I wrote and published The Power In Affirmations more than 4 years ago. My clients use the book to establish and maintain a daily affirmation practice supporting their goals and the positive changes they want to make in their lives.
As I began planning for the second edition of my book, imagine my surprise when I came across this great article in the September 2022 issue of Reader’s Digest. It’s called Life Advice from a Five-Year-Old and includes a little boy’s favorite affirmations and an explanation of each. I’ve summarized them for you here. They are priceless:
“You gotta say your affirmations in your mouth and your heart.”
His mom told him to say it like he means it and this is how he translated that.
“You say, ‘I am brave of this meeting! I am loved! I smell good!’“
So sweet, he knows not to use negative words like scared or afraid.
“You gotta walk big. You gotta mean it. Like Dolly on a dinosaur. Because you got it.”
Not sure who Dolly is, but it is a great image.
“Never put a skunk on a bus.”
Very wise.
“Think about the donuts of your day!”
This one is about looking for the good things in your day – and not focusing on the “holes.”
“Even if you cry a little, you can think about potato chips!”
One of the boy’s favorite things is potato chips so when things are not going well, he can always things about the good things to come.”
“Even if it’s a yucky day, you can get a hug.”
Sometimes all that we can do to make things better is offer a hug.
Affirmations are a simple tool to help us focus on what we want to achieve. We become what we think about – so make those thoughts positive!
What affirmations do YOU need today? If you’d like help coming up with positive affirmations personalized to your needs and goals, please give me a call 818-929-4944. I’d be happy to help. Or join us any Wednesday on my Hypnotherapy Q and A.
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Sincerely,
Cinda
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