How To Practice Positively Affirming Your Daily Self

Positive Thoughts, Positive Action

When we think of positive affirmations, we often think about overzealous wellness ads, not our own self-care. What’s regularly overlooked however, is that the health of our mind is just as important as that of our physical body. 

Granted, positivity has been a recent hot topic as our world adjusts to the changing tides of the covid-19 pandemic. Some days are more optimistic than others and amid huge global change, a little encouragement never goes a miss. However, it’s easy to forget about positively affirming yourself, when so often our focus is on others. It’s natural for us to all feel a little off the chart. But on reflection, it’s important to focus on positively affirming ourselves daily, as we move into a new phase of normality. 

So, how do we, moving forward, introduce more meaningful habits of self-care into our daily lives? 

An affirmation, by definition, is a statement of encouragement, i.e., to comfort or to uplift. Simply put, affirmations become part of our both subconscious and conscious self and over time, a powerful part of our reality. The aim is to energise, uplift, and inspire. 

1. Write down acts of gratitude or moments which you are proud of.
2. Focus on the positive and important aspects of your life.
3. Take 5 minutes each day to reflect, repeat your affirmations out loud or write them down in a journal. Repetition is the key to understanding! 
4. Never start or end your day on a bad note.

Example Affirmations 

• I am more powerful every day.
• I am more than my fears.
• I am confident in my abilities.
• I trust that I am on the right path.
• I trust myself to make the right decision

Words by Charlotte Hope-Shannon