6 Powerhouse Tips Using Positive Affirmations

You can use these six steps to turn your affirmations around and make them high energy and motivating.  

1. Make your affirmations active 

Using active verbs keeps the energy upbeat and your focus in the present moment. So now, your affirmation starts “I am [positive verb] …”

2. Include Positive Emotions 

Think of how you want to feel when you reach your goal. Are you happy? Proud of yourself? Relaxed? Grateful? Make sure your affirmation makes you feel good when you say it out loud.

3. Keep it Short 

Make your affirmations brief and memorable. Concise, focused statements are easier to remember.

4. Stay in the Present

Your affirmation should always be in the present tense. Make sure you use “I am” rather than “I will” statements.

5. Keep it Positive 

Focus on what you want, not what you don’t want. Think of the positive result you want to achieve.  

6. Switch up Your Affirmations 

Have a look at your current affirmations and see if they are working as well as they should. In the example above, you could refurbish it into something genuinely motivational.  

Instead of “I will lose weight and go to the gym every day,” let’s make it something that will make you feel good.  

“I am enjoying getting slimmer and fitter every day.” 

“I am feeling stronger and healthier by choosing a healthier lifestyle.”  

“I am joyfully and easily helping my body to get stronger and slimmer every day.”