Everyone needs a “hype woman” in their life. Encouraging your girlfriends and sisters is the essence of friendship. It’s also incredibly important for the friendship you have with yourself. Positive affirmations are phrases that can boost your optimism about life when you repeat them to yourself frequently or record them in a diary. Although affirmations cannot replace therapy for conditions like anxiety and depression, they are a great additional tool to add to your “mental health toolbox.” If you want to cultivate healthier mental habits, positive affirmations are an excellent and cost-free starting point.
WHAT’S AN AFFIRMATION?
A positive statement is used to help you overcome negative thoughts and ideas. The message is usually written in the first person and can be long or short sentences. The purpose of affirmations is to develop a habit of positive thinking and self-empowerment.
WHY ARE AFFIRMATIONS IMPORTANT?
Affirmations can help you change your mindset on a difficult idea or situation. They can increase self-esteem and gratitude, and help you overcome loss for example. With all the distractions of the world, affirmations help you remind yourself daily of what is your priority in your personal healing journey.
HOW CAN I USE AFFIRMATIONS?
Affirmations can be used in various ways but the important part is to continuously do them. It’s like working out! One workout will make you feel good but it won’t change your body. You can practice affirmations by reading them out loud, writing them down, or simply having them saved as your lock screen. Interacting with affirmations daily on the topic you choose will improve your life for the better. My recommendation is to get creative with where you feel you will best use them. An example would be to write an affirmation down on a sticky note and hang it on your mirror. Say it every day for a week and then create a new one the following week. It’s all about you.
These affirmations were originally posted during the month of January 2023 on The Sierra Guide’s Instagram page. Follow for daily positive affirmations and more updates on The Sierra Guide.
