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Word Your Affirmations Correctly
Simply put, affirmations are all your thoughts and beliefs. They are the inner voice which reflects your current state of emotion and intention. Affirmations operate in our lives whether we use them or not. If left unchecked, our affirmations can become the frustrations and negativity we allow into our lives. These thoughts and feelings become our reality. This explains why things that we don't want keep reoccurring in our lives.
Whether you believe in the power of affirmations or not, they are already working in your life. This is why it is extremely important to learn to use them properly. Used correctly, affirmations can create wonderful changes in your life.
Word your affirmations correctly
Work on only one goal at a time, usually over a number of sessions. For example, don’t work on releasing a fear and losing weight in the same session. You can use a number of affirmations in one session but they all must relate to your one chosen goal at this time.
Silently and mentally repeat the affirmations over and over, slowly and positively, using as few words as possible. Be very direct, as though you are giving yourself commands. Sometimes you can create a rhythm with your breathing saying the affirmation on each out breath, almost like a chant or mantra.
When deciding on the suggestions beforehand always state them as if they are a reality and in the present.
This is very important, as your unconscious mind believes exactly what it is told. For example:
Do NOT say: ‘I want to be calm and composed under pressure.’
Do say: ‘I FEEL calm and composed under pressure.’
Do say: ‘I AM always calm and composed under pressure.’
You must make any suggestion completely unambiguous and Always Accentuate The Positive.
When you repeat these affirmations, say them with conviction and believe they are a reality. The stronger the feelings you create, the more effective the affirmations will be. So really put your heart and soul into embracing these positive new affirmations so they become anchored in your unconscious mind.
I tend to use the words ‘I love to…’ to begin many of my affirmations as love is a powerful word and I have found this type of affirmation seems to have a powerful impact.
It is important to really feel the affirmations as you repeat them, draw them inside you and let every cell in your mind and body resonate with positive feeling and emotion. Imagine every part of you is repeating the affirmations with complete conviction and total belief in what you are stating. Even if it feels a bit odd at first, stay with it, as your unconscious mind believes exactly what it is told. You are creating new positive beliefs that will be accepted by your unconscious exactly as they are, without any analysis. That is why taking time and care to list your affirmations correctly is very important.
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