Create your own positive affirmations in no time!
Hey Family! Hopefully, you’ve read my first post: HOW TO BENEFIT FROM POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS AND TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE! The introduction to this Positive Affirmation Series!
This is post #2 in the series! Exactly how do you write, or come up with a positive affirmation? Starting from scratch could seem daunting but stick with me to help you start creating your own positive affirmations in no time!
Positive Affirmation
But why positive affirmations? Too many of us go about our days with negative thoughts bouncing around in our heads. Unfortunately, when we think like this, our mood, confidence, and outlook on life can become negative as well.
The problems with negative thoughts are they can end up becoming self-fulfilling prophecies. They can end up talking us into believing we aren’t good enough, which ultimately results in our personal lives being dragged down.
If we can deliberately use positive thoughts about ourselves instead, the effect can be just as powerful. Sounds great right?!
Here are five steps to take to write your positive affirmation statements.
Step 1: Think About What You Want to Change
Everyone has something in their life that they would like to change. Do you wish you could have more patience? Do you want to be more productive at work? Consider several areas or behaviors that you would like to work on in your life and write them down. You want to make sure that they are compatible with your core values and those things that matter to you. This will keep you motivated to achieve them.
Step 2: Make Sure They’re Credible and Achievable
Your affirmation must be based on a realistic assessment of facts. You need to keep these feasible and realistic because affirmations aren’t magic spells. If you can’t believe that you will achieve what you are stating, then it is highly unlikely that it will make an impact on your life. Dream as big as you want. Make sure you’re putting actionable energy into each request.
Step 3: Turn Negatives Into Positives
If you struggle with negative self-talk, take the time to write down the persistent thoughts and beliefs that are bothering you. Then write an affirmation that is the opposite of that belief. For example, if you always think that you aren’t talented enough to move ahead in your career, turn it around and write an affirmation like, “I am an experienced and skilled professional.” This will quickly get you out of that negative mind space and push you into positivity.
Step 4: Write Your Affirmation in the Present Tense
For your affirmation to be effective, you have to write it in the present tense, as if it is already happening to you. Writing in the present tense helps your subconscious to believe that the statement is true. For example, I want to be a money magnet, will NOT cut it! Try, I AM A MONEY MAGNET! Writing your affirmation in the present tense will make you start feeling as if your desire is already a reality now.
Step 5: Say it With Emotion
When your affirmations carry the emotional weight, they will be more effective. You have to want this change to happen, so the statements that you choose to repeat should be meaningful to you. For example, if you are worried about a new project that you have to complete, you can repeat to yourself, “I am incredibly excited to take on a new challenge.”
Repeating positive affirmations regularly can help you overcome negative thoughts and help you manifest all your desires. Follow these five simple steps, and you’ll have powerful statements that you can use daily.
Bonus- 10 Positive quotes
- One small positive thought can change your whole day.” – Zig Ziglar
- “A positive attitude gives you power over your circumstances instead of your circumstances having power over you.” – Unknown.
- “Change your thoughts and you change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale
- “The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” –Winston Churchill
- “Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave. And I firmly believe that when I am positive, it not only makes me better, but it also makes those around me better.” – Harvey Mackay
- “I really believe in the power of positive thinking and the collective power of people’s thoughts spawning something into becoming reality.” – Finn Balor
- “A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results” – Wade Boggs
- “All I can control is myself and just keep having a positive attitude.” – Rose Namajunas
- “I shall stay calm in moments of stress and anxiety, so as to allow positive thoughts and actions to manifest from me.” – Leon Brown
- “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” – Willie Nelson
QUOTE SOURCE: ANTIMAXIMILIST + SUCCESS
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