Having a Rough Time? Here's Some Positive Affirmations to Help Out!

Most of us know what an affirmation is but in case you don't here is the definition:

af·firm·a·tion

ˌafərˈmāSH(ə)n/

noun

plural noun: affirmations

1. 1.

   the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed.

   "he nodded in affirmation"

   synonyms:

   declaration, statement, assertion, proclamation, pronouncement, attestation; More oath, avowal, guarantee, pledge; deposition; formalaverment, asseveration "an affirmation of faith" confirmation, ratification, endorsement "the poem ends with an affirmation of pastoral values"

   antonyms:

   denial

   • Law

     a formal declaration by a person who declines to take an oath for reasons of conscience.
2. 2.

   emotional support or encouragement.

   "the lack of one or both parents' affirmation leaves some children emotionally crippled"

    

   In this case, I will be talking about positive affirmations-- the second definition shown above. 

    

   We all go through rough times in our life, where it feels like we just can't see the life. We begin to tell ourselves things that are negative. Eventually, these things begin to make things worse. What we tell ourselves can have a big impact on our view of the world, on our perception. Our perception makes up the world we live in.

    

   "Reality is irrelevant; perception is everything." -Terry Goodkind

    

   When we begin to tell ourselves negative things, eventually they turn our views of the world dark. So, there's a coping mechanism I learned a while back that has helped me tremendously and I thought I'd share it with you. 

    

   AFFIRMATIONS! That's right! They've helped me so much! There's so much you can do with positive quotes but first, I want to share a few that have helped me through the toughest times-- that way you have something to start out with. 

    

   
   

   • That which does not kill you, makes you stronger in the end.
      

   • This too, shall pass. 

    

   • It may be raining now, but the sun can't hide forever!
      

   • Happiness can only be created by ourselves, by living the life that we desire. Don't ruin that happiness by doing what others want you to do, go out and make your life the way you want it, be who you are and ignore those that seek to ruin your happiness.

    

   • You are beautiful inside and out.
      

   • Strength is not measured by how much you can lift, but by how many times you got up when you were knocked down.
      

   • Bravery is looking your fear in the eye and saying, "I can do this, you have no power over me."

    

   • You can't live your whole life being what others want, you must create and mold what you want. So what are you waiting for? Go out and do it!  

   
   

 Most of these I have written myself and some I got from a former therapist of mine. You may use them if you wish to. 

Here's a few things that you can do with affirmations that I have seen help myself and others:

• Choose one that most fits the situation or feeling, fits as in is opposite of the feeling you have. For example: If you are depressed, you would probably choose something like  "It may be raining now, but the sun can't hide forever!" or "This too, shall pass." Now, take that affirmation and memorize. Make sure you have it down. If you can't memorize it, write it down and put it near your bedside and another someplace that you use all the time. Now, in the morning when you wake, and right before you go to sleep take that and say it 10x. When you start to feel stressed out with these feelings pull them out (during the day) and say it 10x. This will help get your mind back on track. Of course it won't cure depression, but it is a great coping skill that can help.
• Choose several that fit your situation like above and write them out on small index cards. Put them up in your bathroom on a mirror so that you can see it and read it. Put it on your fridge, in your purse, you can use it as a book mark. Put it places you see most often around your home and if you have a desk or your own locker at work, put it there. That way you are reading it often and it will eventually get stuck in your brain. It really helps.
• Or you could, memorize one you choose and say it to yourself whenever you need it.
• What's even cooler is-- you can make up your own! You don't have to use mine or anyone elses! You can make up your own, use your favorite quotes too! 
• You can use these any which way you want, these are only a few suggestions to start you out! 

Now that I have given you a few suggestions, try them out! It is said, the more you say or do something, you can change your mindset or how you live your life. 

I really hope you enjoyed this post! Till next time! 

~Ari the Ant

***DISCLAIMER-- THIS IS NOT WRITTEN AS A CURE ALL, IF YOU ARE SUICIDAL, DEPRESSED OR NOT IN A GOOD MINDSET I URGE YOU TO STILL CALL YOUR SUPPORT TEAM AND IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE, PLEASE CALL A HELP LINE. THIS IS ONLY A COPING SKILL I HAVE USED TO HELP COPE WITH THESE FEELINGS.