I used to think it would be great if self-confidence
came in a jar, just like moisturizer, that could easily be applied each morning
after waking. Soothing and light,
I envisioned it as being a soft pink hue.
And, of course, its scent would be heavenly! After dabbing on my
confidence cream, I would instantly feel results; which would stay with me all
throughout the day…
I wish I could tell
you that confidence cream exists.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t.
What I have found
and use is a sweet little technique called self-affirmation. When applied daily, it becomes quite
effective over time. Much like
moisturizer, it is something I apply each morning while dressing.
An
affirmation is a brief, action assertion that’s repeated over and over in the first-person
(an “I” statement). For example, I might recite the following to tap into
my creativity: “I honor and use my creative gifts.”
As I’ve come to
realize, the mind tends to believe what it is told; especially when it hears something
often enough. So, why not tell it
great things you want to believe and manifest?
Although there is
much data to support the benefits of saying them aloud, my affirmations are
said silently—in my mind. An added
bonus: since I say them in the morning while I dress (something I already do),
there’s no extra time involved.
This easy application has become a daily habit. The focus of my affirmations may vary
from day to day. Summoning extra
self-confidence does come into play at times (for example, when I have a
presentation to make on a particular day).
I have seen the
benefits of affirmations first hand.
For me, affirmations have become my confidence cream. Instructions for use are simple: apply liberally and no less than
daily.
I’d love to hear if
you’ve tried affirmations or not.
If so, have you also found them to be beneficial? T.
