Affirmations

What exactly is an “affirmation”?  Well – it’s basically something that is affirmed or declared to be true. 

In other words, those little things we say to ourselves, likely, on a daily basis.  Something like – I am a hard worker.  If you say it – then you believe it and you tend to be just that. 

Ask any successful person if they use affirmations to assist them with positioning themselves for growth and success and my guess is – they will confirm that they do. Think about anyone you know who has had bad news thrown their way – be it on a personal level or physical level.  When they talk positively about their situation and tell themselves that thing will get better – does it? 9 out of 10 times I would argue that it does.

 

Affirmations are those tiny thoughts in our head – and they can be very powerful words. If you are struggling with something – use them in a way that works for you, not against you.  If you repeat them over and over, on a daily basis, they will grab a hold and make a difference. 

Those tiny thoughts can also work against you.  It tells us the opposite of what we believe.  For example, you got a great new haircut and you LOVE it!! Makes you look 10 years younger.  You tell yourself how great you look…but that tiny voice says – you shouldn’t have cut your hair so short.  Over several days – that tiny voice may wind its way through your thoughts and suddenly you think – I wish I still had that longer hair.  The tiny voice wins. NEVER let the tiny voice win!!! You need to ignore that voice and stick to your affirmation. 

Affirmations should do several things – support your goal or dream; be said in present tense (“I am” NOT “I will”) and be simple to remember.  If you must – write it on a post-it note and put it on your mirror so you see it every morning!!

What are your personal affirmations? A few of mine are below:

 

I am STRONG

 

I am SMART

 

I am CAPABLE

 

I am CREATIVE

 

I am TALENTED

 

I am BEAUTIFUL

 

I am HAPPY

Gretchen