Remember the last time you said, “Why is this happening to me? I am a total failure!” ; “I can’t do this!” ; “God is always unfair to me!”. Such negative self-talk might seem hurtless, but it does more harm than that. Recall the viral trend on social media displaying the power of affirmations where new-age parents are using them to train their kindergarten kids to boost their confidence and self-esteem.
Affirmations are simply positive statements that not only act as a motivation to the speaker but also help challenge your negative thoughts of fear and self-doubt.
What are Affirmations?
Let’s dive into the spiritual angle of affirmations to get a better understanding of them. Humans are made of atoms and energy. Affirmations tend to connect your energies to the energies of the universe, building a strong connection beyond physical dimensions.
It might sound impractical; however, age-old Indian scriptures hold all the evidence. Words play a crucial role in guiding your subconscious mind about what you feel and how to respond to it. Every situation you face has no power of impact on you unless you react to it.
Affirmations help you to respond rather than react to such situations. The difference between the two is that the former is followed only by emotions, whereas the latter has wise thoughts supporting the same.
Affirmations are a type of self-empowerment strategy for achieving success in anything. Famous authors like Louise Hay (You Can Heal Your Life), Rhonda Bryne (The Secret), and Napolean Hill (Think and Grow Rich) validate affirmations as an effective strategy for building a desirable life.
Affirmations can be endless depending on your creativity and needs; however, what matters is Belief and Consistency. The feeling is the fuel. If you follow positive self-talk but stay doubtful about the results, it will do no good. It does not matter whether you are an atheist or a religious person; affirmations work equally for all.
Here are top positive self-talks that can empower you all day long-
- I deserve it
- I am confident
- My life is Abundant
- I am successful
- I am courageous
- I am proud of myself
- Nothing is impossible for me
- Everyone loves me
- I am strong
- My life is abundant
- I am focused
- I am independent and self-sufficient
- Today will be the best day of my life
- I forgive, forget, and move on easily
- I live in the present
- I lead a meaningful and impactful life
- I remain in a state of bliss
- Today, I choose to be happy
- I am always at the right place, at the right time, and doing the right thing.- Louise Hay
- My perspective is unique, and it counts.
- I attract all the wealth I need
- I am the greatest- Muhammad Ali
- I am constantly surrounded by helping people
- I am rich
- My mistakes are the source of my growth
- I choose to respond rather than react to situations
- I am loved
- I am peace
- My life is a miracle
- I am grateful for all the blessings in my life
How do positive affirmations and self-talk help you?
The science and psychology became curious about positive affirmations and their impact on the human mind and body decades ago in its societal awareness.
From curing last-staged cancer and defeating all logic of medical science to replacing unavoidable surgeries, clubbing positive affirmations to naturopathy, meditation, and yoga can be magical beyond your imagination.
Experts claim that people who practice affirmations are more optimistic about taking risks, moving on from a negative circumstance, and being compassionate towards people in need. Researchers have used medical science to prove the worth of affirmations.
MRI technology tracked a significant increase in brain activity in the pre-frontal cortex post-affirmations. From boosting self-control over unhealthy habits to increasing satisfaction levels in relationships, affirmations are proven to help you in all domains.
However, it’s important to note that affirmations are not meant for the mere feeling of self-confidence. It is crucial to note that one needs to be welcoming of one’s negative habits to address them and grow ahead in life. Affirmations are ineffective without the right actions.
Affirmations and Manifestation
Do you remember the last time to woke up mid-night, all sweaty, trembling, and frightened after a bad dream? Ever wondered why your body reacted to a mere dream? Our body is proven to be unable to differentiate between reality and the subconscious activity of the brain.
Affirmations and positive self-talk work on our subconscious mind. Spiritually speaking, affirmations help you manifest what you need, turning dreams into reality. Moreover, world leaders like Michelle Obama, Warren Buffet, Mark Zuckerburg, and Oprah Winfrey, amongst others too, claimed affirmations played a crucial role in their success.
The capacity of affirmations to modify our ideas, convictions, and eventually our reality is what gives them their power. Positive self-talk opens doors to a purposeful, joyful, and empowered life by reaffirming our intrinsic worth and potential.
So, let’s take advantage of affirmations’ transformational potential and set out on a path of self-improvement, one encouraging statement at a time.
