How To Improve Words Of Affirmation
When we talk about words of affirmation, it can feel kind of clichéd. You may have even made this list before! But hear me out – these are important.
Words that affirm your worth as a person or as a member of a group play an integral part in helping you achieve your goals. They help you believe in yourself and your potential, they give you strength when you need it, and they help you understand your place in the world.
That’s why I’m proposing today’t be more than two minutes long. Take a break big goals by investing some time in saying what you think people want to hear. It will cost you nothing but maybe a few minutes of your time.
I know, it may not seem like a lot, but if you’re trying to improve your relationship skills, take a look at how Oprah manages her time. (She doesn’t.)
So let’s dive in and learn five ways to use powerful words to boost your self-esteem.
Helpful tips for positive affirmations
A great way to improve your ability to use words as tools is by practicing them, repeatedly. When you start to feel that you’ve run out of things to say, find something new to add to your repertoire!
You can make your own list or look at some of ours here: http://www.athleanbodyday.com/how-to-improve-your-speech/
Or you can head over to The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Robert Schuller and read his version of how to improve your life through affirmative thinking.
Touchpoints in your life
A word or words of affirmation is any talk, action, or perception that makes you feel good about yourself. They can be done to you directly (something like “You’re very intelligent,” for example) or indirect (“It was so inspiring to see you enjoy this movie,” says someone who has seen it many times).
Words that make us feel good about ourselves are called positive affirmations. When they’re at work, positive affirmations help improve our mood, boost self-confidence, and motivate us to do things we’ve been putting off.
They also play an important role in personal development. Carl Jung, one of the founders of analytical psychology, described positive affirnments as essential tools for achieving emotional wellness.
“A strong sense of self depends upon repeated expressions of ‘I am worthwhile,’ ” he wrote.
Say it out loud
A little reminder about how important words are! Word choice is crucial, and having enough positive messages in your life can make a big difference.
Words have power, so when you want to see changes happen, they must be powerful. When we use strong, effective words, we create strong, effective emotions in people around us. We feel more inspired, confident and motivated towards our goals when we use strength motivating tools.
It’s easy to forget that every person does not have the same experiences as you do, and thus won’t understand some parts of what you say. That’s totally okay, but if you really want to help someone else achieve their goal, then include an example or two.
Say “I know you want to lose weight too,” or “You always put off doing things because you think you don’t have time,” or something along those lines – whatever applies to them. Then, tell them how to accomplish the same thing you are, and add motivational comments like “And I know this from experience�” or “What made me lose weight was …”
This way, they will definitely recognize the similarities between themselves and you and maybe even learn something new.
Use language that inspires you
Let yourself feel good when you use strong, powerful words.
There is a reason why people use strong language — it makes them feeling good. It boosts their self-confidence and helps them achieve their goals.
When you are trying to improve your writing or verbal communication skills, learn how to use strong, powerful words. When you do this, you will be using right strength. These are the right strengths because they make you feel good.
Powerful words include nouns such as hope, inspiration, confidence, desire, motivation, and courage. Adjectives like strong, perfect, excellent are also powerful.
And don’t forget about verbs! Make sure your vocabulary includes useful -ing forms such as believe, understand, agree, accept, contribute, start, and finish.
Make it a routine
A few simple things you can do to improve your affirmation skills is to make this practice a regular part of your life. You can choose to do this in the morning, before going to sleep, or in the middle of the night when you wake up.
It doesn’t matter when you do this, just start doing it and see what happens! The more you do it, the better you will get at it. And you will learn how to use affirmations effectively for your own personal growth and wellness.
You can also mix up your style – some people prefer writing down their thoughts word-for-word, while others find that voice notes are more effective. What works best for you?
Good luck out there everyone! 🙂 Keep seeking self-growth and creating strong relationships with yourself and other people.
P.S.
Focus on your feelings
A few simple tips will help you improve your words of affirmation. Starting with this tip, you can be very clear about what types of positive comments are important to you.
By being more aware of what makes you feel good and better able to recognize it when you see it, you’ll be doing yourself a favor.
Words that make you feel good about yourself may come from outside sources, such as friends or family, but internal messages also have powerful effects.
Think about it – how do you feel after listening to a song you like? Or watching a movie you enjoy? It’s because these experiences made you feel good about yourself.
So why not use those songs or movies to boost your self-confidence? By using verbal affirmations in conjunction with other strategies, you’ll achieve your goal even faster.
Speak with honesty
When it comes down to it, words make a difference. People will believe in you more when you are speaking honestly and from the heart, as opposed to using manipulative or flattery language.
When your word choices matter, then you’re choosing them very carefully. Unfortunately, many people use way too many negative keywords and phrases, limiting their potential drastically.
By being aware of the power of words, you can choose yours wisely to achieve any goal. They’ll help you build trust, influence others, and increase your self-confidence.
And let me tell you – confidence is something that everyone needs! It’s like a powerful force that makes us feel good about ourselves and our lives.
It’s also an essential ingredient for success. Without it, we might not take risk opportunities, invest in things that matter to us, or even live life to the fullest.
Words have incredible power over us. Use them well and watch yourself succeed.
Be consistent
Even though it may feel like an uphill battle at times, words of affirmation can really help you! Consistently telling someone how wonderful they are can make a difference in their own perception of themselves.
Words have power. When we tell people things about them, we put them into different mental categories. For example, if I say “Mary is very hardworking,” then she might think, “I must be lazy.” If I said, however, “Mary is a hardworker,” she would probably realize that.
Using positive words makes people believe what you want them to believe. Using negative ones creates a habit for self-doubt and fear.
Thinking about your weaknesses is normal, but not acknowledging them is sometimes a sign of some deeper issues.
By being aware of these limitations, you will hopefully work to improve them. But don’t worry — you’re not alone! There are many ways to learn and fix anything.