5 Reasons why Affirmations are powerful
Affirmations are positive statements that you repeat to yourself regularly, either out loud or in your mind. And they are powerful. They are such powerful tools that they can actually help you achieve your goals. They boost your confidence, and improve your well-being. So if you love lists, here are five reasons why affirmations are so powerful:
1) Affirmations can change your mindset.
And this is scientifically proven. There are many studies that have shown the benefits of affirmations for various aspects of life, such as health, happiness, success, and relationships. By repeating affirmations, you can reprogram your subconscious mind and replace negative thoughts with positive ones. This can help you overcome limiting beliefs and create a more optimistic outlook on life. Try it!
2) Affirmations can motivate you.
By affirming your abilities, strengths, and values, you focus on the amazing parts of you. This then can increase your self-esteem and you feel more confident. You are more ready to pursue your dreams and overcome challenges, like, for instance, those who indirectly send you signals that you cannot do it, or to stay put and not grow. A study showed that practising affirmations actually allowed people to respond less defensively to negative feedback.
3) Affirmations can influence your behavior.
By aligning your affirmations with your goals, you can reinforce your commitment and intention to take action. This can be really important when you try to form new habits, break old patterns, and make positive changes in your life. When for example I was trying to quit smoking, I told myself that I am not a smoker, and that I have the support I need from my nicotine patch. This was enough even when I did not have a nicotine patch on me!
4) Affirmations can attract what you want.
Have you heard of the Law of Attraction? By expressing your gratitude, appreciation, and desire, you can align your vibration with the frequency of your ideal reality, not just what you really wish for, but what your Higher Self knows that is a ‘want’ aligned with your Truth. Affirmations that align with your inner Truth, your values and the Divine within you, can help you manifest more opportunities, resources, and people that support your vision and purpose.
5) Affirmations can improve your health.
It comes, perhaps, as no surprise then that by affirming your wellness, happiness, and peace, you reduce stress and anxiety. And this is good for your health!
So there you go, here are five key reasons why affirmations are powerful. By practicing affirmations daily, you can create a positive feedback loop that empowers you to achieve your goals and live your best life. Now, can these affirmations be artful and creative? Or do they have to be yellow post-it notes on the mirror? That’s a whole new blog, and basically one of the key elements in the Art of Transformation programmes, using art and creativity for affirmations too!
Before that though, in the next blog, I am going to give you 5 example of powerful affirmations!
Lots of love,
Dr Artemis x
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