Affirmations are powerful. They are positive statements that remind you of who you really want to be, how you want to behave, and what you want to achieve. They can change your life and improve your performance by changing the way you think.
When I started developing an affirmation practice, I was struggling to move forward in my career. I felt stuck. My career goals were still just dreams, and I was running out of time to make them a reality. So I began to use affirmations, and they worked like magic. They helped me get out of my own way and stop sabotaging myself. And they made me feel stronger, more confident, and more ambitious.
But what happens when you hear affirmations every day?
It can become routine, and your mind can start to believe these statements about who you are and what you can achieve. The positive thoughts you tell yourself start to make you feel better. And they might even start to change the way your brain works.
That's why I want to share the power of affirmations with you. In this article, I'll share three affirmations I tell myself and how they helped me.
STEP 1: Create Your Own Affirmations
Create a list of affirmations for each aspect of your life that you'd like to transform. There are plenty of different ways to structure your list.
For example, one of my affirmations is "My career will go exactly where I want it to, and I will enjoy every part of it."
Another example of an affirmation I use is "I am strong, courageous, confident, and successful."
Here are a few others you can try:
Health
"I am happy, healthy, and vibrant."
Relationships
"I am loyal, loving, and a partner in life."
Career
"I am a successful writer who loves what I do."
Yourself
"I am creative, intelligent, and resourceful."
Here are some ways you can structure your affirmations so they're easy to remember.
Affirmations can be written out as one sentence or multiple sentences. Use your imagination. Just try to keep it positive. Don't focus on all the things you don't want to do.
STEP 2: Visualize Your Goals
Visualization is a process where you imagine yourself as the person you want to be. It is also known as visualization, mental rehearsal, and goal setting.
For example, when I visualize myself doing what I want, I imagine myself as someone who's happy and healthy and focused on achieving my goals. I see myself working as a professional writer, traveling the world, and living the lifestyle I want.
When I think about what it would be like to be the person I want to be, I have a stronger desire to make it happen. I have the strength and courage to overcome obstacles and keep moving towards my goals.