While not inherently related to witchcraft, affirmations can be extremely helpful in our practice of the craft, daily life, and spirituality.
What are affirmations and why are they important?
Affirmations are basically statements that we tell ourselves, that try to invoke positive thoughts and self-talk. They’re important because they can give you more confidence and allow you to have more belief in yourself.
They have really helped me gain more self-confidence!
How can I incorporate affirmations into my life?
All you have to do is find something positive that you wished that you could manifest, then tell yourself that you are that thing you manifest.
There really aren’t any “rules” that you have to follow when writing or thinking of your affirmations. Really, the only thing that has to be in an affirmation is it begins with “I am,” or that it is a definitive statement putting the speaker in the present (I am instead of I will).
Also, make sure your affirmations are positive and won’t cause harm to you are others.
*These are just some examples and I encourage you to create your own!*
- I love and accept myself no matter what
- I am enough
- I stand up for what is right and what I believe in
- I was put on this Earth for a reason
- I deserve to be happy
- I am on life’s amazing journey and savor every minute of it
- I am doing my best and that is perfectly fine
- Small things that have no effect in the long term do not bother me
Why do affirmations work?
Affirmations work because if you say or think something enough, you start to believe it.
I'm ready, sign me up!
A lot of people, myself included, don’t/didn’t know when to start affirmations. Honestly, you can do it whenever you feel like the time is right. Some people prefer to begin on the new moon (Unsure why? Check out my moon phases blog post!), but seriously it doesn’t matter in the slightest when you start as long as you are dedicated to improving yourself.
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Toobee is a mindfulness app. So far, I love it. If you have trouble remembering your affirmations, Toobee will remind you. Every hour, or whenever you want, Toobee will give you your chosen affirmation with a calming sound of your choice. You can choose from a list of affirmations they provide, or you can create your own.
I seriously love the app, 100% recommend it. Also, it is free on Google Play!