Lesson 2: Lesson 2: Impact on Family & Society
Affirmations
Along with letting go of stress and relaxing the body, we need to find ways to prevent unnecessary stress. There is an emotional and physical response to the thoughts we hold. Knowing that we choose our thoughts, attitudes, behaviors and responses to whatever is happening in life is both empowering and liberating!
There is a continuous “inner dialogue” going on in our minds. The mind is busy talking to itself about life, self, our feelings, other people, and what is happening in the moment. It is estimated that most of us spend 70% of our waking time in negative thoughts and criticism, which can increase our level of stress and discomfort. Affirmations are an excellent way of replacing or contradicting negative and stressful thoughts that may be hampering our ability to deal positively with situations in our lives.
Affirmations are:
- Stated in the present tense – said as if it already exists.
- Positively stating what you do want – not what you don’t want.
- Personal and kept simple.
- Repeated upon waking, during the day, and just before sleep.
- Written down on paper and placed around where you might see and repeat it during the day, such as on mirrors, car dashboard, telephone, refrigerator door, etc.
- I am calm.
- I am relaxed.
- I am calm under pressure.
- I expect the best.
- I enjoy my good health today.
- I adjust well to change.
- I wake up full of energy.
- All is well with me now.
- I am happy and healthy.
- My heartbeat is calm and relaxed.
- As I relax, I renew my vitality.
- My breathing is relaxed and effortless.
- I feel great.
- I’m relaxed and feel wonderful.
- I am at peace with my world.
- I am in charge of my life.
- I am prepared to meet my challenges.
- My thoughts are positive and optimistic.
- I feel relaxed and vital in every cell of my body.
- I can handle this situation.
