Mar 1, 2023 4:57:11 PM | Mental Wellbeing Affirmations | Why They Have Become So Popular Today

I’ve been a huge fan of affirmations since I first came across them 30 years ago!  Having suffered from panic attacks, I discovered the power of our thoughts over our emotions and the work of Louise Hay.  

Today, affirmations have become a vital part of our well-being toolkit and are widely practiced from celebrities such as Oprah, J-Lo and Lizzo, to professional athletes and people of all walks of life. 

What are Affirmations?

Affirmations are positive phrases or statements that, when repeated regularly,  can help replace negative thoughts and boost self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth. 

With practice, repeating these statements can change negative or limiting thoughts and beliefs. The goal of using affirmations is to change one's mindset and create a new reality through the power of positive thinking. 

Affirmations are often used to improve self-esteem, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase motivation and focus.

Affirmations have been used for thousands of years in various spiritual and philosophical traditions as a way of reprogramming the mind and creating positive change. 

Affirmations for stress reduction 

Affirmations have also been shown to decrease stress, which is a valuable benefit to athletes. Adrenaline is beneficial in moderation, but anxiety before a competition can have negative impacts on sleep, training, and overall performance. By using positive affirmations, athletes are able to give themselves self-assurance about their abilities and give themselves permission to perform at the peak of their abilities.

Begin Your Practice

If you are new to affirmations and would like to know more or start to introduce them into your life, why not download our FREE Guide to Starting Your Affirmation Practice here. 

We also have several affirmations to help get you started in our Affirmations for Daily Life download. Once downloaded you can screenshot these affirmations so that you can access them with ease and they become a natural part of your well-being toolkit. 

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We are living in challenging times and practising affirmations is a wonderful way to help reduce stress and become happier, mentally stronger and more resilient to life’s challenges. 

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