Do Affirmations work? Episode #93

Let's talk about Affirmations. They are not just for those that have been abused. These can help anyone! First, you may be saying, "Mel, I've done them a few times and they don't work!" or "That is way too woo-woo for me." Affirmations just like any other tool work if you allow them to work with you. Just because you don't always hit the nail on the head with a hammer the first time does that mean you stop using the hammer? Positive reinforcement statements to help boost your self-esteem and confidence. Much like my favorite tool of "Mirror work", affirmations can work for you. I'm 12+ years out and I still implement the things I talk about here. Why?! Does that mean I'm still having issues or just blowing smoke? Dear One, it takes time to get to the place of healing. I've made wonderful breakthroughs but they were not overnight. Be kind to yourself. Try these things for the next 14 days. Say them in the car, in the morning, doing dishes, working out, or what have you. It does take time. Baby steps! Here are a few to get you started! I am a Child of God I deserve to be happy and successful I have the power to change myself I can forgive and understand others and their motives I can make my own choices and decisions I am free to choose to live as I wish and to give priority to my desires I can choose happiness whenever I wish no matter what my circumstances I am flexible and open to positive change in every aspect of my life I act with confidence having a general plan and accept plans are open to alteration It is enough to have done my best I deserve to be loved I love myself for who I am Fear is only a feeling; it cannot hold me back I know that I can master anything Today I am willing to fail in order to succeed I have the strength to make my dreams come true I trust in myself I am proud of myself for even daring to try Today I put my full trust in my inner guidance I grow in strength with every forward step I take I release my hesitation and make room for victory I can do anything I set my mind to do I like myself better each day I am capable and strong I am a winner I am a deserving human being I am able to easily handle any problem I face My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse. Here I will share my story and also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors. You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1 Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone The Survivors Cafe on Facebook is a private community for women- https://www.facebook.com/groups/724081331311924 Find help and info here- https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.domesticshelters.org/ https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations Sexual Assault Hotline- https://www.rainn.org/ National Suicide Prevention lifeline-800-273-8255