Through the years, we are normally inclined getting into the habit of unhelpful or useless thinking. We always seem to think negatively and critically about situations and ourselves. Applying positive affirmations can help us build a new attitude to our situations and ourselves. For positive assertions to work, apply them immediately when noticing critical or negative thoughts. Reverse it quickly and change your mind by declaring your positive assertions. Manipulate statements that begins with “I” and use the present tense. See the examples below – choose one, adapt one, or make up your own. Make it something broadly realistic, even if you do not believe it right now.
Choose a statement from those below, or create one that means more to you, and repeat, repeat, repeat throughout the day, every day, of every week, of every month. You might want to make or print out a card with your affirmation, and carry it with you.
❖ I have inner strength and resources; I am strong and healthy! ❖ I live a positive and healthy lifestyle! ❖ I am ready for anything at any time! ❖ I am determined and successful! ❖ I am confident, calm, and relaxed; I hold my head up high! ❖ I am able and competent! ❖ I can achieve anything I choose to achieve! ❖ I have set my goals and I am moving towards them! ❖ My life has meaning and purpose! ❖ My life’s purpose can be whatever I choose it to be! ❖ I am in control of my life and of my choices! ❖ I have several options, and therefore, I can make wise and prudent decisions based on what I know! ❖ I have my wise mind, where I can always seek inner guidance whenever I need it most! ❖ I look good because I am good; I am a good and loving person! ❖ I am a unique and special person! ❖ I am a likeable person and I like myself; People like me! ❖ I care about others; I am needed, and worthwhile! ❖ I have a lot to be proud about myself! ❖ I have all that I need! ❖ All is well, right here, right now! ❖ Everything is getting better every day! ❖ This day is the first day of the rest of my life, so I will take notice of, and consider all the good and positive things this day has to offer! ❖ I know I can be an expert at anything, if only I practice it continuously!
