Does practice of “saying affirmations” really work?

We've all heard about using affirmations as part of our personal growth. But have you ever tried them? Most people who have tried using affirmations have done so with mixed results. Some people have trouble with affirmations because affirmations sometimes “feel like a lie”. And frankly, a lot of people feel that they just don't work at all. But using affirmations is one of those teachings that just doesn't seem to go away. A lot of people still believe in them and many respected speakers still preach use of them.

But there are still some big questions about using affirmations:

1. If they do work, why don't they work all time? 2. Is there a proper way to “say” them? 3. How long do I have to wait for what I'm affirming to show up ?

Well, I want to clear away some of fog about using affirmations.

WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT AFFIRMATIONS?

Affirmations can be used to destroy bad habits and create good ones. Affirmations can help you get clear and stay focused. Affirmations can help you speed up progress on your goals. Affirmations keep you balanced and calm. Affirmations can help you live life you want. Affirmations can change your life.

The key, is that you really need to know how to use them. It is important to first understand what affirmations are really all about. In a nutshell, affirmations are everything you think, say, believe, feel and do. So if you've ever recited affirmations that just didn't happen in your life, it's because there is some conflict between what you are saying and who you are.

Once you come to an understanding of what affirmations are, you need to know how they work. I don't have enough room in this article to explain it all, but understand that our affirmations directly relate to our energy. Our energy directly relates to Universe. The Universe relates back to us. So in other words, our affirmations work based on, (again), who we are.

Are you starting to notice a common thread? You see, affirmations really have no power in Universal scheme of things, it is you that has all power. Affirmations are simply a tool; a tool for influencing you. And you - by way of your energy (or vibrations) and your actions, influence Universal flow as it relates to your life.

SO WHAT DO AFFIRMATIONS ACTUALLY DO FOR YOU?

Affirmations are truly key to getting yourself in line with what you want, need and desire in life. You see, affirmations, when used properly, change way you think. They change way you look at things; at yourself, your problems, your hopes and dreams. Once you change way you think, feel and believe - you can then take appropriate action to manifest your desires. And when you become harmonious with your affirmations - things you are affirming began to show up.

IF ONLY, IF ONLY, IF ONLY

Remove these words from your vocabulary!

The words "If only …" are disempowering and focus solely on past.

So many times people say, "If only I had chosen this career, if only I hadn't listened to her, if only I knew then what I know now …"

Well, you didn't choose that career, you did listen to her and you didn't know then what you know now, so don't spend another minute fretting over past because you have no control over it.

You do, however, have control over what you think, say and do now and that is where you create your power.

What is important to know is that you have not failed; you have merely created a result. If you are unhappy with result, then do something about it, but do not place blame on yourself, previous circumstances or anyone else.