Some experts believe affirmations can alleviate stress and foster an overall sense of wellness.
Let’s take a closer look at the concept of affirmations and how they could benefit your life.
In other words, we know our brains are easily impacted by outside forces.
Have you ever cried over a 30-second greeting card commercial or felt pumped up by a sports montage?
According toHealthline,the challenge is using your brain’s adaptability a.k.a.
Then write an affirmation that counters thenegative thoughts.
The next step is to practice that affirmation.
Alexander recommends repeating it three times a day for about five minutes at a time.
Hearing someone you trust and care about speak affirming words can reinforce a strong feeling of positivity.
Use your affirmations to prompt you to do something.
Affirmations also need to be realistic.
For example, repeating to yourself that you’re going to become a millionaire in six months?
That’s setting the bar a bit high, don’t you think?
“You could use affirmations to raise your confidence to ask for a raise.”
Positive affirmations don’t work for everyone
Research suggests that positive affirmations don’t work for everyone?
Great, so why are you reading this?
Instead, neutral affirmations may prove more effective for some people.
“I have had better days, but I have also had worse.
Maybe just dipping a toe in is the best strategy for you.
Remember that meaningful change takes time.
“With affirmations, the goal is to literally rewire your brain.
“Changing your brain chemistry and neural pathways isn’t going to happen overnight.”
