The Power Of Using Positive Affirmations In The Morning
A roadmap to overcome negative thoughts
Struggles with negative thoughts about the world around you or even about yourself are an unfortunate part of everyday life. The good news is that there are several ways to handle negative thoughts, but one way that stands out is by using positive affirmations.
According to the National Library of Medicine, self-affirmation helps activate your brain systems connected to self-related reward and processing. What this means is that positive affirmations have the power to shape and influence the outcome of your life. But just how much impact can positive affirmations have on your mornings?
What are positive self-affirmations?
Positive affirmations are brief phrases or statements which help counter harmful beliefs and mindsets. Their benefits range from increasing your motivation levels to improving self-esteem and generally making you feel better about yourself.
Examples include:
I am strong and resilient.
I am kind to myself.
I will not let fear control me.
Today, I am happy and content.
My life is getting better every day.
While affirmations may not quickly change things, with time, they will shift your perspectives and influence your mind to begin thinking differently which in turn will cause you to act differently.
While affirmations are not a cure for depression, high stress, or anxiety, they can help improve your mental health and reprogram your mind towards better things.
Why should you use positive affirmations in the morning?
Consistently practicing morning affirmations has several physical and mental health benefits. For instance, investing just 4 minutes of your time can help improve performance and cut down stress levels when handling complex tasks. There isn't a good reason why you shouldn't devote 4 minutes out of your 24 hours to something as helpful as self-affirmations.
Morning affirmations can also help create a happy environment if you work in a team. When you improve your mood with positive affirmations it has the power to influence others around you.
Benefits Of Positive Affirmations
Reduce negative thoughts
Proverbs 23:7 says, “For as he [man] thinketh in his heart, so is he.” When negative thoughts dominate a person, they are likely to present as negative outcomes in real life. Positive self-affirmation helps you become increasingly aware of your feelings and thought patterns. These affirmations help reduce negative thoughts and dominate your mind with positivity.
Improves your cardiovascular health
Positive self-affirmation has the power to improve your mood and studies show that there is a connection between optimism and better cardiovascular health.
It positively affects your career
Being positive and optimistic will help you build confidence. And confidence brings out the best in you, especially in your career. Success in your career relies heavily on feeling positive. Starting your day with positive self-affirmations in the morning can help improve the overall outcome of your day at work.
Positive affirmations create our desired reality
According to a study by Harvard, the power of expectation and suggestion goes a long way in influencing the outcome of your life. When you use the Law of Attraction, you will be speeding up the manifestation of the things you want to come to reality in your life.
How To Make Positive Affirmations A Part Of Your Mornings
Clearly define your intentions: Start your day with a determination to make affirmations and include positivity in your morning. Have it in the forefront of your mind that affirmations have the potential to transform your outlook and mindset.
Have your list of empowering affirmations: You should have a list of affirmation statements that align with your personality. Be particular about the areas you need for self-compassion, growth, and success.
Examples include, “I am beautiful and smart enough to succeed,” “I am unique, and no one can do better than me,” or “I am talented and good enough to achieve my life goals.”
Have a defined morning affirmation practice: Designate a comfortable and quiet space for practicing your morning affirmations. You could begin by looking straight into the mirror and repeating words of affirmation as loud as possible. Repeat these words until they form a graphic image in your mind.
Start Your Affirmation Journey
The quality of your mornings plays a role in the outcome of your day. Starting your mornings with positive affirmations is a tested hack that can turn your life around. Always remember that with affirmations, consistency in practice is the key to getting the most out of it.
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible.’” — Audrey Hepburn
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