Hi Lovers,
I hope all is well with you! The last year or two have been
difficult for almost everyone I know in one way or another. However, what we
all seem to be in general agreement about for this year is that 2012 is the
year of betterment, progress, success and accomplishment. This is the year that
a positive attitude, stick-to-it-iveness, and hard work join forces and make all
your dreams a reality.
So today I want to share with you an affirmation challenge
that my bff (entrepreneur at
Fierce.12 ) came up with to propel our
progress. It’s simple and easy to begin
with – a week only requires 7 days of commitment – so I urge you to tweak it to
fit your needs or schedule for the week, as in this case what is most important
is that it works for you.
We chose a week to pace ourselves. I am often guilty of
overextending myself and jumping in head first and trying to do too much too
soon. But what I have learnt is that it is important to be ambitious but also
be realistic in an optimistic way. Yes, step out of your comfort zone and push
beyond the limit, but in a situation where small victories lead to big success
it is important to know how to set yourself up to win. So here goes:
THE 7 DAY AFFIRMATION
CHALLENGE
- Write/create 10 positive
affirmations about your life – career,
business, relationships, goals, etc.
Positive
affirmations are positive present tense statements. A good way to start is to imagine
life or a certain aspect of your life the way it would be and how you would
feel, once certain goals are reached. Think about things that you wish to
improve upon and goals that you are working towards right now. Write a
statement that embodies a truth about that future state you wish to be in. e.g.
If you are shy or sometimes suffer from social anxiety and would like to be
more outgoing, your affirmation may look something like “I am a joy to be
around” or “People are drawn to my energy and find me interesting.” If
financial success or independence are goals you wish to have in the future
(whether through business, or more responsible personal financial behavior)
your affirmation may look something like “I am a money magnet!” or “My wealth
lasts generations beyond me.”
- Make your affirmations
visible and easily accessible.
It’s the power of
paper/hard copy. Print your affirmations and tape ‘em to the wall, next to the
bathroom mirror, save ‘em to your smart phone notes app, or email them to
yourself. A good tip is to set an alarm
on your phone reminding you to read your affirmations.
- Each day, take the time
to recite and visualize/meditate on your affirmations.
I promise it’s not
as hard as it sounds. This doesn’t require an hour, half hour, or even 15 mins
of your day. You can take as little as 5 mins and attribute 30 secs to each
affirmation (I’ll be doing the 5 min focus). If this is too much for you, feel
free to tweak it. However, I highly recommend that you allot at least those 5
mins to visualize, or recite the affirmations. Why? It’s great to recite the
affirmations and even commit them to memory, but visualizing is great because
it can function as a sensory road map for your goals. When you really get into
the process of feeling what it would be like to be where you want to be, to the
point where you can almost taste how real it is, it connects the rest of your
energy to what is happening in your mind.
Tip 1: My bff recommends twice a day: once
first thing in the morning, and again the last thing before bed.
Tip 2: If a number of your affirmations
are focused on building self esteem, confidence, or decreasing social anxiety,
try reciting your affirmations while looking into the mirror. During the
morning grooming process is a really good time – two birds with one stone ;-).
- Invite
someone to participate in the challenge.
Share affirmations
with each other, and check in once a day, like a buddy, to see how it’s coming
along or just to remind them of their commitment to the challenge.
When the week is up you can challenge yourself to continue
for another week if you so desire. They say it takes 28-30 days to form a
habit, and this is as good a habit as any to form.
My buddies and I are starting the challenge today Monday April 23,
2012. Feel free to start along with us or on any day you choose. If you
decide to participate comment below and let us know, and share one of your
affirmations if you so desire.
Peace & Love,
Nikita
