3 Affirmations: Talking yourself into a better reality
Admit it: You talk to yourself. We all do. And the important question isn’t whether you talk to yourself or not, it’s what you tell yourself. If you’re giving yourself the message, “I’m failing,” you’re automatically increasing your chances for failure. Conversely, when you tell yourself, “I’m succeeding,” you’re well on your way to success. Just as negative statements often become self-fulfilling prophecies, so do positive statements. It may sound simplistic, but I truly believe that we can talk ourselves into greater accomplishments, more satisfying relationships, and better health. Affirmations are a powerful tool that can help you lead a more fulfilling life. However, making them an automatic part of your thought processes is challenging. It takes persistence and determination to replace negative affirmations with positive ones. But if you’re serious about taking control of your life and your world, conscious affirmations are a step in the right direction.
What seeds are you planting? When we plant statements in our minds, we’re like a farmer who plants seeds. He or she uses certain tools to prepare the soil. The farmer understands that the crop requires patience, time, watering, and weeding. We do the same thing with the garden of our mind.We either plant a harmful weed or a seed of greatness. Whatever we plant in our psyche eventually germinates. Words have enormous power. Words can create or destroy. And the words we say to ourselves often become true.
The destructive power of negative statements Unfortunately, most people’s messages to themselves are put-downs. 11