Today I write to write. Not to post a recipe, a workout, a review. I write to affirm.
Affirm what?
af·fir·ma·tion
–noun1. the act or an instance of affirming; state of being affirmed.
2.the assertion that something exists or is true.
3..confirmation or ratification of the truth or validity of a prior judgment, decision, etc.
I am a person who lives and breathes affirmation. I look for it everywhere. In my work, my faith, my abilities, my relationships, etc. And while this is all fine and dandy, there is one affirmation that is lacking.
Myself
The hubs says is makes you more confident, and in this “AH-HA” moment, I agree!
Affirmation to oneself can do wonders, if we let it.
MENTAL TOUGHNESS, DETERMINATION, UNCEASING PASSION!
And by affirming ourselves, we can affirm others.
I recently discovered this affirmation kit over on THIS blog and thought it was GENUIS!
I think I just might make one myself. Maybe 31 one cards, one for each day of the month.
Scramble them up, and pull out one each morning.
Hmm, I might need some affirming………
Nah, I’m in! Are you?
Cheers to “AH-HA” Affirmations!
LC
105 comments:
I LOVE this concept my dear. I may have to follow your lead on the 30-days of affirmations. I think we all deserve to focus on "me" a little bit more than we probably do. We're often so busy helping boost others up that we forget about ourselves sometimes.
I love this idea, and the affirmation kit is so smart. A daily reminder of what could be would be nice! Great post, girl!
Oh how perfect is the timing of this post?! I love it! "MENTAL TOUGHNESS, DETERMINATION, UNCEASING PASSION!" That is going on my vision board. :)
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I love it.
That kit is so cool. I am with you - very much need to affirm myself.
I def. need to affirm myself in a lot of things right now, even if I dont want to be honest with myself.
I'm all about the affirmations...and I think it really helps to say it out loud, see it in writing, and contemplate it. Like, the more senses you use, the more it "soaks in" to your brain/mind/body :)
I love how confident and care free guys are.. I need more affirmation in my life!
affirmations are wonderful. here is one for you :) you are strong, funny, and supportive and we love you in the blog community lindsay!
Wow, what a great idea, I love it!! I'm in!!:)
What a lovely idea! I love those card! I think that just being still for five minutes in the morning and thinking about how much of a contribution we can make to the world can increase our lifejoy tenfold.
Awesome post!!! That little box of affirmations is an awesome idea!!!! :D
It's like the love languages... I'm totally a "words of affirmation" girl! If I don't get affirmation, I don't feel loved! I'll give you some affirmation, k? THANK YOU for being such a constant source of support in my life! It's so nice to know that I have a friend out there who truly cares about me and is interested in my life! You are wonderful and I'm thankful to God for you :)
Oooo I would love to do something like that! That sounds awesome! :)
ahhhh!!! i totally needed this post and am so grateful for the reminder to find affirmation even in myself! i love the box/card idea! Thanks for sharing :)
That is an AMAZING idea!! I love it!! Definitely checking out those affirmation cards now:) I am always IN!
Love this! Those affirmation cards are a brilliant idea. Thank you much for sharing today Lindsey.
This is a really great idea. It will really help to start the day out on the right foot. I like it!
I love the idea of doing one for each day of the month. Thanks for sharing!
This is a wonderful idea! It's tough to find affirmation in oneself, and that's where we need it the most. Thanks for sharing this!
great idea! love affirmations :)
oh wow, I love that affirmation box and think you should totally do it. If I were crafty, I would too ;-) I need affirmations to myself too, I am all about it outwardly, but for me OF me? Notsomuch. Example? My running struggles. I am the first to call myself a failure and that's the worst thing I can do.
I'm sorry if I'm being slow here---how are you *not* self-affirming now? Have I just been reading the Lindsay vibe totally differently? How will you behave differently when you *are* self-affirming as opposed to your usual?
It's so hard to be profound when you're confused. :D Sorry for all the questions, and for the all the apologies--I'm Canadian. ;)
This looks like a beautiful idea Lindsay!!! I love it. My box may not be as pretty as everyone else's ;-) but I am IN!
A few other ideas with affirmations:
*I have a set of colorful ones on my mirror. I read them when I'm brushing my teeth and if I happen to consciously look in the mirror. I feel it reflects the affirmation back, and makes me deal with it! :-)
*I keep affirmations in my wallet. I dunno why, it just feels best.
*I used to keep affirmations on my dashboard- again- eyes glance there for speed and other info. scanning...it gets the affirmation in the brain a bit more.
