Last Updated on September 2, 2021 by Shane Corbitt
Affirmations are positive statements that help you meet your goals. They can be powerful motivators to change your mindset, build positive new habits, and get more of what you want in your life. But did you know that writing down your affirmations can turbocharge them, so you get faster results?
The act of writing your affirmations makes them more tangible and brings them out of your head and into the real world. It doesn’t matter if you type them on your computer, tablet, or phone, or use pen and paper. What counts is the act of writing them down. Pinning your written affirmations where you will see them often or having them pop up as a reminder on your phone gives them even greater authority and gives you a regular reminder of what you want more of in your life.
Here are the steps to best write transformative affirmations to get more of what you want faster.
Write your Goal as an Affirmation
Take some quiet time to really focus on getting your affirmation right for you. Make sure that it aligns with your values and your priorities. Make sure your affirmation is an “I statement” and includes a positive, active verb. If you like, you can include your name to make it a formal commitment to yourself.
For example, you might write “I [first name, second name] am easily
- becoming fitter and healthier
- enjoying going to the gym every day
- stopping smoking
- speaking confidently in public.”
Keep Writing it Down!
Experts say that repetition is key when practicing affirmations. You have to rinse and repeat multiple times a day regularly and consistently to help build new neural pathways in your brain and rewire your mindset. And writing your affirmations out numerous times a day is even more effective.
When you write, you have to focus on what you’re doing; your mind can’t drift as it can when you’re reciting out loud.
Commit to writing your affirmation at least ten times a day for it to be most effective. Many people like to start their day this way, or you may prefer to do it on your lunch break or before bed. You might want to use a special notebook as a physical reminder of what you want to achieve. Keep it on your night table or your desk, so it’s there waiting for you.
Note Down Successes
It can get a little tough to remember to write down your affirmations every day. As extra encouragement, it helps to write down the successes, big and small, that show that your affirmation practice is working. Before you know it, you’ll be well on your way to success!
