You affect your subconscious mind by verbal repetition ~ W. Clement Stone
Affirmations are a known powerful tool for change, and are used by many people for creating positive shift and personal growth. Louise Hay has made affirmations a modern-day medicine for the soul. (You can sign up for her daily affirmations here)
An affirmation is a simple statement, said in the present tense, that affirms positively a fact or situation that is desirable in your life. You state that thing as if it is already happening, and you repeat that statement many, many times, to imprint the message in your subconscious mind, so that this thing becomes true for you.
Here are some common examples:
I must admit that when I first heard about affirmations I was quite sceptical.
Stating something as a truth and then repeating that statement often, even if it hadn’t yet shown up in my life, seemed a little daft. If nothing else, I felt fake to be claiming things that weren’t actually true for me yet.
But the experts agreed that affirmations could change your life. What did I have to lose by a little positive thinking?
And this is where my embarrassment comes in…
I created a test affirmation.
I didn’t affirm that I choose health. I didn’t affirm that every day in every way I am getting better and better. I didn’t even affirm that great wealth is mine now.
No. My affirmation was pretty much a deliberate act of ‘New-Age Thinking’ defiance. There was nothing spiritual or enlightened about it at all. I chose it because I expected it to fail miserably.
This is what I chose:
Everything I want is always on special
That’s right. I affirmed that whenever I wanted to buy something, the Universe would provide it for me at a discounted rate.
I thought this was hilarious when I made it up. It seemed like the silliest idea in the world. But I dedicatedly repeated my affirmation whenever I thought about it – which was often seeing it made me laugh so much, and seeing I was going through a pretty rotten time financially back then.
And here’s the second part of my embarrassing confession…
It worked!
If I needed chocolate, my favourite brand was on special. Pasta? Reduced to clear! Holiday? Stay ten nights, pay for five.
The more I affirmed, the more noticeable it became until one day I just accepted this statement as my new reality. Everything I want is always on special.
I’m so well known for this affirmation now among my family and friends that they expect this miracle to roll out for me too! I recently went to the shop to buy some ice-cream for dessert, taking a friend with me. “I knew this would be on special,” she said as she took a tub of heavily discounted premium deliciousness. “I should come shopping with you more often!”
We needed a holiday. A few days ago my husband and I booked a cruise. Why a cruise? We got 78% off the advertised rack rate. And then got a room upgrade!
When we went to book the airfares QANTAS was having a one day sale, and a return ticket from Brisbane to LA was ridiculously discounted. The travel agent couldn’t believe our good timing. We just smiled, looked at each other and repeated Everything I want is always on special.
Affirmations work. I have plenty of others that I use now too, but my first ever affirmation is still my favourite. It might not be ‘spiritual’ but it’s lots of fun, and it affirms to me that I live in an abundant and benevolent Universe.
Here are some others that I love:
Something wonderful will happen to me today (I love to affirm this when I first wake up – it sets the tone for my whole day!)
All good things come to me
I am surrounded with kind and helpful people
My creativity flows, and my good ideas are endless
My body is returning itself to health. Healing and well-being are my natural energies
If such simple thinking can change your life, and bring positivity and joy, maybe it might be worth you trying some affirmations for yourself. The video at the bottom of this post has some good ideas for affirmations too.
I’m holding you in that good space – wishing you well, wishing you love, joy, health and abundance. Bless xx
I am having a problem financially at the mo so your wonderful affirmation is worth try…here goes
cherry xxx
I want to read it again & again 🙂
I love when you make me giggle and smile! I love my new affirmation a la Nicole! Everything I want is always on special! How delightful! It actually sings to me I think! 🙂
And it really works!!! 😀 xx
It ain’t embarrassing at all!!!!! I am now going to return to my daily affirmations!!! Lovely blog you got here, Nicole!!
Aw, Thanks Erika! I hope your daily affirmations bring you unexpected joy and wonderful surprises xx
I read this post again last night and first thing this morning, before I opened my eyes, I affirmed “Something wonderful will happen to me today”.
Then hubby rolled over and hugged me and I realised that “something wonderful” had already happened. Just having the different perspective of everyday occurrences brings the magic. 🙂
Thanks so much for your posts, Nicole. They are such a wonderful addition to my day.
xxx
I love that affirmation. I always drive into a carpark saying ‘I’ll get one at the door’. Always do. Our local (small, country) supermarket has some sort of blanket anti-affirmation thing going on though. If anyone at any time mention out loud that they like a particular product it will never be seen within the shop again. It’s not just me, I have checked! 🙂
Crazy stuff! Here’s to more good affirmations 😀 Bless xx
I love your affirmation “Something wonderful will happen to me today.” I’m going to give that one a go!
I thoroughly recommend it Rochelle! xx
I lay here this morning, lying on my side – snuggled up looking out large glass windows to the clouds which were appearing out of the darkness…and I had tears gently sliding down my face on to the pillow.
I realised that there were just some things – some affirmations which I had to let go of. I know the Universe is wonderful … and in no way am I being negative…. I feel this knowing in my chest as it aches now that some of my treasured dreams and affirmations need to be surrendered to make way for other ones which will better serve the Highest Good.
