#5 Why Your Affirmations Aren't Working

Keywords

affirmations, self-help, positive thinking, mental health, personal development, self-image, body positivity, mindset, coaching, neuroplasticity

Summary

In this conversation, Sarah Fui discusses the effective use of affirmations, emphasizing the importance of personalizing them to resonate with individual beliefs and experiences. She critiques the common practice of using generic affirmations, which often reinforce negative self-talk instead of promoting positive change. Sarah provides practical strategies for crafting affirmations that feel true and encourages listeners to practice them regularly to rewire their thought patterns. She also offers her assistance in creating personalized affirmations for those who struggle with self-talk. Contact Sarah on Instagram @sarahfuicoaching or email her at sarah@sarahfui.com

Takeaways

• Affirmations should resonate with your true beliefs.
• Generic affirmations can reinforce negative self-talk.
• Focus on gratitude rather than appearance in affirmations.
• Speak affirmations out loud for greater impact.
• Repetition of affirmations helps rewire negative thought patterns.
• Attach affirmations to daily routines for consistency.
• Personalize affirmations to reflect your unique experiences.
• Identify common negative thoughts to create positive affirmations.
• Seek help if you're struggling to create effective affirmations.
• Affirmations are a process that requires time and practice.