Daily Affirmations For Improving Self Esteem

How many times have you heard people use the words, "affirmations" or "motivational speech?" If you are like most, you have mistaken these words for mere commonplace dialogue. It may seem strange to talk about affirmations or motivational speech, but it is actually an important element of successful business and personal performance. The power of affirming thoughts and actions is astounding. It can change you from who you were to Who You Want To Be. And with powerful new techniques available to anyone, including you, Affirmations in New Thought can help you achieve your goals.


For example, consider a situation that has frustrated or discourage you in the past. Perhaps you have failed at some task or been unable to obtain the respect of others. Maybe you feel worthless or a burden is being put on you by someone or something in your life. If you are able to acknowledge these feelings, you can begin to work through them, using affirmations as a tool to support you as you move forward. These affirming statements can transform your negative feelings into positive beliefs which can empower you and strengthen your resolve.

The great news is that affirmations work because they change how you respond to life's challenges. They change the way you think, feel and act on a daily basis. Using affirmations on a consistent basis will enable you to see and experience positive changes in your life.

When you are working on improving your self-esteem, it is important to remind yourself of the positive changes you are making in your life every day. If you allow yourself to dwell only on the negatives, you will block the opportunities for improvement that exist in your life. It is important to realize how affirmations are changing your behaviors and the way you feel about yourself on a daily basis. In doing so, you will find that the affirmations you are consistently repeating will have a significant impact on your self-esteem and your sense of who you are.

Affirmations are powerful tools because they are repetitive communications that reaffirm your beliefs every time you repeat them. Repeating positive affirmations to yourself, either aloud or silently in your head while you are reading, writing or working is an exercise that strengthens your belief system. You do not have to be in the same room with the affirmation to feel its effect. The idea is to make the affirmation an inside activity, an "in your head" activity.

An affirmation is based on the statement "I am" and it implies "you are." Affirmations are usually spoken in a positive tone of voice and the language used carries an implied meaning. The basic idea behind the use of an affirmation is to create the link between your conscious and subconscious mind. By reaffirming your beliefs in everyday affirmations, you create a link from your subconscious mind to your conscious mind. By doing so, every time you state your affirmation to yourself, you are communicating to your subconscious mind. This process creates the neurological link that results in improved feelings of self-esteem and self-confidence.

When you use daily affirmations, you are making it an "in your head" activity. You do not have to vocalize every statement, but by stating your affirmation to yourself in your own voice, you create a powerful link between your conscious and subconscious minds. By using the word "I" when used with "belief" or "mind," you are combining the affirmation with the concept of change. By changing the way you think about yourself - by reaffirming your beliefs in daily affirmations - you create a better mental state for yourself. In other words, by using daily affirmations to improve your self-esteem, you are strengthening your foundation for any success that you wish to achieve.


The purpose of using affirmations is to improve the quality of your life. It is also important that you realize that using positive affirmation is not an easy task. It takes practice to write and say a daily affirmation. It also takes time to practice noticing your thoughts and your body movements while you are saying your affirmation. Nevertheless, by repeatedly practicing your affirmations, you will find that they become a habit and will actually become automatic.