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Issue #386 – Monday, August 21st, 2023
Affirmations are a powerful tool for personal growth.
With the right affirmations, you can boost your self-confidence, creativity, focus, and even your relationships.
This is because affirmations influence your beliefs, giving you the edge when life throws that inevitable curveball.
So, how do affirmations work? And what can you do to make sure that your affirmations are effective?
To help clear things up, I’m sharing an empowering essay with you today from Centerpointe Marketing Manager Kim Eggstaff!
Kim explains the science behind affirmations and also gives you some tips so that you can use them better than ever.
I know you’re going to love this!
Cheers,
Centerpointe CEO
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The Transformative Power of Affirmations
to Shape Your Beliefs & Results
By Kim Eggstaff
Today I’m sharing the secrets behind the magic of affirmations. See, effective affirmations aren’t just catchy phrases, but rather powerful tools that can help guide you straight towards your dreams.
That’s why I want to explore the science behind affirmations with you, show you how they nudge your brain in the right direction, and then give you a simple affirmation exercise that’ll help you start your own journey.
The Science of Affirmations
Some folks believe that repeating affirmations over and over again will manifest your desires into your life - like rubbing a magic lamp and having a genie grant your wish.
But their true power stems from concrete neuroscience.
And you don’t have to hold a PHD in neurology to benefit! In fact, just knowing that my affirmations are firmly rooted in science made them all the more effective for me. Because it turns out that our thoughts and emotions are what mold the neural links in our brains, which in turn shape our worldview and our capacity to realize our objectives.
So how do affirmations actually “work?”
Sledding Down the Brain Slopes
Picture your brain as a snowy hill and your thoughts as sleds zipping down the slopes.
Every time a sled (or thought) takes a run, it carves out a path. And the more often that sled takes the same route, the deeper and more defined the path becomes.
That's a lot like how our brain forms neural connections based on our experiences and thoughts.
Now think of every affirmation as a joy ride down that hill. Each time you zoom down the slope with a positive affirmation, you're etching a deeper, more defined track in the snow.
That's what we're doing to our brains - creating solid pathways of positivity. And here's the fun part - just like how a sled will naturally find and follow a well-worn track in the snow, our thoughts also tend to gravitate towards these well-traveled neural pathways.
So, by repeating empowering affirmations, we're training our brains to find and follow these positive tracks, aligning our actions more and more with our ambitions.
But what about the old, negative neural pathways?
Picture them as the sled tracks that aren't being used anymore. Gradually, they get snowed over and fade away, making it less likely for our mental sleds to veer off course. And that's the beauty of affirmations - they help us shape our mental landscape, guiding us towards success and away from self-doubt.
Crafting Effective Affirmations
When it comes to supercharging your affirmations, it's crucial to craft them in a way that resonates with your subconscious. The more it feels like the affirmation was tailor-made for you, the more powerful it will be.
Start by figuring out which parts of your life could use a bit of sprucing up. Then, instead of approaching affirmations like far-off wishes like, "I will become the world’s best kazoo player," you need to own it here and now.
Try, "I AM the world’s best kazoo player!"
By wording it in the present moment, you're not just hoping for a future where you're a kazoo virtuoso. Nope, you're living that kazoo-filled dream right now.
This helps bridge the gap between the kazoo novice you might be and the kazoo maestro you see yourself as, affirming your belief that you're already in tune with your dreams. It's about planting the seed of belief that the change you want is already unfolding.
Try it Out!
Let's demystify this affirmation process.
First, pick the affirmation that you want to etch into your brain’s snowy hill. Remember that the more present and empowering it is, the more effective it will be.
Next, find a comfortable spot that gives you all the good vibes. Somewhere you won't be interrupted by the dog, the cat, or the endless ping of notifications.
Now, take a few deep, soul-cleansing breaths. Get anchored in this moment, right here, right now.
Close your eyes and repeat your chosen affirmation. Have faith in it. You know that deep-seated belief when you're certain something will happen? Channel that.
Now, imagine yourself living the scenario that your affirmation describes. Allow yourself to feel the emotions attached to it. And remember, always phrase them in the present moment to instill the belief that the change is happening now.
Repeat your affirmations consistently. Do it in the morning, at night, and whenever you can snatch a quiet moment. Keep it up for at least 28 days - that's about the time it takes for your brain to start laying down new neural tracks and make something a habit.
Before you know it, it won’t just be an affirmation anymore - but a deeply held belief that will empower you as you progress towards your goal.
Harnessing the Power of Our Brains
Affirmations aren't just about self-help jargon or wishful thinking; they're about tapping into the remarkable power of our brains.
By crafting the right affirmations, persistently rehearsing them, and truly living them in our minds, we can rewire our thought patterns and step into the life we want.
Remember, it's about steady consistency, not instant magic.
You’ll find that affirmations can be your secret weapon for personal transformation.
So be bold, be consistent, and keep affirming. Your mind is listening, and your life is waiting to unfold.
Using Affirmations to Beat Procrastination
Let’s talk about your next 28 days and what might be holding you back from making the changes you want. You know, the thing that whispers, "Do it tomorrow," just as you're about to make things happen?
I’m talking about pesky procrastination. Let's show it the door.
See, here at Centerpointe we’ve created a powerful tool that takes our proprietary neuro-audio technology called Holosync and combines it with our highly-effective silent-affirmation technology called Autofonix. Then we added a 28-day action plan and one-on-one accountability coaching to create the easiest way to conquer procrastination once and for all.
It’s called Procrastination Eliminator and it will help you change your mindset from procrastination to production, spur you into action, and give you real results in just 28 days.
If you want to start using affirmations to improve your life, this is the easy way to start.
So let the affirmations begin today; it's your time to seize control and script the story of your own success!
Check It Out!
Procrastination Eliminator
Do you want to break free of the debilitating cycle of procrastination that keeps most people from reaching their dreams?
Do you wish you could finally act instead of dreaming, scheming, and planning?
Are you ready to stop making excuses and start making progress?
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When we stop procrastinating, we become our best selves.
Wise Words
This Really Happened
All I can say is peace and stillness. A feeling I haven't felt in a long time.
~Raymond C.
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