How Do Affirmations Really Work?

By Tom Clancey


Positive affirmations are short phrases that can be used to change our thoughts into more positive ones. They are often misused, but if used correctly they can have a great impact on our ability to change our lives for the better. They force us to think more positively and provide the encouragement needed to reach our goals.

By repeating affirmations continually throughout the day you will slowly break down the negative resistance you might have that is stopping you from reaching your objectives. This resistance is often formed by beliefs and events from your past. Once this is broken down you will be able to really change your thought patterns with affirmations.

Affirmations can be used for a variety of issues including health, love, weight loss, self confidence and prosperity. In all of these areas they can successfully replace the negative beliefs with more positive ones and you could see a big change in your life.

Affirmations should ideally be personal and suited to the individual using them. This is why it is best to create your own whenever possible instead of using general ones. That way you can tailor them to your own needs and focus on the important areas for yourself.

Don't attempt to start with too many affirmations. Write down a few to make a start with. Repeat these at least in the morning and evening before bed. A good method is to write down your affirmations and carry them with you and post them up around the house so that you are constantly reminded of them.

By simplifying your objective into smaller, more manageable chunks you will stand more chance of achieving success. You can gear your affirmations towards the smaller tasks to get maximum benefit. They will only work if they are realistic. If you try to use them to achieve an unrealistic goal then they will not be as effective.

If you want to make your affirmations even more effective you could try subliminal affirmations or repeating them in front of a mirror. There isn't very much evidence in support of subliminal messages, but some swear by it. By looking yourself in the eye in front of a mirror you can increase the potency of the affirmations you are repeating.

Positive affirmations can be an effective tool in helping you reach a goal, but they must be used correctly. If you follow this advice you might find that you can change your life in many areas and reprogram your thinking to help you get to where you want in life.




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