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Chris Educator's Top 10 Affirmations on Gratefulness for building a positive attitude and patting your own back
Do you encourage yourself? Funny thought, right! |
Why Affirmation?
When I got the results I was surprised I actually got the score I had aimed for.
How many of you have seen 'The Secret'? Let me start by a small confession.
I just don't buy the idea of the law of attraction. Before you skip this
page, Please wait I shall share some reasons why
I don't believe it.
But regarding Affirmations, I think there are good reasons to believe it
(is effective). Let me share a testimony. I could have started by listing my
reasons, but I think a testimony will capture much more about how I
feel.
It was during my Grade 10 exams, I had read an article on tips for
preparing for examination. Yes, Students do read and believe ideas you share
(So we must be careful while sharing ideas).
This article suggested that affirmations and visualization had
helped people achieve great results. I tried it everyday but not very
seriously. During the day casually I reminded myself about my goal to
achieve a good grade. Sometimes I would even dream about it.
When the exams approached me, things and people just supported me and
things really worked out. I got the right material for studying and
my parents really supported me. It was a great experience. When I got the
results I was surprised I actually got the score I had aimed for.
So did that convince to practice Affirmations and visualizations, Lol,
actually no. But I do use it sometimes. But what interests me more is that
how it works and its effectiveness.
What are Affirmations? Please explain.
Affirmations are positive statements |
Okay, Let me explain affirmations and what they are. Are they just
repeating statements? Do they have magical powers?
So here it is, What is an Affirmation? According to
Mindtools.com, "Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge and
overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts. When you repeat them
often, and believe in them, you can start to make positive changes."
affirmations and visualization had helped people achieve great results. I tried it everyday but not very seriously. During the day casually remind myself about my goal to achieve a good grade.
So they are simple positive statements that you repeat to yourself. They
are not negative statements. I know it was quite obvious. A lot of us may
not realize, how we talk ourselves into negativity. I know it feels fake or
just an exercise in self deception.
Patrick Bet-David from
Valuetainment
puts it like this, He calls it a 'Future truth'. Just Think about it, why
should it be a present reality to use it as an Affirmation. It could
be something that you strive for and dream about. These affirmations can be
seen as an exercise in Self Motivation.
We can also use Affirmations to build a spirit of Gratitude. This has
tremendous benefits.
Being Grateful and How it matters
According to Researchers, Joshua brown and Joel Wong in the Article, 'How Gratitude changes you and your brain' Gratitude has tremendous benefits.
In their research, they discovered that it has mental benefits and it
also has positive effects on the brain. It can be used as an 'effective beneficial tool'. Please do read the
article.
It can have a great benefits in your personal life, relationships and
understanding others. It helps us see the positive in our lives.
Rather than just building on the positivity it helps by reminding us of
the benefits we are receiving from various situations, things and
life in general.
Woo woo and the known
The science behind the 'Law of Attraction' is highly questionable.
They try to use Quantum Mechanics and then use that as a spring board to tie
it with affirmation and give it magical powers.
I don't see why they should build such a big claim on limited
evidence. Quantum Mechanics is a science and there is scope for learning a
lot more information. This can transform technology. But to claim that it
would attract riches and good health is largely unproven
scientifically.
Yes, I must say if you have a spiritual or religious connection to the
theory than the topic would need to be approached from a
different route. I don't see the connection it has with Science and
how is different from Psychological benefits.
Here is an interesting article by Ashley L. Peterson where she
explores the question if Thoughts vibrate,
Check it here.
Reasonable Use of know facts
I believe in the reasonable use of facts ( and let me add experiences). I
am not saying that we should discount spiritual experiences, but I do
believe we must practice a certain level of healthy skepticism.
We know about the psychological and practical benefits of practicing
Gratitude. We can now start by actually writing our own Gratitude
statements.
Some tips to write your own Gratitude Statement:
Step 1: Write it in the 1st Person.
Step 2: You could begin the statement with 'I am'.
Step 3: Avoid using negative statements or words.
Step 4: Write them down.
Step 5: Read them aloud to yourself.
You create a gratitude journal, Please check this article on
Creating your own Gratitude Journal.
My Top Affirmations for Gratitude
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I am filled with thanksgiving.
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I am grateful and thankful.
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I am grateful for a good sleep, job etc. (add the Benefit you enjoy)
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I am grateful for all of my successes.
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I am grateful for all of my mistakes and failures.
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Thank you for this New day.
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Today I will have an attitude of gratitude.
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I am grateful for everything in my life.
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Today I will have an attitude of success.
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I am grateful for all resources I have.
In Conclusion
- I am filled with thanksgiving.
- I am grateful and thankful.
- I am grateful for a good sleep, job etc. (add the Benefit you enjoy)
- I am grateful for all of my successes.
- I am grateful for all of my mistakes and failures.
- Thank you for this New day.
- Today I will have an attitude of gratitude.
- I am grateful for everything in my life.
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Today I will have an attitude of success.
- I am grateful for all resources I have.
It can be surprising how simple practices and strategies can enhance life.
Self Development is a personal journey.
Practicing gratitude is just not a virtue but also a healthy practice that
can enhance your mental and overall health.
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References
Study on Affirmation
Positive Affirmation by Actualized.org
Reasons to Practice Gratefulness
Power Ideas on Experience your Daily Miracles
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