Do Affirmations Work? – Yes If You Do THIS!
Want to know do affirmations work? Here is how to use affirmations so they actually work for you – NOT AGAINST you!
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Love the idea of affirmations but not sure what it is about?
Here is how to use affirmations so they actually work for NOT AGAINST you!
If you’re new to affirmations, you’ve picked a good time to get started.
There is no better time than today to begin embracing these positive and powerful statements.
A lot of people tend to think affirmations are woo-woo stuff but a recent study confirmed the effectiveness of positive affirmations.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that people under high stress did about 50% worse on a problem solving test.
However, when they used a brief self-affirmation first, they did just as well as the other participants.
So how can you learn to use affirmations to your advantage?
This post explains the benefits of using these affirmations and how to get the most from them.
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FIRSTLY HERE ARE SOME RULES ABOUT AFFIRMATIONS:
1 – Affirm them in the present tense.
2 – Keep them positive
3 – Be clear on what you want
4 – Make sure they feel real to you
5 – Make sure they are aligned with what you hope to achieve in life. Focus only on what you want.
6 – Keep it personal – they should pertain to you!
7 – Have faith in the process
Now let’s consider some benefits of saying affirmations:
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TIP # 1 – Improve your performance.
In addition to overcoming stress, affirmations can also help you learn from your mistakes.
They help you shift over to flexible thinking so you learn to look at things from a different, more positive perspective.
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TIP # 2 – Feel better.
Consider affirmations as preventative medicine for your mind.
Strategic positive self-talk cheers you up instantly. It’s like giving yourself a much-needed pep talk or hug.
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TIP # 3 – Enjoy better relationships.
It’s easy to slip into defensiveness when you feel tense or stressed.
Positive affirmations give you an alternative approach for dealing with difficult issues so you can remain open to what others have to say.
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TIP # 4 – Protect your physical health.
If you are constantly criticizing your body, what sort of impact do you think that is having on you?
A positive one?
Nope, of course not.
Do some research into the power of mind when connected with health – it is truly mind-blowing.
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TIP # 5 – Draw on your strengths.
Maybe you excel as a parent, but struggle with public speaking.
Affirmations remind you of your most important strengths and help build your confidence in weaker areas in your life.
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TIP # 6 – Take them everywhere.
I love how affirmations can be done literally anywhere!
It would be super weird if you interrupted a staff meeting to go get a massage to calm yourself down when feeling anxious.
On the other hand, you can recite uplifting messages silently right there in the meeting and no one would even know you are doing it.
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TIP # 7 – They help you become more intentional
When you recite affirmations it helps you become more mindful of your choices and how your actions contribute to fulfilling your purpose.
Now for a few simple rules about Affirmations:
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TIP # 1 – Time it right and be consistent.
You need to be consistent with affirmations.
What do I mean by consistent? I mean say them EVERY DAY.
You can use them to start or end your day and also prepare you for challenging tasks.
If you ever feel anxious or stressed affirmations are the simplest way to help clear your mind or calm you down.
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TIP # 2 – Write your affirmations down.
If you have a favorite affirmation, write it down.
I have a collection of all my favorite affirmations written in my journal.
If you hear or read one that sounds like it speaks to you make a note of it immediately (don’t rely on your memory – trust me, I say this from experience!)
Recording your statements in a journal makes them feel more real and concrete and will help you identify what matters most to you in life.
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TIP # 3 – Take supporting actions.
Naturally, your behavior needs to match your words.
You can’t recite an affirmation about being a loving person and then b#tch about someone the next day behind their back.
You can’t affirm your desire and commitment to good health and then constantly eat cheeseburgers and junk all day. Be willing to not just talk the talk, but walk the walk.
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TIP # 4 – Develop a strong intention.
A strong desire will create mighty affirmations.
You need to want the stated outcome really bad…so bad that you can almost taste it.
This will help fuel your motivation daily and encourage you to give your full attention to what you’re saying.
Engage all your senses to produce a vivid experience.
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TIP # 5 – Be sincere and choose affirmations you believe.
You can’t recite an affirmation about earning a billion dollars if in your heart of hearts you don’t sincerely believe it is truly possible.
Of course it’s important to have goals that are BIG (very big) and that stretch you (that might mean a six figure salary for you) but it shouldn’t be so outlandish and crazy that you feel no sincere connection to the affirmation when you are saying it.
(For me that might mean affirming I will win a Grammy when I can’t even sing and have no desire to sing, For me that’s a dumb affirmation to recite!) Make sure to analyze your affirmations to be sure they feel authentic for you.
Now that you know the benefits of affirmations and the rules to put them into practice, go ahead and start doing them now!
Focus on your core values and goals in life and allow affirmations to help strengthen your resolve and guide your actions.
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