Positive Affirmations Create a Path to Success

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Positive Affirmations Create a Path to Success

Positive Affirmations Make a Positive Impact

Do you ever hear the term “positive affirmations”? If you read enough about success you’ll come across it at some point. Affirmations come from the idea that if you tell yourself something or hear something enough times you’ll believe it. That means that positive affirmations are positive things that you are told or hear regularly that influence your life. The actual definition of an affirmation is the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed. It can also be emotional support or encouragement. The things you believe in most are what create your reality. If you tell yourself you’re going to have a great day you more than likely will.

Examples of Positive Affirmations

Telling yourself you’re going to have a great day is a start but let’s take a look at a list of positive affirmations that are easy to get started with.

  • I learn from my mistakes
  • I never give up
  • I make the best of every situation
  • I am successful
  • I am wealthy
  • I am the creator of my own destiny

As you can see these affirmations examples are all about you. The best way to word them is by using the word “I” and terms that make it sounds like it’s happened already. You want to convince yourself that you can do it because you already have. Create the confidence within yourself and make it powerful.

It can be tough to imagine a situation to use positive affirmations on at first. Remember you can use them for work, school, life, or wealth just to name a few. Imagine How much better your job would feel if you created an affirmation for work. You could inspire coworkers to do the same and eventually boost office morale. If the whole office is more productive because of you it’s almost guaranteed you’ll get rewarded.

Teach Them Early

your kids will thank youPositive affirmations for kids is also a huge thing you can start early on in your child’s life. If you are a parent you do everything you can to make the best life you can for your children. Imagine how much more they could accomplish if they convinced themselves they can do anything. Teach them to tell themselves “I am the hardest working student in my class” or “I’m the best athlete on my team”. These ideas will push them to the next level.

The Importance of Positive Thinking

The way you think will change how you view the world. Have you ever had a bad thing happen early on in your day? It can be difficult to bounce back because you focus on negative ideas. Positive affirmations area great way to start thinking positively.

Affirmations are powerful and should be used as often as possible. You can use them in the morning to start your day, if you are struggling and need reassurance, or before bed. It’s really up to you and you may need to experiment to get the best results. Many people believe that you should say your affirmations out loud. It may be helpful for you to do this but it isn’t necessary. Positive affirmations are a thought so just thinking of the idea will help you tremendously.

Positive Impact on Your Life

It may seem odd at first but positive thinking will impact how you feel. They are good for creating more happiness and positive emotions. It also promotes big thinking. If you tell yourself that you are going to be a millionaire everyday you will start thinking about how to reach big goals. Your happiness and big dreams will start to influence the people around you. Imagine how your life will improve if you family, friends, coworkers, or employees start having a more positive outlook. There’s no downside to thinking more positively.

Big People Believe in Big Thinking

The idea of thinking big has been around for a long time. Every nation, religion, or company has been created by someone with big ideas. Positive affirmation may not have been what helped every big thinker along but it did help a few and here are some examples

Napoleon Hill

He is known for his book “Think and Grow Rich” as you can see it has to do with thinking. One of the quotes he is most famous for is “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve.” He used positive affirmations for success because he knew it would help build an empire. As a result of his positive thinking his empire was able to teach others how to be successful and think positively. 

Henry Ford

The man that brought the automobile to the average person was known for thinking big. He is credited for saying “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” He knew that the way you think would correlate to what kind of life you had. Even without finishing school (dropped out at age 15) he still went on to become one of the most well known businessmen in history.

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey daydreamed of his future success. He was so committed to the idea that he would become successful that he post dated a check 10 years in advance for $10 million. The check was for “acting services rendered” he kept that check in his wallet until it fell apart. He eventually reached his goal. His positive thinking helped him achieve his dreams.

Will Smith

Almost everyone with access to TV or the internet knows who Will Smith is now. Before he became a major celebrity he still believed he was. He believed that he was an A list celebrity you just didn’t know him yet. That powerful thinking was able to push him to fame. Will Smith believes that if you aren’t making someone else’s life better than you are wasting yours. That is powerful thinking, he will change the world.

It’s Time

It's time to get motivatedYou’ve read about how positive affirmations will make your life better. You’ve also read about how successful people have used positive thinking and affirmations to become famous world wide. Now it’s your turn to create a positive affirmation for yourself.  This is only going to take a few steps.

Step 1

Find something that you think you want because it will make your life better. This could be anything from having a great day to becoming the wealthiest person in you family. Make sure that it is something you want.

Step 2

Create a phrase to go along with what you are trying to achieve. This should be a statement that includes and “I”. It’s also a good idea to use words that are past tense like you’ve already done the task. I’m having a great day is a good example. Here are a few examples to go along with the wealth and success. “I am a successful businessperson.” or “I am a millionaire, I work hard for my dreams.”  Whatever it takes to motivate you and make you feel good about what you are doing.

Step 3

This is the final step. All you have to do is find the best time to tell yourself your affirmations. A great time to do it is in the morning while you are preparing for your day. You can also add to it as the day goes on or if you start feeling down. Through it in before bed to end your day on a positive note.

My Personal Affirmations

Creating affirmations isn’t the easiest thing because you have to have an idea of what you want. I didn’t start out with big thinking but it grew over time. This is a list of the affirmations I currently use, feel free to steal them if they sound like something you dream about.

