We’ve all heard that affirmations can help boost your self-esteem and change negative thoughts into positive ones. But have you ever tried writing your own and felt like they just weren’t sticking? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Coming up with affirmations and making them a regular practice takes some trial and error. Here are my tips for writing affirmations that you’ll actually feel and believe.

First, get really specific. Vague, generic affirmations like “I am confident” likely won’t do much. Instead, zoom in on an exact situation you struggle with. For example, if public speaking terrifies you, try “I speak clearly and comfortably in front of groups.” Tailor it to a real challenge you face.

Next, use “I am” or “I can” statements in the present tense. Saying “I will be confident” puts the change in the future rather than embracing it now. Statements like “I am a capable public speaker” or “I can handle unexpected questions easily” are more powerful.

Keep it positive but realistic. Don’t affirm things that are totally unbelievable, like “I am the life of every party.” Start with small wins you can gradually work towards. Believing your affirmations is key.

Repeat them out loud, not just in your head. Hearing the words come out of your mouth helps you internalize them. Bonus points if you can do this in front of a mirror to strengthen the mental connection.

Practice daily, even when you don’t feel like it. Like any new habit, affirmations take consistent work to take root. Try first thing in the morning and before bed or whenever anxiety hits.

I hope these tips help you craft affirmations that are truly meaningful and motivating for your unique situation. Remember to be patient as you develop more self-confidence – small steps will take you far. Soon, those positive thoughts will start to feel like the truth.

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 This year I am ready to express myself more fully than ever before. I am willing to be more prosperous, loving, healthy, and happy than ever before. I am willing to share my magnificence with others, so they also find magnificence in themselves. I welcome many fun and exciting adventures.  I am so grateful to be alive at this time of expansion. I need not be concerned about anything, as Spirit guides me in all my activities so that I can share the Light with others.  And so it is!

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I have a lot going on, as I’m sure many of you do. Also, it’s important to me that I give my love and attention to whoever I am with or whatever it is I am working on. In that moment I was complaining to my friend, I had been, constantly, feeling that I was needed everywhere all the time.  I felt like I wasn’t balancing my priorities, let alone any other aspect of my life.

Now, I know a lot of people would give advice to start saying “no” to some obligations. As many of you know, it’s not often practical to say, “no.” Whose dear friend’s birthday are you saying no to? Are you telling your children no when they need help with homework or want a story?  Or telling your boss no when she’s overwhelmed and needs help? Probably not!  Yet, here I am, a year and a half later and life is much more balanced and manageable.  So, what changed?

When my friend reminded me that we are all busy, I took that as an opportunity to start replacing the word “busy” with “abundant.”  It was with humor when I started saying it, but I soon found myself noticing how often I was saying or thinking the word “busy,” and resenting my busyness, which translated into resenting my life. I didn’t want to waste any more time resenting the time I put into an amazing life.

Finding balance came down to two things, being present and having gratitude.  What I’ve learned is to use them together as tools to help me refocus when my thoughts start to run a mile a minute. I chose a path full of people and responsibilities and I came to realize I’m not enjoying this path when I’m not  present with those people and responsibilities. If I simply stop moving for a minute and look around me, I can find what I am grateful for in the moment I am in. This slows my mind down and places me back into what I am doing right now.

 Often, we are trapped in some thought from our past, or if you are like me, caught up in some worry about tomorrow. No matter how difficult the past, future, or even present worry, there is usually someone or some feeling you can be connected to and grateful for. So, enjoy your five-minute dinner with loved ones before you all go to your different activities, enjoy being able to pay a bill or buy groceries, love that person who is holding your hand while you cry. When you can start to do that, your view on your life can change from overwhelmingly busy to abundant and you are more directly on the road to a balanced life.

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Learn to use the power of positive affirmations and cosmic ordering in your own life!
I am a money magnet!

Every day my relationship with money becomes healthier.

I am willing to master the energy of money.

It’s easy for me to take care of the practical aspects of managing my money.

My income is constantly increasing as my expenses stay proportionately the same or less!

All of my needs are met by the Universal abundance of Spirit.

I am now having fun learning to manage money.

I am an excellent money manager.

I believe I deserve to be financially free.

I now know it’s OK to be “nice AND rich.”

I give generously and receive with joy.

I am so grateful for all the money I have now.

I embrace positive new beliefs about prosperity.

My bank accounts have more money in them each month.

Unexpected income is always coming my way.

I have brilliant ideas for easily increasing my income.

I always have enough money to pay my bills ahead of time.

I choose to embrace thoughts of abundance that nurture and support me.

I am confident that I earn a wonderful living doing work and service that is important to me.

I welcome an abundance of joy, love, and money into my life.

