The Problems with Positive Affirmations Beállítások

[joselcollin]

Last year I used positive affirmations to avoid getting anxiety attacks again while studying for a very difficult exam and for boosting my self-worth when it came to my job. I really did feel good about myself and passed the exam even though it was a very stressful time for me.

However weeks ago I started experiencing depression and anxiety which I hadn’t experienced in a couple years. Before this happened I had stopped saying my previous affirmations and started to constantly tell myself I was at peace and calm even though I was stressed out. It really came to a point where they didn’t seem to be doing much. Eventually I just stopped saying the affirmations.

Now that I’m learning more about TMS I realize that I’ve just been repressing my emotions by saying those affirmations when I never fully believed them. I’ve basically been programming myself that feeling bad about myself is bad and that I can only allow good thoughts to enter my consciousness.

What puzzles me is that the positive affirmation advice was given to me by a Life Coach who’s been doing this for years. She must have success using these techniques otherwise she wouldn’t still be in business. This just seems like something that eventually leads to worsening symptoms of TMS.

Your thoughts please.

[utmostacidic]

Today I decided to say my affirmations all day long and I mean all day long. It really made
a big difference. I felt very positive and enjoyed my day so much better.

I basically just said I am getting better and better and better. I am healed. I emotionally
felt like I was in such a good place. At first they were just word but by tonight I felt so
empowered.

I do believe what we speak can bring life or death so to speak. I am learning we have
a choice what we want to speak into our day. And I do think our bodies respond
to our words whether we believe it or not.

I am going to concentrate more on believing what I say. I am sure that is powerful, too.

I know someone recommended Steven Conenna's book. What did you like most about it?
I do need some input in my journaling because it does not feel like I am going deep enough.

How is everyone doing with journaling??????