Affirmations

To make changes to old thought patterns, you firstly need to be aware of them.  Once you notice the old thought pattern creeping in e.g. I'm not good enough/I always fail, you can change it for a more beneficial one that will help you to achieve your goal.

You can learn any habit in 20 days - just by practising something for 20 days you create neural pathways in your brain, making the activity automatic (unless you decide to change it or circumstances mean you don't keep doing it).  An affirmation is a great tool for helping you to replace old thought patterns for new ones because they are short and easy to learn, created by you and relevant to you.   

Affirmations are positive statements made in the present tense which reflect your goal or an aspect of your goal as if it has already happened/is already true.  This is so that your subconscious mind accepts the statement and works to make it happen.   

Affirmations work by programming your subconscious brain to make changes in your belief system which then enables you to create a change in your behaviour.  They are best recited morning and night as well as anytime during the day when it is safe to do so and when you notice the old belief system (that you wish to change) creeping in.

Example

Problem:  I can’t seem to lose weight, diets always fail and I just feel terrible about myself.  How can I love myself when I’m not who I want to be?

Affirmation:  I’m so grateful for all that my body does for me, I listen to respond to its needs with joy.

When you have created your affirmation using your own words, it’s a good idea to write down or think about all that it means to you.  Using the example above, you may want to write down what it is your body does for you and what you are grateful for.  It coud be that you are grateful for being able to walk and move around so that you have the ability to get rid of the excess weight.  You may also want to write down what needs you may be listening out for like how food makes you feel or that moment when you are satisfied before you are full.

Tips on creating your affirmation

• Make it short and easy to remember
• Make it meaningful to you
• Make sure it’s in the present tense without words such as try, will, should, when, if…
• Make sure you use only positive words rather than words like not(if you say to yourself I’m not fat, your subconscious mind will only hear the words I’m fat!)
• Write it down in a big and colourful way to get the creative side of your brain really going.
• Have a go at standing in front of a mirror whilst smiling and saying your affirmation with meaning
• You can even sing your affirmation if you feel inspired!

Examples of affirmations

I am filled with love for all that is around me

I respect others and see situations from a fresh perspective

I believe in myself and succeed in each new challenge

I am strong and secure

I am calm and confident in all that I do

I cherish each day and give thanks for all the blessings in my life

I choose to focus on the good in life

I forgive myself and others

I choose to see others with understanding and compassion

I do what is good and right for me

I take action to achieve my goals

I love and accept myself right now

I am filled with energy, vitality and a sense of self-esteem

I choose to feel peaceful and in control

I’m enjoying getting rid of that excess weight

I’m enjoying eating consciously and savouring my food

I love challenges and embrace them

I enjoy looking after my body and it loves me looking after it

I let go of the past, enjoy the now and trust in my higher self to guide me

I let go of fear and embrace love

I am enjoying my journey of self discovery

I appreciate myself more and more with each day

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Organisations/People of Interest
Celestine Vision, Global Prayer Project - watch their video at globalprayerproject.com/ (they have a similar vision to Picture Peace UK, however to join in live in the UK you would need to tune in at about 1am - its good stuff though, James Redfield author of The Celestine Prophecy runs the project with his wife Salle.

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Related Articles:
Article: Picture Peace UK: Using EFT & Visualisation to create inner and outer peace

Article: Tapping into Feelings - Using Positive Visualisation with EFT

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Books (Links to these at Amazon opposite):

Bruce Lipton PH.D, Biology of Belief

Dr. David Hamilton, It's the Thought That Counts

Joseph Chiltern Pearce, Evolution's End

Dr. Larry Dossey, Healing Beyond the Body

Amanda Lowe, Bliss
Joe Dispenza, Evolve your Brain
Jack Canfield and Eva Gregory, Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction
James Redfield, The Celestine Prophecy

Films (Links to these at Amazon opposite):

The Secret

What the bleep do we know?

Water
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