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What Is An Affirmation?
According to the English American Dictionary, to “affirm” is to state that something is true. When applied as an affirmation, it becomes a statement of truth which one aspires to absorb into their life.
Affirmations are dynamic and practical — not wishful thinking:
Positive affirmations are defined as statements that affirm something to be true. To explain, positive affirmations generally mean positive phrases that a person repeats to themselves to describe how they want to be. Positive affirmations are positive phrases or statements used to challenge and eliminate negative or unhelpful thoughts that would hold one back. Practicing positive affirmations can be extremely simple. It mainly involves picking a phrase and repeating it to oneself constantly. Positive affirmations require regular practice, ideally a few minutes every day to make lasting, long-term changes to the way one thinks and feels. Positive affirmations are widely accepted and well-established in psychological studies.
Blogger Filiz Mehmedova wrote in a recent article:
You are your own best friend and the one most important person in your life. Therefore it is so crucial to consider the way you talk and treat yourself daily. Often we judge ourselves, we feel guilty after doing something wrong and we constantly put ourselves down. Think what a huge difference it will make once you start talking to yourself in a more positive way- with more awareness and kindness. Using only a couple of these affirmations will make significant changes to your daily life.
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I believe in my dreams
Believe in yourself and all that you are. Believe that everything and anything can be possible and you can have all the things you desire. Telling yourself that you believe in your dreams will help you become a more confident person. One thing that no one can take away from you is your own belief in your ability to succeed and have the life you’ve always wanted. Trust yourself and trust the universe that dreams do come true once you really start believing in them.
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I am doing my best every day
No matter if you managed to do something small or big today, every day you are giving your best to create the life you want. Success comes in little baby steps and it does not happen overnight. Constantly remind yourself that you do the best you can every day and you learn daily from your mistakes. Even if you had a bad day today, just appreciate yourself for trying and making a little progress every single day.
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I love myself for who I am
The next time you see yourself in the mirror, stop for a minute, look into your eyes and simply say “I love you”. Tell yourself that you love all the imperfections in yourself because that is really what makes you the person you are. You cannot expect to give love to other people if you do not give it to yourself first. When you start accepting and loving the person you are inside, you will open up your heart to receive even more love and appreciation from other people. Everything starts with you- love yourself for who you are every single day.
WELLNESSS | SELF-CARE
Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical, emotional and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you're thriving. Self-care consists of the specific choices and behaviors that over time lead to improved wellness outcomes.
Peer support plays a critical role in helping individuals sustain their recovery, prevent relapse, and find purpose, connection, and belonging in recovery.
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Clean and Sober Nation is our drug and alcohol peer-support recovery group on Facebook that was launched in August of 2022 by our founder, Susan Wagenaar.
