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USING AFFIRMATIONS
POSITIVE THINKING
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If you think you can or think you can't? you are probably right
(Henry Ford)
An affirmation is a thought of a desired condition or thing. Constant
repetition of an affirmation leads to its acceptance by the mind.
Since our environment reflects our thinking, we can influence our
realities by changing our beliefs. Our dominant thoughts and feelings
become our experiences. Our lives become what we affirm.
To apply an affirmation during the day, use the following guidelines:
Always affirm in the present tense. The desired condition is always
happening NOW. Rather than say “I am getting fit”, which places the
event in the future where it may never eventuate, put it in the
present and say “I am fit”.
Always affirm in the positive and not in the negative. Instead of
saying “I won't break my diet”, say “I prefer nutritious foods”.
Write the affirmation down and paste it on your mirror, telephone,
car dashboard or anywhere you will see it during the day.
Write the affirmation by hand at least 10 times during the day. If the
critical voice inside raises any objections, dispute it strongly and
provide evidence. If you affirm “I am confident and capable” and
your critic says, “You're weak and hopeless”, remind yourself of a
past success and reaffirm your positive thought “I did my best in the
last test and got top marks: I am confident and capable”.
Read the affirmation as often as you can, out loud.
Sing or chant your affirmation out loud as much as possible
Record your own voice saying the affirmation on an audiotape and
play it while you are going to sleep.
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