Effective Affirmations

Day 82

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The effective use of affirmations

depends entirely on how much

you believe them when you say them.

If there is no belief,

then the affirmation is just words

that have no power.

Belief adds power to your words.

When you believe what you say,

you just created it,

no matter what it is.

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What Are You Telling Yourself?

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Has it ever occurred to you that you are the number one person you communicate with on a daily basis? Our internal dialogue characterizes how we view the world and influence every part of our lives - our attitudes, values, behaviour, achievements, relationships, reactions to challenges and ultimately our degree of happiness.

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If this internal dialogue focuses on fears, faults, errors, failings, insecurities or other negative things, it will be literally impossible to experience self-appreciation and propel your life forward. Furthermore, negative thinking can have a detrimental effect on your health and overall quality of life.

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If on the other hand your self-talk focuses on your strengths, blessings, successes, opportunities and other positive thoughts, your self-appreciation increases.Your ability to overcome obstacles will be enhanced and your life will become more pleasurable, and gratifying.

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The good news is that it's possible to control what you think about. Replace any negative thought with a more positive and productive affirmation; doing this repeatedly will make all the difference. Like anything else, it takes time and practice, but you'll find it gets easier with time and the more you practice this affirmation process.

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"When reciting affirmations, feel the words in your heart as you say them and know that what you feel you'll create."
--- Peggy McColl

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Becoming aware of your internal dialogue is the first step to changing it. Listen to what you tell yourself. Are you being negative or positive in your thoughts? Do your thoughts uplift you or criticize you? The average person talks to himself about 50,000 times a day, mostly about himself and about 80% of that self-talk is negative.

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You are the most ardent defender of your limitations. Have you ever taken note of how many time you say to yourself in a day, "I can't do that"? Well, you are incapable because you have chosen to be, yet there is no need to continue to hold yourself back. There is a powerful force inside you that desires to be something more, an aspiration to grow, learn and experience the fullness of life.

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"Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours."
--- Richard Bach

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According to Dr. Martin Seligman, everyone exhibits a certain "explanatory style", which is critical in determining whether a person is principally positive or negative in character. Your explanatory style is defined as 'how you explain things to yourself'. If you interpret things in a positive manner, you will be primarily positive; if you explain them in a negative way, you will be negative. Optimistic people explain a tragedy as a temporary, specific situation, rather than an extended, general condition. They focus on the future and dismiss temporary, frustrating and unfortunate occurrences, keeping their minds positive, confident and optimistic.

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When your self-talk becomes negative, take a few minutes to analyze the underlying causes of your negative thinking. Consider the aspect of the limitation you have put upon yourself. What is it that you think you can't do, or become, or acquire? The fact is, you can, when you're able to transcend your own limiting self talk. Your very own negative energy is working against your true possibilities. Your limitations are powerful, but they are not as powerful as your amazing possibilities.

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You can stop the flow of your thought process by literally telling yourself to "Stop it!" Actually saying this aloud is so powerful as it will make you more aware of the frequency and circumstances of these negative dialogues going on inside your mind.

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I'd like to encourage you to start being aware of your self-talk. Be aware that these thoughts have a powerful effect on your attitudes, physiology, motivation and behaviour. Determine which conversations are helpful and which ones are harmful.

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Take control over your thoughts and you will watch your life blossom before your eyes. Talk to yourself like a winner. Silence your thoughts of lack and limitation and replace them with thoughts of abundance and unlimited possibilities. Replace your victim language with language of empowerment.

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"You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you."
--- James Allen

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Transform your inner critic, who is set to pick on everything you do, into a supportive coach who gives you confidence, encouraging you to face the risks before you. It takes awareness, focus and attention to turn your thoughts around. Challenge any negative thought that may arise and replace it with positive affirmations.

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We all make mistakes in life. We all face challenges. We all experience failures. We all have unfortunate occurrences. The key is to learn from every experience and to use self-imposed control to stop thinking about the negative side any circumstance we might experience.All the things you've achieved so far, are what you've allowed yourself to achieve. Imagine what great things could happen if you would stop fighting against your own possibilities.

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"The potential of the average person is like a huge ocean unsailed, a new continent unexplored, a world of possibilities waiting to be released and channeled toward some great good."
--- Brian Tracy