Discovering Peace in Difficult Times cont'd

personal psyche While there are a variety of approaches and styles, its the individuals willingnesstoapproachthiswithsincerityandacceptancethatmakesthistoolatruesuccess In simple, affirmations are derived from quotes, statements, or ideas that reaffirm an individual’s personal self-worth, goodness, and acceptability It’s identifying and believing the words that youconsume.

ExamplesofConstructiveAffirmations:

“Whoyouareinsideiswhathelpsyoumakeanddoeverythinginlife.”~FredRogers “Nothingcandimthelightthatshinesfromwithin.”~MayaAngelou “Iamthegreatest.IsaidthatevenbeforeIknewIwas.”~MuhammadAli “Lifeislikearidingabicycle.Tokeepyourbalanceyoumustkeepmoving.”~AlbertEinstein “Thosewhodaretofailmiserablycanachievegreatly.”~JohnFitzgeraldKennedy Pleasedonotgrowwearyonyourjourney.Lifeisfilledwithmanyobstacles,andrememberthey arebeggingyoutogoaroundthem.

Do not fret if you have relapses or setbacks. Life isn’t about obtaining some form of perfection; it’s about enjoying each leg of the journey. Do not worry if you fail or succeed, because it too is about living out the experience. Focus on the process and the opportunity to learn more about you.

Enjoy each moment and each encounter throughout your life. The good and the bad that occur are simply mile markers and not definitive of your worth or acceptability. Allow yourself time to heal and transform into the ultimate you Being you is what it is all about Nothing less and nothingmore Lifeisajourney,andit’showyouapproachitthatwillmakeallthedifference

Dr. Asa Don Brown originally published this article on August 21, 2024, on the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association website (https://www ccpa-accp ca/60914) Reproduced with permission from Dr Asa Don Brown He is an author, speaker, and clinical psychologist As a Canadian and an American, Dr Brown has the privilege of working in both countries. His work is extensive, having been published in a variety of professional and popular journals, magazines, and online columns. He has regularly contributed to local and national programs such as the Canadian Broadcasting Channel, Jenè Sena of Survivors of the Sisterhood, Fox News, ABC News, CBS News, etc

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