A few years ago, I was part of a training group in which we had to do a lot of role plays. In one of those role plays, the exercise was to practice affirming each other. After the exercise, the instructor asked everyone how it felt to receive those affirmations. Each one of us reported to have felt very good and appreciated; these feelings stayed with most of us for at least the rest of the day.
What if you could do that for yourself everyday. What if you reminded yourself everyday about how amazing you are and about all the things you have been through and come out alive, and about all the more wonderful things you can go on to do with each day and the rest of your life.
The practice of using affirmations daily to boost motivation for success in any endeavour has become very popular in our time.
What are Affirmations?
Affirmations are positive statements that can be said to oneself to acknowledge a goal which has been achieved and also to encourage the achievement of future goals. When these statements are repeated daily and visualized in the mind, can eventually propel the achievement of those goals. If you are a spiritual person, you will call it FAITH.
It does not however mean that, any random affirmation will work to boost your motivation to remain in abstinence. Whatever you are saying to yourself has to be true to you and your situation.
Here are a few examples that could be useful.
1. I am alive and in charge, not my cravings
2. I can be confident all by myself, I don’t need drugs
3. I am sober and loving it
4. I can make it through today without drugs
5. I am strong enough, I can do without drugs
6. I went through yesterday without drugs, I can do it again today
7. Kings and Queens don’t do drugs, they rule. I am going to rule the day!
8. I am a champion, I won the battle!
9. I am too strong to let stigma get me down
10. I am a survivor, I will keep going strong
11. I am these number of days sober, hurray!
12. I will celebrate today with a, ‘Oh my, I am alright’.
Are you already practicing affirmations, let me know about them in the comments.
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That’s very true
Positive affirmation makes your spirit very light as a believer
Great piece
Keep them coming
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Thank you Nakie, I am glad you like this. Will surely keep more coming.
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Keep it up Sis. you are healing a lot of psychological sickness and stressed.
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Thank you Eric Baiden. I am privileged to be able to share my knowledge with all of you.
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Nice piece. U are doing a great job. Keep it up.
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Thank you Stella. Will keep doing my best.
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Thanks for educating us on the daily affirmation tips for recovery.
We are always learning something new.
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Thank you Serwaa for your positive comments always.
I am happy you are learning new things.
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