Difference between revisions of "Affirmations"
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| − | An affirmation is a declaration that something is true. It can be used to positively influence belief. A positive mental attitude will support [[success]]. More specifically, for us an affirmation is a carefully formatted statement that should be repeated to oneself by reading and/or writing it frequently. For an affirmation to be effective, it should be formulated in the present tense, be positive, personal, specific, and credible/convincing. | + | An affirmation is a declaration that something is true. It can be used to positively influence belief. A positive mental attitude will support [[success]]. More specifically, for us, an affirmation is a carefully formatted statement that should be repeated to oneself by reading and/or writing it frequently. For an affirmation to be effective, it should be formulated in the present tense, be positive, personal, specific, and credible/convincing. |
| − | An affirmation is like a mini program working in your brain towards success. The effect is caused by repetition of the statement. It puts yourself in gear and helps you to focus on going forward. The affirmation brings and keeps you in a positive and productive mood. Read more in: | + | An affirmation is like a mini-program working in your brain towards success. The effect is caused by the repetition of the statement. It puts yourself in gear and helps you to focus on going forward. The affirmation brings and keeps you in a positive and productive mood. Read more in: |
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affirmations_(New_Age) Wikipedia on Affirmations] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affirmations_(New_Age) Wikipedia on Affirmations] | ||
* [http://bmindful.com/forum/thread/545/affirmation-class-question-and-answer-time bmindful forum on affirmations]. | * [http://bmindful.com/forum/thread/545/affirmation-class-question-and-answer-time bmindful forum on affirmations]. | ||
== How to use affirmations? == | == How to use affirmations? == | ||
| − | Put the affirmation | + | Put the affirmation someplace where you see it several times a day, for example on the mirror, on the door, in the kitchen, as a password, as a screensaver on your phone. Whenever you see the affirmation, read it or look at it and let it sink in. |
== How to create good affirmations? == | == How to create good affirmations? == | ||
Revision as of 10:30, 28 November 2019
An affirmation is a declaration that something is true. It can be used to positively influence belief. A positive mental attitude will support success. More specifically, for us, an affirmation is a carefully formatted statement that should be repeated to oneself by reading and/or writing it frequently. For an affirmation to be effective, it should be formulated in the present tense, be positive, personal, specific, and credible/convincing.
An affirmation is like a mini-program working in your brain towards success. The effect is caused by the repetition of the statement. It puts yourself in gear and helps you to focus on going forward. The affirmation brings and keeps you in a positive and productive mood. Read more in:
How to use affirmations?
Put the affirmation someplace where you see it several times a day, for example on the mirror, on the door, in the kitchen, as a password, as a screensaver on your phone. Whenever you see the affirmation, read it or look at it and let it sink in.
How to create good affirmations?
It is important that you accept or believe in the affirmation. Use some time to come up with a description that you agree with. Think about what this implies. What does it take to actually agree on the affirmation? If you cannot accept the affirmation, you should change it to make it fit.
Sample affirmations
The following list can be used to choose and define your own affirmation. You can also look into your favourite spiritual or religious texts. Please make sure to give the affirmation a personal touch.
- Today, I have enough time for important things.
- I show interest in the projects of my partner.
- There is nothing I need to own now apart from what I do own now.
- There is nothing I need to know now apart from what I do know now.
- There is nothing I need to do now apart from what I do now.
- I am not afraid, and live my life.
- I create my mental images, feelings and thought myself.
- Today, I am happy.
- Today, I am successful.
- Today, I am thankful.
- There are at least 100 possible solutions.
- I expect a new reality.
- I embrace every situation the way it is.
- Life is fun.
- Whatever is happening, I can handle it.
- Today, I act as if I were the person I want to be.
- I remember that we are human beings and not human doings.
- I only use words to heal, to support, to thank, and to bless.
- Whatever I do, it is correct and important for me.
- I acknowledge the success of others.
- I create my own reality.
- I am open for feedback.
- Today, I do my best.
- I make a stronger commitment to myself.
