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An affirmation is a declaration that something is right. It can be used to influence belief positively. 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 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 repetition of the statement causes the effect. 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:

• Wikipedia on Affirmations
• bmindful forum on affirmations.

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?

You must 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 agree on the affirmation? If you cannot accept the affirmation, you should change it to make it fit.

Lofty questions

It might happen that you cannot make yourself believe the affirmation. In this case, you can try to reformulate the affirmation as a lofty question, a concept introduced by Christie Marie Sheldon from Mindvalley.com. Instead of making a statement (affirmation), you ask a question that is essentially stating the same thing. Instead of saying "I have enough time for important things.", you ask "Why do I have enough time for important things?"

This approach aligns with the way the brain works. First, the message is the same, and the brain does not distinguish between a question and a statement. Second, as this is a question, the brain tries to find an answer, thus supporting the statement. Third, because it is a question, there is nothing to oppose for the inner critical voice. See also this article.

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.