Every individual possesses certain strengths, as well as weaknesses. Our challenge, is generally, becoming, not merely, the best we can be, but doing so, in a way, which is personally, satisfying, and enriching, and gives us, real, true happiness. Since, in most cases, truly happy people, have the best chance of living the healthiest lives. I have often, given, Personal Development Seminars, and, articulated, how using, a fully developed, Personal Affirmations List, effectively, and in a self – directed, positive way, often, addresses our areas of weakness, in a productive way, while using our strengths, to the best of our abilities. With that, in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, how using this approach, everyday, is productive, meaningful, worthwhile, and effective.
1. Give yourself a check – up from neck – up: When you begin, by giving yourself, a check – up, from the neck – up, and taking the time, to objectively, and in an introspective way, identifying your personal strengths, and weaknesses, you become prepared, to create, a list, which addresses, what’s most meaningful, and relevant, to you. This process must be, a positive one, stated in the present tense. The better you understand yourself, the happier you might be!
2. Creating your Personal Affirmation List: What do you feel, is most important to you? How would you like to improve, and/ or address, certain core components, and why? Begin slowly, and limit this list, to ten items. Each one should address, one, single necessity. State your item, in a positive, present, brief statement. For example, if you wish to lose weight, instead of saying, I need to lose weight, or diet, think of this, in a more positive manner. One way of stating this, might be, I am happy with my body, and take care of my health, daily, by always eating properly, and exercising.
3. Using it: Now, that you understand, what this means, how should you, use it? As stated, above, write down, 10 brief statements, which are related to things, that matter, to you. Don’t simply say, what you believe, others care about, because affirmations only work effectively, when they are personal, and positive (and, thus, meaningful)! Commit to writing this list, and reading it, daily, at least four times. I generally recommend, upon waking up. mid – day, around dinner time, and before going to bed. Read these, slowly, carefully, and, if possible, in front of a mirror, for the best results. Continue this process, until, you are convinced, you have addressed a specific need, and gradually, continue the process, until, you witness, a better, you!
While Henry Ford is, often, credited with saying, You can believe you can, or can’t. Either way, you’ll be correct, each of us, normally, become happier, and, hopefully, healthier, if we focus on self – improvement, and self – help. Do you really, hope to become the best, you can be, and living up to a greater potential, or will you settle, for being mediocre? Using affirmations, properly, and effectively, often, makes a world, of difference!
