I used to think that a daily affirmation was hippy nonsense, but I can see the results.
When I first read about daily affirmations I thought it sounded a bit hippy, something people did in yoga class when drinking green smoothies, in other words not my kind of thing. However, ever the open-minded, and after reading that Stephen Covey thought they had great merit, I thought I would give them a go. I decided rather than using one which I found on the internet I would create my own. Here is my daily affirmation...
Today is Tuesday. Tuesday is a day for impact. Today is the best day. Today is a day for achievement.
I can do what I want to do. I can be who I want to be. The only person standing in my way is me.
Each day I change the day and what it's for:
Monday for opportunity
Tuesday for impact
Wednesday for productivity
Thursday for progressing
Friday for reflecting
Saturday for enjoyment
Sunday for finding peace
I cater my activities around the purpose of the day. I start new projects on Monday, I check I have some enjoyment time on Saturday.
The second part of my affirmation is a promise to myself. That my day is within my own control. That my future goals are being realised with each activity. That any excuses for not achieving are my own illusion and cannot be blamed on external factors.
Every morning I write out my affirmation. The process of writing for me makes it much more real. Then I repeat the affirmation whenever I need them during the day. If I'm becoming distracted at work or struggling to find motivation, if I'm putting something off or feeling tense or anxious.
Every day I go for a swim or a walk and repeat the affirmations to myself. I've found I can swim four more lengths when I repeat the affirmations in my head.
I'd really like you to try affirmations and let me know how you get on.
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