The Power of Affirmations - Rachel Devine

Affirmations are simple, positive statements of empowerment that can reprogram thinking patterns when repeated consistently. Regularly affirming core beliefs about yourself, abilities, and worthiness shapes reality by training the subconscious mind to manifest confident new mindsets. The benefits of affirmations is priceless. Let’s look at the power of affirmations more closely and see how it can transform your life.

What Are Affirmations?

According to motivational speaker Tony Robbins, “An affirmation is a strong, positive statement that something is already so.” Louise Hay, a pioneer of affirmations, defined them as “a positive statement that asserts your power and worth.”

Affirmations redirect mental focus away from negative, limiting views to construct bold new empowering narratives. With time, the conscious mind absorbs these uplifting messages as subconscious truth. They are positive words that you can put on a sticky note and say them out loud often in your day.

The Power of Affirmations

The power of affirmations lies in the fact that, when done consistently, they can reprogram the subconscious mind from a negative to a positive way of thinking. Affirmations offset past negativity. When you feed your subconscious mind affirmations, it can transform your life to go in the direction of the affirmation. For instance, if you say often enough, “I am successful,” before long, your life will start moving in a successful direction because the subconscious mind directs your life 95% of the time. Therefore, the more positive thoughts that are fed into the subconscious, the more your life will go in a positive direction.

Louise Hay

Louise Hay on Affirmations

Louise Hay was a teacher, healer and successful author. In her book You Can Heal Your Life, Louise Hay wrote: “Affirmations program your subconscious mind and affect all areas of your life.” She suggests affirming ideal futures in present tense to manifest them, always maintaining positivity.

Some of her sample affirmations include:

• “I am willing to change and grow.”

• “My life gets more fabulous every day.”

• “I love, accept, and forgive myself.”

25 positive affirmations to ponder

• I radiate joy, beauty and passion in all things.

• Abundance flows freely through me.

• I am open and receptive to brilliant new ideas.

• Wisdom guides me to make excellent choices.

• I forgive those who have harmed me and wish them well.

• My courage makes me unstoppable.

• I am healthy, happy, and filled with energy.

• Every challenge strengthens me. I overcome obstacles with poise.

• I am boldly becoming my highest and best self.

• My confidence grows daily like a blossoming flower.

• I have so much to be grateful for. My life is a blessing.

• My positive thoughts create positive experiences.

• Love surrounds me. I am enough.

• I embrace imperfection - flaws make me beautifully human.

• My purpose becomes clearer each day. I know my path.

• Joy radiates from my light within; I spread it generously.

• I am guided to helpful people and opportunities.

• Obstacles become opportunities. Setbacks pave the way for comebacks.

• My needs are generously met with grace and ease.

• I am safe, peaceful, and free from worry. The universe supports me.

•  I will incorporate some prayer or meditation today.

• I will go to sleep with feelings of love resonating in my subconscious mind.

• I will reach out to someone who could use a friend today, or say a prayer for someone who can use it.

• I am at peace and do things that invoke peace in my life. 

• I am happy, and when negative thoughts are around, I will offset them with positive thoughts.

Benefits of affirmations

Benefits include increased positivity and optimism - Affirmations focus thinking on uplifting beliefs and attitudes. Here are some more benefits to affirmations:

• Improved self-esteem and confidence - Affirming one's strengths and worth bolsters self-assurance.

• Reduced stress and anxiety - Affirmations emphasize empowering capabilities versus worries.

• Manifest desired change - Affirmations shape subconscious programming to match declared beliefs.

• Find clarity and direction - Affirming ideals reveals passions and purpose.

• Foster creativity - Affirming removes mental blocks to tap inspiration.

• Build healthier habits - Affirming goals imprints new wellness rituals.

• Strengthen spiritual connection - Affirming oneness, gratitude, and positivity elevates consciousness.

Reciting uplifting mantras trains the subconscious mind to manifest the desired qualities over time. These positive thoughts affirmed will become reality.

Modern psychology verifies that words shape neural pathways. Affirmations leverage this mind-body connection to intentionally rewire limiting patterns. With consistent practice, affirmations create real change as they will navigate the direction your life will go in, and in a sense manifest your destiny.

In closing, remember that positive words have a powerful influence on what direction your life will go in. Recite affirmations several times a day and sit back and watch how the power of positive words will transform your life.

Rachel Devine is the author of The Third Road and Lessons from the Needle in a Haystack, both on Amazon. My new book on the inner child and the subconscious mind will be out very soon.

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