Positive Affirmations are a way of challenging our negative thoughts and behaviors. Most of us have battled negative thinking in our lives. It is so easy to not believe in ourselves, put ourselves down or let the negative thoughts take over. Whether you struggle with your mental health or not, we can all benefit from saying positive affirmations every single day.
So what are positive affirmations. Positive affirmations are positive phrases or statements that we repeat to ourselves. They are typically used to achieve goals, dreams, or experiences we desire in our life. They are also used to help change a person’s mindset in order to change negative thoughts into positive thoughts.
Tips For Creating A Positive Affirmations
When you are creating a positive affirmation for yourself, there are a few tips for creating one that will be powerful and affective.
~Keep it simple. When you begin, you’ll want to keep your affirmations short and simple. Over time, you can increase the length to fit your goals and needs.
~Make it specific. Be clear on what your end goal is. Are you looking to change your mindset? Your attitude? A specific goal? Whatever the subject is of your affirmation, make sure you are specific.
~Write them in the first person. Be sure to start your affirmations with, “I” or “My” and not “You” or “They.” You are writing it for yourself. This is your affirmation so make the statement about you. You own the statement.
~Keep it in the present tense. You want your affirmations to speak as if they are already true. When you speak it, your brain will begin to believe in it. Act as if it is already true or achieved.
~Be sure they are positive. Stay away from negative words such as “no”, “never”, “need”, or “want’ and other words that have a negative connotation. Use positive words so your mind continues to be filled with positive words and thoughts.
~Focus on an area where you want to improve or in an area where you want to succeed.
Saying Positive Affirmations And Changing Your Thoughts
When saying your positive affirmations, they are most effective when you say them out loud and look into the mirror. This way you are using different senses and there will be a greater impact on your brain.
The goal is to say your positive affirmations at least once a day. Keep your affirmations on your phone or written down where you can read them again and again throughout the day. The more you say them, the more you will believe them.
Some Easy Affirmations For Mental Health
~I choose to be kind to myself
~I am strong. I am powerful I am confident. I am worthy. I am smart. I am beautiful.
~I attract only good things into my life.
~I have the freedom and power to create the life I desire.
You can tailor the affirmations for your goals and needs. Remember to make personal.
Take some time today and create a few positive affirmations to begin saying each day. If you begin to say them regularly, you will begin to notice your thoughts starting to change and you will begin to stop the negative thoughts that pop into your mind. We have more control over out thoughts than most of us believe.
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