In a similar way, you cannot make somebody believe that 2 + 2 = 5 just by having them repeat “two plus two equals five” many times over. This is because anybody with a basic knowledge of arithmetic has been taught that 2 + 2 does not equal 5, and there is no evidence available in their head to support the idea that 2 + 2 = 5. Similarly, if the affirmation is “I can make good decisions,” you could present your child with some real or hypothetical situations, and ask them which of two or more decisions they would make. When the decision your child makes is the good/better option, you should tell them that they made a good decision and that you are proud of them.

If you want to change the way you feel about yourself, first you have to change the way you think about yourself. Concentrate on your goals. Goal achievement is helped by persistently keeping your mind focused in the “goal zone”.

Positive Affirmation Examples

Critcher, C. R., & Dunning, D. (2015). Self-affirmations provide a broader perspective on self-threat. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 41(1), 3-18. Some people will recommend at least 100 times – but that can seem overwhelming when you’re just beginning this practice!

You don't need any fancy tools or tonnes of time, you simply need yourself, any mirror (though a wall mirror would be preferable) and an open mind!Affirmations – Unveiling the power of words Affirmations have the ability to transform your internal state In a nutshell, thoughts influence feelings, and feelings influence behaviour. So, if you entertain a constant, nagging thought that you aren’t capable of getting promoted, for example, you’re likely to see that sentiment reflected in your behaviour. Think: applying less effort, procrastinating, self-sabotaging, and so on. Affirmations to improve relationships with partners can be phrased as follows: “I love who I am, and I am openly attracting positive relationships into my life.” Or to improve your relationship with your children, you could use: “I am guiding my children to be the best version of themselves.”