The Power of Affirmations: The Benefits of a Positive Mindset

Newsletter #1

I’ve been meaning to start this newsletter for SO long. I plan to start with fortnightly newsletters and then will reevaluate depending on how they are received. I would love to know if they add value for you? If you have any feedback or suggestions on future content, please go ahead and send it through.

Now you might think affirmations is a strange topic to start off my newsletter (a little bit of woo woo?!?), but this topic has been coming up a lot in the clinic this week and so I have decided to embrace it.

There can be some pretty impressive benefits of using affirmations (even if you’re skeptical). Here are a few:

• Affirmations can help to cultivate a positive mindset by focusing on what you want to achieve or how you want to feel
  
• They can help shift negative or self critical thinking
  
• They can be a powerful reminder of your goals and aspirations
  
• They can promote self awareness by encouraging reflection on your values, strengths, and areas for improvement
  
• They can foster resilience by promoting a positive outlook even in difficult situations

I would strongly encourage you to choose just one affirmation to practice this week

Write it down, pop in on your phone screen, put it on a sticky note where you’ll see it everyday or stick it to the bathroom mirror. Just see how it feels? At the end of the day, it’s a minute of your time and it costs nothing!

Here are some of my faves:

• It is safe for me to heal
  
• I deserve kindness
  
• I’m ready to heal
  
• I can handle difficult emotions
  
• I am worthy
  
• It is safe for me to choose recovery
  
• I love and accept myself
  
• I am learning to be me
  
• I choose happiness
  
• It’s safe for me to feel joy

What do you think? Could you push yourself out of your comfort zone and try an affirmation? Which one will you try?

Have a wonderful week,

Bec x