Lifestyle Choices

(When sleeping women wake, mountains move. Chinese proverb)

Affirmations are a very effective way to use positive self-talk and to anchor it in your subconscious. They can even be a form of prayer. Affirmations are phrases you repeat to yourself on a daily basis. It is not important that you may not believe them at first. We all have an inner dialogue to contend with, which may not agree with our affirmation. The key is to master this nagging voice. Understand it is a normal part of reaching beyond your comfort zone. When you hear your inner dialogue speaking louder than your affirmation, acknowledge it, but be aware you have a choice. You can listen to it or choose not to. You have the power and ability to control it. It’s that simple. It is a good idea to write your statements on cards and place these around your environment where you will see them every day: on the fridge, bathroom mirror, beside your bed, in your car, in your diary, on your desk at work, etc.

Always formulate your affirmations in the present tense. ‘I have’ or ‘I am‘ is a good way to start. Your subconscious mind is so obedient that if you declare your affirmation in the future tense, such as ‘I want’ or ‘I will have: then it will always stay just out of your reach — in the future. Start to listen to yourself and others carefully. If you find that people say ‘You always say that: take heed. They may be revealing something about yourself you weren’t aware of.

Let’s look at some examples:

A. Concern

1. I never have enough money. I don’t like the way I look. I can’t seem to lose weight. Nothing is easy.
2. I don’t have time.
3. Healthy food is boring.
4. I can never find the right partner. I’m not good enough to do that.

B. Possible affirmation

1. I am prosperous, I always have money flowing into my life. I accept and love myself.
2. I have a healthy, slender body.
3. I trust the process of life. Life is fulfilling and rewarding.
4. I know there is enough time for everything.
5. I appreciate all that I do.
6. I am open to experience new healthy tastes.
7. My body is nourished by its goodness.
8. I welcome a loving, caring relationship into my life.
9. I am a confident, capable person. I make a difference.

As an exercise, try this: stand naked in front of the mirror and really look at yourself. Listen to what you are saying in your mind (or in some cases out loud). Do you instantly criticise and express your unhappiness about different parts of your body? Or do you appreciate, value and honour what you have?

Maybe it is time to retrain your mind with some positive affirmations. It is common to criticise when we compare ourselves to the unreal images surrounding us in the advertising or beauty industry. So your legs don’t look like the ones in the glossy magazines — but they are strong, they carry you through life no matter what shape or size. It is easy to lose perspective until you speak to someone who has lost the use of their legs. Recognizing that your thoughts do, at times, get out of perspective allows you to pull back and regain positive balance.

Self-talk using affirmations is a powerful tool, but one that needs to be practised. Choose every day to be in awe of yourself, seeing only the goodness, rather than to criticise. Acknowledge the language you use to communicate throughout your life. Have faith in yourself, knowing that you can make a positive change by creating positive habits. Learn to be your own best friend. The easy habit of positive affirmations will not only affect your own life but will also affect those around you.

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