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the day. Once you have your statements written down place them on your night table or even under your pillow and be ready to read them every morning. Sometimes the work of creating these positive affirmations for yourself can be difficult. Here are some examples that I say to myself. Feel free to use these statements in your own practice. Some examples might be:
I am strong I am safe I am enough I am beautiful I am valuable in the world I am brave I am powerful I am full of gratitude I am worthy
Saying positive affirmations may feel odd at first. Over time this practice will flow more easily. It will nurture you and help you set the tone for taking better care of yourself throughout the day. Before you know it, you will be loving yourself and your life more.
Positive affirmations train the mind in self-love and deep self-worth. YOU have immense value and talent to share with the world. Sometimes we forget that and treat ourselves poorly. We get burnt out or feel frustrated. A lack of self-love will keep you stuck and contributes to self-sabotaging behavior. You must nurture your need for self-love and act in self-care. You are worth the effort!
This simple practice has the power to change how you treat yourself on a regular basis. It will absolutely lead you to your most joyful life. Those around you will benefit as well for
when we take care of ourselves and show ourselves deep love we are more equipped to care for and love others.
An excerpt from my most recent best-selling book, Positive Vibes for Women.
Do this for 30 days and let me know how it goes. I guarantee you will not only begin to feel better about yourself but you will come to believe these things to be true about you!
They are already true, you just might need to be reminded or empowered by this positive daily practice Listen to your own needs.
You are so deserving of deep self-love. Enjoy this new way of taking care of YOU! It will help you reveal your most powerful self. You won’ t regret it, I promise.
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Erin Mahoney- Erin has years of experience in the health and wellness industry since serving in the United States Air Force. She is the bestselling author of the Girl Power books. She is a motivational speaker and empowerment expert. Erin studied meditation, relaxation, and stress reduction at the Center of Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and is the founder and creator of Girl Power Go, the empowerment company that is on a mission to empower girls and women everywhere! Erin’ s most recent best-seller is Positive Vibes for Women. Erin lives in Massachusetts with her two sons and her husband. Learn more at www. girlpowergo. com
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