmation work. Once you feel comfortable, try experimenting with other simple phrases that are meaningful to you