An affirmation is a short and powerful statement. It is a carefully constructed short phrase or sentence that, to you, will have the most impact. An affirmation allows you to consciously be in control of your thoughts. When you say or think an affirmation, it becomes one of the many thoughts that can shape your reality.

Research has proven that around 80% of subconscious thoughts you have in a day are negative ones. Affirmations can make you consciously aware of your thoughts especially when you repeat them to yourself or speak them out-loud. It seems so simple, but try it and see for yourself. When you consciously think or say positive things, it is easier to control the negative ones that are always threatening to take over.

To affirm something is to say it in a positive way. An affirmation is firmly declaring a positive thought which then helps your thinking be more assertive and feel stronger.

By making positive declarations part of your daily life, you are helping your mind to prioritize positivity over negativity.

Betty Bethards would always say, “Affirmations should be positive statements. No wishy-washy. Make them straight-forward and to-the-point. They are easier to remember if you can record them so that you can play them back whenever and wherever you want. It’s best to listen to them when you are completely relaxed and focused on listening to their meaning. In addition, you can write them down and read them to yourself or, better yet, memorize them and then repeat them when you need that extra support to stay positive.”