By David Hanscom — 2020
Affirmations can help us develop a more optimistic way of looking at ourselves.
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If you live with social anxiety disorder (SAD), you might consider using positive affirmations as a way to improve your self-esteem and reduce anxiety.
From giving an important presentation at work to attending a party by yourself, there are countless situations that can be impacted by negative thoughts.
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There’s value in patting yourself (and your friends) on the back. Studies show that doing so not only combats stress, but also, using uplifting language can boost your overall health. That's why reciting (or journaling) daily positive affirmations can turn your disposition a bit brighter.
Daily affirmations are simple, positive statements declaring specific goals in their completed states. Although they sound rather basic at that level, these empowering mantras have profound effects on the conscious and unconscious mind.
Affirmations seem to be having a moment right now. Everyone in the wellness space is praising the benefits of using affirmations in daily life, but are they all they’re cracked up to be?
Self-help books often promote the power of positive affirmations. You, me, and almost everybody in the 21st century have heard of them. But if you’ve never tried them before, the idea can seem incredibly awkward.
Stressed? Anxious? Can’t sleep and lacking in energy? You are not alone. 75 percent of people are experiencing the same thing every day. It is an epidemic, and this is why Poppy Jamie has built a new mindfulness app, Happy Not Perfect. She describes the need for it here.
Try this short meditation when you need a reminder that you are, and have, enough.
We have to remember that how successful you are and how peaceful or distressed you are is a result of what you focus your attention on.
Getting back up when you stumble may seem easier for some than it does for others. The good news is, resilience is a like a muscle—here’s how you can strengthen yours over time.
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