#396 Stop blowing smoke up your butt!
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Affirmations are powerful tools for personal growth that work by rewiring mental pathways, but only when they're believable enough to counteract self-doubt and build confidence over time. Learning to use affirmations effectively can shift your mindset and transform your self-perception when paired with consistent action.
• Affirmations aren't magic spells - they require consistent, intentional practice
• Current thought patterns are like worn grooves in a road that your mind follows by default
• Effective affirmations create new mental pathways through repetition
• Make affirmations personal, present tense, and believable
• Align your affirmations with concrete actions for reinforcement
• Repeat affirmations daily, out loud, and with intention
• "Every thought we think is creating our future" - Lewis Hayes
Write down three affirmations that counter your biggest self-doubt. Say them out loud every morning this week. Pair them with action and watch as your confidence starts to shift. Visit growthinstigators.com to learn more about how I can help you or your team grow.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Affirmations (00:00:00)
2. The Big Idea: Believable Affirmations (00:00:27)
3. Mental Pathways Visualization (00:00:53)
4. Three Steps for Effective Affirmations (00:01:15)
5. Growth Challenge and Closing Question (00:02:09)
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