I believe that money is my friend and I deserve to receive it in abundance.

To learn more about using affirmations and cosmic ordering, go to www.orderingfromthecosmickitchen.com and order a copy of Patricia’s book and audio CDs.

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I approve of myself.

I always do the best I can.

I love and accept all parts of myself.

Loving myself heals my life.

Accepting myself makes it easy for me to change the things I’d like to change.

I express my feelings openly and easily.

I am a loving and positive person.

I forgive myself for past mistakes, knowing I was doing the best I could at the time.

I am willing to accept love. I deserve love.

I am lovable and loving.

I am happy with myself.

To learn more about using affirmations and cosmic ordering, go to www.orderingfromthecosmickitchen.com and order a copy of Patricia’s book and audio CDs.

For more information on the Heal Your Life training based on Louise Hay’s work, go to the teacher training page. To find a Heal Your Life coach who uses the philosophy of Louise Hay, visit our Certified Heal Your Life teacher & coach directory.

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Every day my relationship with food becomes healthier.

I am learning and using the mental, emotional, and spiritual skills for success.

I am willing to change!

I love my body.

I appreciate my body.

It’s exciting to discover my unique food and exercise system for weight loss.

I am delighted to be the ideal weight for me.

It’s easy for me to follow a healthy food plan.

I choose to embrace thoughts of confidence in my ability to make positive changes in my life.

It feels good to move my body. Exercise is fun!

I use deep breathing to help me relax and handle stress.

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I deserve to be at my ideal weight.

I am a lovable person.

I deserve love.

It is safe for me to lose weight.

I am a strong presence in the world at my lower weight.

I accept and enjoy my sexuality.

It’s OK to feel sensuous.

My metabolism is excellent.

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I approve of myself.

I love and accept all parts of myself.

Loving myself heals my life.

I express my feelings openly and easily.

I am a loving and positive person.

I forgive myself and others totally.

I am willing to accept love. I deserve love.

People enjoy being with me because I am a joyful person.

I am so grateful to have a loving, supportive partner.

I am so grateful to have loving, supportive friends.

I emotionally support my friends and encourage them to be their best.

I am aware of past patterns that no longer serve me and release them easily.

I listen closely and open my heart when interacting with others.

My partner and I share and talk easily.

My partner and I enjoy a wonderful sexual relationship.

My partner and I are compatible emotionally, intellectually, physically, and spiritually.

The love I extend returns to me multiplied.

I enjoy wonderful associations with positive, uplifting people.

I love and appreciate the members of my family.

My relationships are filled with joy and fun and love.

To learn more about using affirmations and cosmic ordering, go to www.orderingfromthecosmickitchen.com and order a copy of Patricia’s book and audio CDs.

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Every cell in my body is alive with health and energy.

I sleep in peace and wake in joy.

My body is strong and healthy.

Every system in my body functions exactly as it was intended to.

I easily choose to nurture my body with healthy foods.

I am so grateful for my health and vitality.

I pay attention and listen to what my body needs for health and vitality.

I move and exercise my body in ways that feel good.

My immune system is strong and healthy.

I have excellent health practitioners that assist my in achieving and maintaining a strong, healthy body.

I meditate daily to give my body deep rest and enhance my immune system.

I am guided to any supplements to take for my health.

I breathe deeply, bringing energy to all my cells.

My body is flexible.

My body has a remarkable capacity for healing.

Every resource I need for my healing comes to me.

I am so grateful for the beautiful way the trillions of cells in my body work together!

To learn more about using affirmations and cosmic ordering, go to www.orderingfromthecosmickitchen.com and order a copy of Patricia’s book and audio CDs.

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I am using my unique skills and abilities to work in my perfect career.

I now have clarity about my career path.

I am committed to giving excellent service in everything I do.

It is wonderful to have clarity about my life purpose.

I always have good relationships with my co-workers.

I have a great relationship with my boss.

I have excellent relationships with everyone who works for me.

I attract fantastic employees (or contractors.)

I create my success with my skills, talents, and positive attitude.

I am confident that I earn a wonderful living doing work and service that is important to me.

The Cosmic Chef arranges for me to meet those who will assist me in my career.

It’s so exciting to be earning a good living using my special talents.

It is delightful to be working with creative, loving, supportive people.

I am grateful for my skills and talents.

I am passionate about helping others live the life they deserve.

To learn more about using affirmations and cosmic ordering, go to www.orderingfromthecosmickitchen.com and order a copy of Patricia’s book and audio CDs.

For more information on the Heal Your Life training based on Louise Hay’s work, go to the teacher training page. To find a Heal Your Life coach who uses the philosophy of Louise Hay, go to the Certified Heal Your Life Coaches page.

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