*I have a tree of affirmations and goals on my fridge- all pretty colors... why? Tree= grounding and solid... affirmations/goals = leaves and expansion....
*You can buy the photo cube that is blank and put 6 positive reminders in it. I have one of those on my desk at work/school and have made it for others. Such friendly reminders that appear in my cube include: The journey is the prize.; Breathe./Rehydrate./Refocus.; Si, se puede. There are three others, but I forget them.... and I need to change them out!
Peace!
Those are awesome! I can always use a positive mental boost. :)
LOL! oh S, I feel like it comes and goes in waves. So this was a good reminder
for me to stay focused. Does that makes sense? When like throws so many curve
balls our way, I tend to lose that affirmation instead of making it stronger. So
I am FED UP with the excuses and ready to reaffirm this a**! haha.
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jo, do this! its doesn't have to be crafty at all. Then you can pull one out
before your runs. I bet it will do wonders!
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hope you guys had a great 4th, full of all kinds of beautiful affirmations!
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agreed. I think God puts that on our heart so that we can find that confidence.
ya know?
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let me know if you do it Maryea!
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i agree! and boy do we need that some days. right?
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Glad you liked them. How's the family? When does the cuz have leave? you guys
are such an inspiration to me!
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oh I am excited! let me know if or how you make them Em!
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I know, we tend to forget that we need to affirm ourselves. But I hope you know
that you are AMAZING julia!
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go for it linds. I hope that affirms you, hehe. But really, youre so crafty,
you'd make a great box!
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oh I like that idea too! 5 minutes of stillness.
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peeeerrrrrrfect! keep me posted!
p.s.
love that you knew that brand of licorice!!
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well you just made my day. Thanks Kalli and I can't say enough about you! I am
so glad you are back at blogging these days
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i think you do an amazing job Allie. I am always inspired by your attitude!
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i just use sticky notes! no need to make it pretty. whatever works!
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yes, just like the love languages and I am words of affirmation too! And thank
you for making me feel loved. And now you need to know that you are one special
lady. I am blessed to "know" such a free spirit, honest, and God loving woman.
You Rock ABBY!
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i hope you get to join in Gen!
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I am in!
I search for affirmation in everything else in my life except myself. You're right - not okay! It's okay to celebrate ourselves. We deserve it!
its funny you say that because thats excatly what my hubs has been doing and
says. Its mental strength! well said lisa
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sometimes its good to let it all out on the table. right? Hope it helps ALlie!
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have you ever posted those on your blog? would LOVE to see and read them Wendy!
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its one of those mental blocks ya know, so seeing it written down helps a ton.
p.s.
Shipping your bites today! yea!
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its funny because I always thought you screamed affirmation, in a good way! but
I think we affirm each other too. GOOD THING cause YOUR FREAKIN AWESOME!
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i want to see that board. post it!!
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yes, could be and should be. Right Kell?!
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YES!! I've used affirmations a lot getting over my anxiety issues! It's amazing how well it works! :)
This would be an awesome gift for people - especially if it was handmade!
please do! I think it would do wonders with workouts, relationships, etc. Let me
know if you hop in. Trying to get your sis in too!
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please do! I think it would do wonders with workouts, relationships, etc. Let me
know if you hop in. Trying to get your sis in too!
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you nailed it perfectly susan. we are on the same page! lets do this.
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especially at the start of a new week or month, ya know?
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a gift? THATS GENUIS! Maybe I'll do that too! thank you so much jess.
great idea.
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I look for affirmation from everyone and everywhere else as well. Finding it within myself can feel like a hard concept to understand and follow through with sometimes you know?? Such a great reminder L! :)
I was given this assignemt several weeks ago and failed...why is it so hard to affirm ourself?! So I am in!!
Hugs,
Katie : )
because it requires us to focus on us, which feels weird. But WE SHOULD!!
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I know exactly. Following through is the hardest part! thats why I think these
cards, day by day, might help.
:)
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what a great idea!! i can't wait to hear how it goes :)
That is such a great idea, when you come up with your 31 will you share them? I would love to make cards and pull one out for each day. Love this post!
I love it! Such a brilliant idea. I got through the bar exam with affirmations taped to the inside closet door. I think it's time to start bring out the affirmations -- but this time printed on pretty cards like that! :)
i love this!!!!!
totally need something like this in my life!
Love this. Please read The Choice by Max Lucado (it's ahort, not a book)
http://www.maxlucado.com/static/email_archive/2010/06.20.html
It will help you make your affirmations.
thank you thank!! such a great reference Missy!
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let me know if end up doing it Emily.