  • I am a millionaire real estate investor
  • I am a best selling author for investing and lifestyle coaching
  • I am a motivation speaker, coach, and mentor
  • I’m making a difference in the world by teaching how to live a more fulfilling life.

I have big goals and I hope that after reading this you will too. If you are still having a hard time here are 3 sentences to use to create your affirmations.

  • I am ______
  • I have achieved ______
  • I made a difference by ______

Thinking Positive Thoughts Everyday

Life is too short to focus on all of the negatives. Everyday you should find something positive to think about because positive thinking will create more happiness for you. Daily motivations should be one of your main focuses. Every chance you get to look at the world in a positive light is a chance to grow into a more positive person. If you take anything away from this post it should be the most important things are to think positively everyday, use affirmations to solidify positive thoughts, and focus on what makes you happiest.

Share Your Positive Mindset

The most successful people in the world because successful because they know that the way you think determines how you live. Start thinking in a way that makes your life positive. After you have started thinking more positively the most important step is to share your ideas with others. It only takes one positive action to change a person’s life. Imagine how great it would feel to tell yourself “I made a difference.” Get out there and share positivity.

If this post helped you create a positive affirmation or think more positively please share it with someone. Everyone deserves more positivity in their lives. Our goal is to build a community of people that believe success comes to those who believe anyone can succeed. Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter to get new content first. If newsletter aren’t your thing find us on Facebook and Instagram!

Reading Your Way to Success

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Reading Your Way to Success

What Makes Reading so Important

Have you ever wondered what makes some people more successful than others? In most cases it’s the amount of time someone spends reading. Reading gives you a chance to look into the mind of someone that came before you or has more experience. Another common trend with people that read often is the formation of a keystone habit. Keystone habits are habits that are so influential on your life that creating one will change how you view the world. It can take many hours of work to create the habit of reading but the trade off is more happiness and success. Let’s take a look at ways to create a new habit.

How to Get Started

Getting started is always the hardest part of any task. When it comes to reading it can be even more difficult. I find this stems from being forced to read books we’re not interested in for a significant portion of our lives (think back to school).

  1. The first step to getting started will be experimenting and finding out what kind of books you are interested in reading. If you can’t decide take a look at best sellers on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Narrow it down to a few books and pick the one that you think will be the most entertaining.
  2. The second step is to read small portions every day. The best way to do this is find a time that you can consistently read or 15 to 30 minutes every day. Many people like to read right at the end of the work day. Another great choice is reading before bed. Reading before bed can be a great choice because it gets you away from electronics and calm you down.
  3. The third step will be to set goals and monitor your progress. At first it may be hard to stay consistent but make sure you have goals that push hard enough that you have to try but, not so hard that you give up. As you achieve your goals right down what you’ve accomplished even if it’s as simple as reading 1 chapter. No achievement is too small when creating new habits.

Once you have started to take the small steps you need to create your new habit you will realize that you want to keep learning more. As this desire for new resources grows you will need to start exploring what reading options are out there waiting for you.

Explore Your Reading Resources

Sometimes reading a book isn’t the best option. They can be difficult to transport and can be hard to read without the right lighting. Don’t let that get you done, there are greener pastures. Technology has advanced to the point where no matter where or what you’re doing you have access to reading or books of some form. Just to name a few we have eBooks, magazines, forum posts, blog posts, and to really get into left field audio books. Every reading resource you can find is worthwhile to look into. Sometimes you have to experiment to find out what is best for you. Speaking of what’s best for you the only way to know is to track your progress.

Tracking Your Progress

Statistics may be a boring topic but it’s the only way to optimization. When you take the time to look back at what you have accomplished you will see the progress and be excited by it. There are many way to track your progress when you read.

  • Log all the books you’ve read – Logging all of your books lets you see trends in what you enjoy reading, how quickly you read, and lets you go back to reread in the future.
  • Make Notes – It can be difficult to remember what you have read. Making notes allows you to refresh your memory without having to start from scratch. You can use note cards, notebooks, or even the book itself to take notes. Don’t forget you can highlight books too just make sure they are yours and not borrowed.
  • Quiz Yourself – We all know taking tests and quizzes can be boring or even stressful. Quizzing yourself on a book can be as simple as asking yourself what just happened or as complicated as creating a test. A test could be flashcards, multiple choice, true or false, or maybe even a quick essay.

Remember that reading can be difficult. Track what you have done to show yourself that you can make the most difficult challenge look easy.

Share Your Experiences

Now that you’ve taken your first step towards creating a keystone habit. It’s time to get your friends and family involved. Reading doesn’t have to be something you do on your own. Tell people about what you are reading and what you would like to read in the future. Get others excited about the same things you are excited about. If you can’t convince your friends and family seek out peers that are like minded. There are book clubs and mastermind groups around the world. These groups are there to help each other. They will be there to help you.

Just remember you are forming this habit for you, don’t let others bring you down. Everytime you read it should be something you want to read. Reading will change your life. Make sure you enjoy it and follow through with creating your new keystone habit. As a first step towards sharing your experiences share this post on your favorite social media.  If you really want to get involved sign up for our newsletter and updates.

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