How to Create Affirmations That Work

We all know that affirmations can be very powerful and effective. But to get the most out of them, you have to believe what you're saying! How many times have you tried saying an affirmation only to feel dumb afterward or like it doesn't feel true to you? Here is one way you can create affirmations that will work.nnTry these steps daily for a week each until you are comfortable and feel like you truly believe what you're saying.n n1. Start in the third person nIt is always easier to say something nice about someone else than it is yourself. So, step outside of yourself and play the role of Observer when you begin a new affirmation. This will take away that "dumb feeling" when you're just starting out.n n"Shela is a beautiful and vivacious woman."n nThis sounds like I'm talking about someone else and not myself, so it's easier for me to say and not feel like a fake.n n2. Move to second personnOnce you've gotten into the swing of saying your affirmation in the third person, you can step it up a bit by speaking in the second person. This form actually works pretty good if you stand in front of a mirror.n n"You are a beautiful and vivacious woman."n nYou might feel silly the first few times you do this, but by now, you should be moving into believing your affirmation, so that feeling will pass quickly.nn3. Take the leap to first personnIf you've spent a week on each of the first two steps, this one will flow easily. This is the move into the big power affirmation.n n"I am a beautiful and vivacious woman."n nIf you still feel uncomfortable saying your affirmation in the first person, back up to step 2 or 1 until you are comfortable. n nUsing this method to create powerful, effective affirmations will help you start manifesting wonderful things into your life. The secret to a winning affirmation is your belief that it's true. The action of saying the affirmations every day will attract those energies and opportunities to you. Soon, you'll be an expert at manifesting!