Writing Effective Affirmations

Affirmations are positive written and/or verbal statements you say to yourself  on a daily basis to help reprogram your thoughts into a more positive mindset.  When you consistently read or verbalize affirmations for 30 (some say 20) days, it becomes a habit, which will transform your thoughts, and ultimately your behavior.  In no time, you will see yourself manifesting more abundance in your life.  

It is best to use your own words, as your words give your affirmations more power.  If you run across an affirmation that someone else wrote that speaks to you, rewrite it in your own communication style.    

Be clear and mindful of what you want and write your affirmations in well-defined language.

Keep them positive and as short as possible.  The longer the affirmations, the less likely you will read them consistently.  keep them in the present tense.  Leave out negative and/or powerless words, such as not, don't, can't try, etc.  Using these words will reverse the energy and you'll get what you don't want.

Examples:  

I am a successful business woman.

I have many incredible relationships and feel truly loved.

Money comes to me easily and all my needs are met abundantly.

Read your affirmations 3 times a day if possible.  In the early morning when you get up, or just before you retire for the evening are the best, because your mind is the most receptive at these times.  of course, if you find it difficult to commit to these times, read them whenever you can.  Place them around your house or office so that their visible.  They're meant to be reminders, so don't put them in a binder where you won't see them.  Remember that the old saying, "Out of sight out of mind" really does come into play here.

Many people get great results with recording and listening to their affirmations and this is certainly an option if you have more of an auditory learning style than visual.