Now that Labor Day Weekend has passed, and we’re into the throes of “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” back-to-school season, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and forget to listen to your own inner voice.
We are constantly bombarded with messages from the outside world telling us who we should be, what we should look like, how we should raise our kids, and overall how we should live our lives. It can be difficult to silence the noise and listen to our own intuition, but it is so important to do so. One way to help tune out the noise and listen to your own inner voice is by writing your own daily affirmations.
Daily affirmations are positive statements that you say to yourself either out loud or in your head. affirming something to yourself on a daily basis can help increase your self-awareness and confidence, improve your mood, and reduce stress and anxiety. Writing your own daily affirmations can be a great way to start your day off on the right foot or take a break from negative self-talk.
Not sure where to start? Here are 5 tips for writing your own daily affirmations:
1. Keep it Simple: Start with one or two affirmations that you can easily remember and say to yourself every day. As you become more comfortable with the process, you can add more affirmations as needed.
2. Make it Personal: Make sure that your affirmations resonates with you on a personal level. Avoid using generic statements that could apply to anyone—affirmations are most effective when they are specific to you and your situation.
3. Be Positive: Use affirmative statements rather than negative ones. For example, instead of saying “I will not fail,” try “I am capable of succeeding.”
4. Be Present Tense: Write your affirmations as if they have already happened or are happening right now in the present moment. For example, “I am healthy and happy” rather than “I will be healthy and happy.”
5. Believe it: In order for daily affirmations to be effective, you need to believe them! If you find it difficult to believe what you’re saying at first, try starting with small goals that you know you can achieve—this will help build your confidence until you’re able to tackle bigger goals.
Writing your own daily affirmations is a great way to tune out the noise and listen to your own inner voice. Keep it simple, make it personal, be positive, be present tense, and believe it! By following these tips, you’ll be well on your way towards increasing your self-awareness, confidence, mood, and reducing stress and anxiety.
What daily affirmation will you start with?