How To Use Morning Affirmations to Change Your Day
SharePinEmailThe morning can bring endless possibilities. So as you get up and start your day, take a few minutes to affirm yourself with positive declarations. Morning Affirmations will help set the tone for your day and give you the strength to face whatever challenges come your way. So start your day off right with a…
The morning can bring endless possibilities. So as you get up and start your day, take a few minutes to affirm yourself with positive declarations. Morning Affirmations will help set the tone for your day and give you the strength to face whatever challenges come your way. So start your day off right with a mindset of success!
The importance of setting your intentions for the day
Every morning when you wake up, you have the opportunity to set the tone for the rest of your day. One way to do this is by using morning affirmations. By focusing on your intentions for the day, you can put yourself in a positive frame of mind and set the stage for success.
For example, if you are working on an important project, you might say, “I am confident and capable, and I will complete this project successfully.” Or, if you are looking to make a change in your life, you might say, “I am ready to let go of what is no longer serving me and make room for what will.”
Morning affirmations can be a powerful tool for manifesting your desires and intentions. By focusing on your goal, you are more likely to achieve it.
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How morning affirmations can help you stay positive and focused
Research has shown that affirmations can help reduce stress, improve self-esteem, and increase overall happiness.
Taking a few moments each morning to say positive statements aloud can help start your day on the right foot. Additionally, it can help reframe your mindset and set the tone for the rest of the day.
Morning affirmations can help you focus on your goals, stay positive in challenging situations and feel more confident throughout the day.
Examples of affirmations that you can use to start your day
Choose affirmations that resonate with you and that you genuinely believe. For me, affirmations of who I am in Christ are what I prefer. But they don’t have to be spiritual affirmations.
Here are a few examples. Note the ones that feel empowering to you as you read them aloud.
I am worthy of love and respect.
I am lucky and blessed.
My life is full of wonder.
I am confident and capable.
I am abundant and prosperous.
I attract positive energy into my life.
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I am happy with who I am.
I am smart enough to do this task.
I have a family that loves me.
I am creative.
I’m a kind and good person.
I do enough. I am enough.
I love and care for myself.
I do not need to please everyone.
I have people in my life who love me.
I am a good mom/student/daughter/employee.
I did my best.
I will keep going.
I can handle this.
I am surrounded by people who support and love me.
I am healthy and happy.
Everything I need is within reach.
I am grateful for all that I have.
Today is going to be a great day!
Morning Stance
Another great affirmation is actually a stance. Holding a superwoman power pose in the morning or right before a presentation you’re giving has increased confidence.
Here is an excellent TedTalk about the “power pose.”
How to make morning affirmations a habit
By repeating positive statements about yourself, you can program your mind for success and start each day on a positive note. But how can you make affirmations a habit?
Here are some tips:
1. Set a daily reminder. Whether it’s an alarm on your phone or a post-it note on your bathroom mirror, make sure you have a daily reminder to say your affirmations.
2. Keep it simple. Choose affirmations that are short and easy to remember. This way, you’re more likely to say them every day.
3. Make it enjoyable. Find a way to enjoy saying your affirmations, whether speaking them out loud with enthusiasm or writing them down in a beautiful journal.
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4. Be consistent. Try to say your affirmations at the same time each day, and don’t skip days. The more consistent you are, the more effective they’ll be.
5. Write, Record, Repeat.
Write them down on paper or in a journal, and say them aloud to yourself each morning. You may also want to record yourself saying the affirmations and playing them back as you prepare for your day. The more you say them, the more they will become a part of your subconscious mind.
The benefits of starting your day with positive affirmations
Every morning when you wake up, you have a choice. You can either start your day with positive thoughts or negative ones. If you focus on the negative, you’ll likely find your day going downhill.
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You’ll start to see all the wrong things in your life and dwell on them. But, on the other hand, if you start your day with positive affirmations, you’ll set yourself up for a much better day. Your mind will be filled with hope and possibility, and you’ll be more likely to see the good in people and your situation.
As a result, your day will go more smoothly, and you’ll feel better overall. But it won’t happen overnight. Set a goal of repeating your morning affirmations for 30 days and see if your outlook has improved.
Set Up For Success
Start your day with a few minutes of positive affirmations, and you’ll be setting yourself up for success. I’ve created a free download of Who You Are in Christ affirmations to help get you started.