Affirmations can be a simple way to address your fears and make progress in a soothing and empowering way. Affirmations are in essence positive statements that you make to yourself that have the potential to change the way you think and behave.
Affirmations seem simple on the surface, but there are several aspects that must be understood to use them effectively.
Learn how you can use affirmations as a useful tool in overcoming fears:
1. Keep affirmations positive.
Affirmations work better if they are positive rather than negative. For example:
- “I am not afraid of heights” is not as effective as “I find heights exhilarating”.
- Your brain has a better understanding of what you are striving to accomplish if your affirmations are stated in the affirmative.
- Negative statements confuse the part of your brain that you are trying to reach. You might end up with more of what you are trying to avoid!
2. Use the present tense.
It is also important to keep your statements in the present tense. The affirmation “I will be brave around conflict” is stated in the future. If this affirmation came true, you would never be brave around conflict because this is a character trait that you plan to have in the future!!
- “I am courageous when dealing with conflict” is a more effective affirmation.
3. Avoid using too many.
Repeating 150 affirmations means that you can’t repeat them too often or you would never do anything else. Too many affirmations also tend to scatter your attention over too many items. Five to ten affirmations are usually just right.
4. Use them regularly.
Repeat your affirmations a few times each day. Preferably at least three times if you are serious. That is three times every single day. It is only a few minutes each time. You have time for that.
5. Make your own.
There are endless lists of affirmations but be choosy. Find affirmations that appeal to you or make your own. The most effective affirmations are the ones that you create but look at the affirmations of others for ideas.
6. The best affirmations elicit an emotion.
Every affirmation you choose to use should make you feel something when you repeat it. Affirmations with an emotional jolt or boost are more effective.
- We like to think we are logical, but we really aren’t. If we were driven by logic, we would never overeat, skip the gym, or procrastinate. Logic only shows us what we should do, but often fail to do.
7. Visualize.
Have an image in your mind that represents your affirmation. It might be you eating a healthy meal, meeting the person of your dreams, or fearlessly giving a speech. If you can’t imagine it, you can’t accomplish it.
8. Make use of the time just after waking up and just before falling asleep.
The two best times to repeat affirmations is right when you wake up and right before you fall asleep. You are in that dreamy, half-awake state. It is like you have a direct connection to your subconscious.
Affirmations are a free, easy, and effective tool that can help you to rise above your fears.
If you have fears, and who doesn’t, add affirmations to your toolbox. Affirmations can be useful in getting over the hump to the point where you can take action. That is all you really need. You don’t need to be fearless. The fear just needs to be reduced enough that you are able to pull the trigger.
Begin by making a list of affirmations today. Give them a try for 30 days and decide for yourself if they’re worth your effort. You have nothing to lose!!
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