Affirmations

How To Use Affirmations

There are no set rules on how to use positive affirmations, and one of

the best ways to see positive changes is to find a way that you can

incorporate the affirmations into a daily practice, that suits your lifestyle.

When you repeat an affirmation to yourself, whether it’s spoken out

loud or in your mind, written down or read to yourself, you are

reprogramming your brain to start prioritizing more positive thoughts,

changing your thinking patterns, and shifting away from negative

thinking.

Affirmations can be used for a variety of purposes, but some tips on

how to get the most out of them include:

1. Choose affirmations that resonate with you. If you don’t resonate

with what you’re saying, it’s unlikely to be effective.

Spend some time thinking about areas of your life that you would like to

improve, and then choose affirmations that speak to those specific

goals.

2. Repeat, repeat, repeat. In order for affirmations to work, you need to

repeat them frequently.

A good way to do this is to set aside some time each morning and

evening for affirmative self-talk or keep a list of your chosen

affirmations handy so that you can review them throughout the day.

3. Be patient. Change takes time, don’t expect miracles overnight. Give

yourself some time to adjust to your new way of thinking, and you’ll

eventually start to see results.

There are so many different ways of using positive affirmations, these

are some ideas on how to use them every day:

Repeat your chosen affirmation while standing in front of a mirror

Pick one affirmation and repeat it during a meditation

Use positive affirmations as journal prompts and write down any

negative feelings you have when reading an affirmation, and what you

could do to change these feelings and beliefs.

How Often Should I Use Positive Affirmations?

Ideally, you should use positive affirmations as often as possible – the

more you repeat them, the more likely you are to see results.

You can’t overdo positive affirmations, but studies show saying your

affirmations at least 3 times a day leads to better results.