The Nature of the Mind and Affirmations

A very important yet tough question to answer is why do affirmations work. A number of people are simply comfortable that they work they do not care why or how. However there are others that look for an explanation in everything.

To consciously program your mind to function in the way you want you use affirmations. In order to do this you have to understand that your mind works in two different ways.

There are two parts to your mind, the conscious part and the subconscious part. The conscious part is what you use daily.

It is joined to the external world and keeps up with everything that is going on around you. Your conscious mind to keeps a diary of what is going on around you and seems to keep a conversation going inside your head at all time.

For example: “Okay, first I need to go get groceries, then I’ll come home and get the dishes done… Oh, I almost forgot, I need to make sure and get an anniversary card, I wonder if I will see them before then or if I should mail it. That reminds me, I need to get some stamps…” [Continue Reading]

The Importance of Affirmations

The majority of people have heard of affirmations. They may have even heard that the foundation for self-improvement techniques is affirmations. However, in reality very few people use affirmations in their life. Do you use affirmations, or are you one of the many that do not?

People tend to overlook the need for affirmations when they set out on a new path to self-improvement. This is really a shame when affirmations can and do have a revolutionary effect on your life and goals. It is possible that you will find yourself stuck in a rut and not progressing without the proper affirmations.

Positive declarations, statements and judgments are affirmations. An affirmation is when you make a statement that you declare to be true. When you use affirmations, be sure to use present tense phrases and positive tone and words.

Using words such as “don’t” and “can’t” or other such negative terms will produce problems or difficulties instead of helping you to achieve your goal. So instead of affirming “I can’t pay these bills,” you would affirm “I have plenty of money to pay by bills.” You should continually use positive affirmations on a daily basis. [Continue Reading]

Add One Little Word To Your Affirmations For BIG Impact

The foundation of self-improvement begins with affirmations. Upbeat and encouraging phrases encourage the positive thoughts, feelings and actions that you need to bring your goals to fruition.

You can reprogram yourself for victory with the correct use affirmations, or you can program yourself for defeat by using the wrong or incorrect affirmations.

How you phrase your affirmation is a big part of how your mind receives it. You should always phrase it in a positive, here and now way and with conviction. For example, “I am fit and healthy” is much better to say than “I don’t want to be fat”.

You should speak your positive affirmation out loud and not just think it and you should repeat it numerous times through out the day. With your continual use of positive affirmations you will notice how your goals will slowly start becoming reality.

When you are repeating “I am fit and healthy”, doubt is normal …especially when you are looking in the mirror and see someone that is overweight and not in shape while repeating your affirmation. Do not let your doubts get to you and do not beat yourself up over them, they are normal …instead, just repeat your affirmation again with even more conviction. [Continue Reading]

Tips For Writing Positive Affirmations

Positive affirmations are much more than statements that are simply repeated and “believed in.” When you use affirmations in the right way, they can literally transform your life.

If you’ve heard of affirmations and thought they were cheesy, hokey or down right dumb you’ve probably been exposed to pop culture’s take on this important practice.

Positive affirmations are simply a way of taking control of the process that has been happening since you were born.

Affirmations are statements that are repeated on a consistent basis. Over time they shape the way that you think, the way you feel and the way you act. All of these factors contribute to the results that you see in your life.

Whether or not you’ve been practicing affirmations formally, you’ve been experiencing them from the time you were very small. You’ve been exposed to conditioning from your parents, society and your own self for a very long time. [Continue Reading]

Manifesting Wealth With Affirmations

If there’s one thing that unites all people, it’s the quest for financial stability. No other subject can attract more people than the subject of wealth or money. Everyone wants more, there never seems to be enough to go around and getting more money is on the forefront of many people’s desires.

Manifesting wealth in your life is the process of attracting sources of income, abundance and prosperity. Using affirmations is a key to this process… But what exactly are affirmations?

Affirmations are positive statements that are said in the present tense. They help to remold your mind, behaviors and feelings regarding wealth to put you in a better place to actually begin to receive it.

Money and wealth are subjects that are hot button issues for many people. Although most people want it, most people also have limiting beliefs when it comes to their ability to obtaining it. Money is one of those subjects that we are taught a lot about as children. How many times have you heard the following: [Continue Reading]