Affirmations can tap into
the unlimited creative power of the unconscious mind
Why Do Some Affirmations Work
and Others Don't?
by Jeff Staniforth
By definition, an
affirmation is a statement repeated time and again either verbally
or mentally -- or written down. The words of the affirmation
statement - in themselves -when spoken, thought of, or written
*without* a pictorial (visualized) or emotional connection -- make a
very weak affirmation.
Affirmations, when worded
correctly -- and when emotionally charged - are able to tap into the
unlimited creative power of your subconscious mind, and manifest
your desires.
Affirmations are not all
created equal. Some are, of course, better than others. There are
*power affirmations* that have been proven again and again to work -
and I'll reveal some of them in a moment.
When you examine the
structure of these power affirmations, you, too, can learn how to
create your own powerful affirmations for your specific purposes.
Consider the following:
"I am what I choose to be."
"All my needs are met
instantaneously."
"I love and accept myself
exactly as I am."
"_____________ comes to me
easily and effortlessly."
(Fill in the blank with what
you desire.)
"I am now perfectly healthy
in body, mind and spirit."
"I now create my wonderful,
ideal life."
What do the above power
affirmations have in common?
1) They're stated in the
present tense.
An affirmation is more
effective when stated in the present tense. For example; "I now have
a wonderful job." Avoid affirming something in the future tense,
e.g. "I am going to have a wonderful job" or the results will always
be waiting to happen.
2) They express a positive
statement.
Affirmations need to be
stated in the most positive terms possible. Avoid negative
statements. Affirm what you do want, rather than what you don't
want. For example: "I am no longer sick." This is a negative
statement. Instead, affirm: "I am now perfectly healthy in body,
mind and spirit." This statement is much more powerful as it is
positive and reinforces your desired goal and doesn't confuse your
subconscious mind with the mention of the undesirable condition.
3) They're short and
specific.
Short affirmations are easy
to say, and have a far greater impact at the subconscious level than
those which are long and wordy. Keeping them specific and to the
point adds power as the idea is uncluttered by extraneous elements.
The mechanics that make
affirmations powerful are:
* Repetition
The importance of repetition
cannot be overemphasized. It imprints the affirmation into your
subconscious mind.
* Emotions
Get involved, be passionate,
and use your emotions. Think carefully about the meaning of the
words as you repeat them rather than just writing, typing or saying
them.
* Persistence
Practicing affirmations with
persistence achieves results much sooner than practicing them
periodically. Successive sessions will have a compounding effect.
* Belief
You don't necessarily have
to believe your affirmation initially, in order for it to work.
Belief will grow with your forthcoming successes. What you do need
is the ability to *feel* what it would be like when the desire
you're affirming is fulfilled, or your need met. Every time that you
have a need -- and that need is met -- a certain "feeling" is
produced in you. You need to evoke that same feeling when you state
your affirmation. In other words, you need to feel with every fiber
of your being that what you desire has already happened. Without
this feeling, your affirmation is powerless.
* Impress Yourself
Personalize your
affirmations. They must *resonate* with you -- feel right for you.
The stronger your connection with the affirmation, the deeper the
impression it makes on your mind, and the sooner you will experience
positive results.
So there you have it - the
simple formula for creating affirmations that work. Based on the
above, you can easily create your own affirmations to manifest any
desire or need you have in life.
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