I will be gentle with myself as I adjust to this new awareness, and yes… the Universe is so wonderful that I now have the opportunity to create new dreams and affirmations, instead of holding on to the ones which have not been fulfilled and perhaps were never best to.
Love to you Nicole… and everyone 🙂
I recently did the affirmation “I have the energy to handle new challenges”. Hilarity ensued! Have a beautiful weekend Nicole. xoxo-Julie
If that’s not an invitation to the Universe, I don’t know what is! 😀 xx
Love it Nicole! How funny. It really does work if you remember to do them. Adding another to my list…..”I remember to do my affirmations”
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I love your quirky humour! Bless xx
hahahaha – what a deliciously joyous thought to play with affirmations in a creative and unexpected way!! good on you! I might start with: “my heart is always flowing with love and compassion!”, hah might try a few more! :o)
Making them up is fun, and I think having fun with it is a magical key to making them work faster in your life! xx
That is so cool!!!! I love it… Thanks for sharing… I will never under estimate affirmations again..
They work so well – I hope you give them a try! xx
Wow, well done with your cruise bargain, you only paid 22% of the actual price, and got an upgrade to boot? That’s pretty spectacular! As with everyone else, this really made me laugh and I’m still grinning as I type this. Do you just repeat these affirmations in a sort of mantra type way, or do you write them down/stick them on the wall as well? I’m guessing that with your love of writing you maybe put them in a journal too, to give them a bit of extra power. I wonder how far you can push this thing, e.g. my car will get twice as many miles to the gallon? Maybe not…nice idea though.
I reckon go crazy with them, Lorna. I don’t actually write them down, but I am known to sing them! And I have a lovely meditation now that goes with my ‘Something wonderful will happen to me today’ affirmation. Maybe I’ll upload it and you can work with it too xx
That would be great Nicole, I love your meditations. I am going to dedicate some serious thinking time to coming up with a load of crazy affirmations, I think it’s a brillilant idea and I might just cheekily try the petrol one too, well, you never know!
You are such a bright light. I suggest your blog to others. :))) Sam
Thanks so much, Sam! {{{HUGS}} 😀 xx
Thanks for a good chuckle Nicle – and the reminder that affirmations do work. Will try it myself and let you know how it goes.
I wish you crazy success with these, Pamela! xx
I Love it!..
and as I read it again…then the comments…I smiled when I saw how much fun you just embedded in everyones heart..the inner child is alive and well…
Thank you Nicole….
I will enjoy the fun!…
Take Care…
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maryrose
😀 Thank you, maryrose! Much love to you xx
Love it and good for you! This is a great ad for the power of positive thinking 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
It really does work! Thanks for dropping by my blog. Bless xx
I love affirmations,didn’t realize i had my own when i go shopping i would silently say to myself”i always find a bargain” and i do!
See! That’s what I’m talking about!!! Love it 😀 Thanks for sharing another great affirmation xoxo
love it too!,thank’s,xx
You made my day, Nicole! I love your spirit.
Thanks for loving such a dork like me 😀 xx
Dorks of the world unite!!
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This is so funny. I’m going to try it!
I hope you do! 😀
Laughing laughing out loud!! How wonderful!!!
It still makes me laugh too! ♥ xx
I find your affirmations FUN and soothing at the same time … everything comes to us in the perfect time. And 50% off, B E T T E R !!!!
50% off? Way better!!! 😀
I’m going to shop with you! LOL Really, I need to do this more in my life. I’ll try it starting right now 🙂
Yay! Have fun with it.
LOL I love it! Don’t ever stop being a delight 😀
I am going to make an affirmation about my job interview – I am going to get this job!
blessings Nicole
monkiss/Ciaran
Thanks for your kindness Ciaran. I am seeing you in a great new job that really values you, and gives you an outlet for your talents at a wage that supports and uplifts you xx
That’s a great affirmation.. Ive followed others affirmations never thought to make my own. So mine is ” My kids aren’t going to play up anymore” I’m repeating this one over n over :))
LOL – but always frame those affirmations in the positive, so… My gorgeous kids are so well behaved!
I am modifying now :))
Mine at the moment is ” I sing like an angel” ……
Yes you do!!! xx
I love it too… thanks for the reminder 🙂
Any time! Feel free to make it your own xx
I am so excited about trying this!!! And I completely love your affirmation! 🙂 ♥
It’s truly brilliant, and the fun of it stops you being in resistance to it, so it works much better!!!
Haha! This is amazing! Perhaps not what most people think of in terms of an affirmation, but significantly more fun. I applaud you!
Aw, thanks! Yes, it’s not a very ‘enlightened’ affirmation, but it works for me. 🙂
It’s still a pretty great one!
I love it Nicole and it is a nice affirmation you started with. I can imagine you smiling anytime you find something you need that is on ‘special”. That’s how I would react, so not only you are getting what you need at a lower price, but you have also added some laughter to your day!
Smiling makes it work better, I’m sure! Love to you xoxo