The power of positive affirmations
One of the biggest challenges of your life is to live your values. Or put another way, what you do daily, is your life. If you aspire to be healthier and happier in 2020 then practicing Pilates, yoga and barre with us is a great place to start. These mindful movement practices will not only improve your fitness but also help you adopt a positive mindset in the rest of your life. Your intentions become even more powerful when they are written down as positive affirmations which you can reread and repeat to yourself daily.
Setting your positive affirmations
Take a moment now to write down your top six values. Now think of the behaviours and attitudes that exemplify those values, particularly if there are some you struggle with. Over the next six weeks, I’m encouraging you to set a positive affirmation each week. Read the positive affirmation daily and apply it, so your actions reflect your intention.
Ten years ago, I wrote 25 positive affirmations on some palm cards. I chose one each week and repeated it and I used them to help guide me to make decisions more in line with my values and the life I wanted to live. I found them to be a very effective tool for making some fundamental life changes (e.g. becoming a morning person, exercising more etc). To get you started, I share below some of my positive affirmations. Make each affirmation your own by inserting words that resonate with you into the square brackets or replace them entirely.
Week one: Set a positive affirmation for how you’ll begin your day.
Your day is what you make it. So set up your day with a positive mindset. For example:
“I spring out of bed with [joy and excitement].”
Week two: Set a positive affirmation for your workout routine.
What drives you to exercise? Tap into this reason to feel more motivated and enjoy your sweat. For example:
“During my work-out routine, [I feel healthier and healthier] by the minute.”
Week three: Write a positive affirmation to boost your mindset and attitude.
Take the healthy habits from the studio and apply them beyond, starting with your attitude. For example:
“My attitude grows [happier and healthier] every single day.”
Week four: Write a positive affirmation for the facial expressions or body language you would like to express.
70% of our communication is non-verbal. How can you reflect a more positive and open approach. For example:
“My smile reflects [a joy for living and a healthy lifestyle].”
Week five: Write a positive affirmation for how you’ll connect with others.
Whether it’s your partner, family, friends or work colleagues, take a moment to think about how you can nurture those relationships and write an affirmation relevant for you. The following example is broad, but be as specific as you like:
“I contribute to the healthy growth of my relationships.”
Week six: Write a positive affirmation that will bring out your playful, fun-loving side.
Life can get serious, so it’s important not to take your practice or yourself too seriously. Write an affirmation that will uniquely draw out your light-hearted, playful side and embody it this week, e.g.:
“I laugh at myself with childish joy.”
We’d love for you to join us for our next challenge. Start with our Intro Offer to discover how mindful movement can benefit you, and put your affirmations into practice.