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i think I did that too when I was in college or in some kind of training. As a
working adult I forgot all about it. Lets bring it back for sure!
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I think it would be cool to share one each day!
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I love this idea Lindsay! I find it easy to affirm others, but for some reason doing so to myself is so tough!
Wow, I love that affirmation kit, too. I'd love to make one for myself - scramble it up and see what life hands us each day! :) Can you hold me accountable to this?? heh
Cute idea! I used to save fortune cookie papers and Dove candy wrappers with sweet quotes on them. I feel like this is along those same lines :)
I love this, Linds. and I love you!!
I have been blessed with an abundance of (too much??) confidence, and even lately with my physical challenges it has not waned... instead it is what gets me through, I think.
a daily affirmation is something I most definitely could use, however... to give me additional focus. <3
What a "well worth my time reading" post! Thank you for this. So useful for my day today and life in general. I need to do more of this. I used to write these things on paper and put them on my mirror or have them in my journal. They really help to set the stage for my day/week, etc.
exactly! thats my plan! I'll hold you accountable to this and you hold me
accountable to YOGA!
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i agree. The focus on us makes us feel awkward almost but it is so good for us,
ya know?
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oh I like your idea too! so clever, as always!
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oh yea! so glad amanda. I used to do the same thing. I'm not sure how it slipped
away but I could really use this focus again too!
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i think that pride can inhibit us or stir us up indeed. I am stubborn in that
way. So i definitely understand the need to refocus on the self LOVE not
self confidence part. ya know? I hope all is well kris. I've been thinking about
you!
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I just love you and your blog <3
well ya know what? I love you right back!
<3!
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Love this, Linds! You know I'm right there with you. I'm seriously going to make an affirmation kit! A little lulu, a lot of bible, and some wise words from friends. :)
oh perfect! I bet yours will be beautiful!
<3 you!
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Ooooo love this and your facial expressions!! :D I bet your hubby's self talk is very reaffirming--it has to be to compete at the level he does right??
I took my first spin class and loved it! Thought of you!
Lindsay, thanks for the link! That kit is perfect. I try hard to state affirmations frequently to myself throughout the day, but...sometimes it can get tough! Mind gets drudged down in the small things, that in the end, really don't matter!
Our whole lives we are told not to brag, show off, act conceited, etc. & in an effort to fit in & stay in the lines, it's easy to get away with mediocrity. Now I wonder how we would all shine if we opened the box we put ourselves in & allowed ourselves to be great! We are divine creations. Capable of tremendous things, blessed with a spirit and a body. So thankful to be alive!
Xoxo, Nellie
...wlw, that sounds like something I really need in my life. Especially now. And it is thoughtful because you can make things to help others too and spread that love.
I like "real" posts - affirmations, change, etc. like this more than reviews and "what I ate" ;)
What a great idea, I am really liking those cards. I think if you were to have one each day it would give you a little goal to check off the list. Something simple yet feel good! Plus the bonus of making others feel great as well.
I need to be better about this. You are such an inspiration!
i bet your box would be full of such amazing affirmations. So good to hear from
you Sarena. Can't wait to catch up on whats been going on in your life.
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exactly!! I hope you do this with me..
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oh well thank you! so glad it could be shared with others. Now just ignore my
next post, the WIAW. hehe.
Cheers!
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amen to that Nellie! You have the perfect way of putting things in perspective.
Thank you!
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my mind does the same thing. Thats why I think doing this daily will help! ya
know? let me know if you try Jayme!
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oh I am so glad you liked spin! wish I could have been there with ya. and Yes,
the hubs definitely USES self talk as tool for his profession. It amazes me how
the mind works.
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it's so easy getting caught up in the go-go-go of everyday life, this is a great way to stop and appreciate life. love that you always remind me to think :)
You always give us so many good things to think about Lindsay! :) Thank you...
I love the affirmation kit! Please let us know if you create your own!
Wow!!!! I'm always in awe of how inspiring you are.. this is way cool!
I think we all could use some self affirmations. It's sometimes hard to do when you're trying to be humble at the same time. But there is a balance. If we are not confident in ourselves, we can't be of service to anyone else. Pride and self loathing are similar in that they both cause us to overly focus on ourselves. Thanks for the inspiring thoughts today.
it is a balance. well said Jen. And I can definitely tell when one is "off"
balance.
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i did create one, but its not as fancy. haha. Think post-it notes.
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yes, that go go go makes us crazy! I don't know how I always seem to forget the
little things. Oh my!
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This is a GREAT idea. I would love to incorporate a childrens themed one for the kids too!
oh steph, great idea!!! do it and post it please.
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