The basics on affirmations

I love writing affirmation! When I read my affirmations out loud, I feel like I can accomplish them. Yes this may sound dorky! But I honestly feel better after writing them. Luckily for me, I have the most wonderful teacher, who has made writing affirmations really affective for me. I have tried to take the basics of what she has taught me and teach you! When I am back in school, I will have a more specific and more knowledgable post, but this is your basic information on affirmations.

What are affirmations?
Affirmations are positive thoughts or declarations of things you wish to achieve.

How does writing an affirmation help?
Positive affirmations have the ability to "re-wire" your brain and give you a feeling of happiness or optimism. These emotions can help face any challenge throughout the day.

This sounds stupid and ridiculous, why I am I doing this?
These are the exact words that went through my head when I first started writing affirmations. I felt embarrassed that I was writing affirmations. I thought these are only for people that are depressed. I was totally wrong. Little did I know how optimistic and lighthearted I would feel after I wrote my affirmation.

How do I write an affirmation?
First ask yourself, "Where am I now?" Write the answer down!
Then ask yourself, "Where do I want to be?" Write the answer down!
The next question is "What do I need to change to get there?"or "What is stopping me from getting to where I want to be?"
The final question is "What's my next step?"
Then write your affirmation.

Some tips to help you write an affirmation...
-The best way to write an affirmation is in the present tense, so use, "I am..." rather than "I will be..."
-Write your affirmation in the positive state!

Here are some examples of affirmations:
If I make mistakes, I am able to give myself the benefit of the doubt.
I deserve to be in perfect health.
I let go of my past so I can create health now.
I am deserving of all good things in my life.


Now get started writing those affirmations before 2011!