How To Apply The Law Of Affirmation To Your Everyday Life
This is a guest post from Ryan Ridgway who is the founder and a key contributor to WeeklyHustle.com. He is an avid entrepreneur, always exploring new opportunities. Blogger, hustler, avid fitness enthusiast, and adrenaline junkie are all great terms to describe him. He loves open networking; connect with him on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Google+. If you would like to guest post here email a post to kimanzi@talesofwork.com and I’ll review it.
“What you say is what you get.”
Cliché right? But really though, have you ever stopped for a moment to dissect that statement and find if it’s actually true? A poor man is poor because he utters the phrase “That would be nice if I could obtain that.” On the other hand, a rich man is rich because he uses the phrase “It will be nice when I obtain that.” Whether we realize it or not, our lives are carefully constructed of what we expect, and the attitude we give to every single situation that comes our way. As the title of this post precludes, an affirmation is simply a declaration of what is true, and as far as I’m concerned just about anything can be true, and it all starts from the words that come out of our mouth.
I have a large mirror in my room. I don’t use it to see if I have anything up my nose, nor do I use it to see if my outfit would pass a test. I use this mirror to empower myself every morning. I’ve written around 20 phrases on my mirror that I read aloud every morning. It’s a task that is often overlooked by many, but try it out and tell me at the end of the day that it wasn’t one of the most productive days you’ve had in a while? Written upon my mirror, you’ll find phrases like “I will make my first liquid-million by age 25″ – “No Drama, Only Results” – “You are a gentleman” – among many other phrases and reminders. A note card placed on your desk or on your car’s dashboard can also be a great constant reminder of what you’re chasing after.
Look at your life right now and think of one particular thing that is holding you back. Maybe it’s the fear of an upcoming job interview or business meeting. Perhaps it’s the inability to use your time efficiently. No matter the circumstance, I’m a firm believer that radical changes can start taking effect solely dependent on the way we speak. Here are some common circumstances where you can use your power of verbal affirmation to propel you forward in life…
“It will be great if I get this job.”
“When I get hired, I will be among the top 5 sales reps in a matter of months.”
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“I’m so nervous for this date!”
“This date will be fun and relaxing. I hope she’s an amazing woman.”
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“I hope my Grandma will be okay.”
“My Grandma will make an incredible full recovery very quickly.”
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Are you starting to see how your words can set the pace for the rest of your day or even the rest of your life? This power of affirmation is bestowed upon us two-fold if you’re thinking about it from a faith-based perspective. I believe that if we take time out of our day to think upon our dreams and goals, and speak them aloud, God will honor those future plans to fruition.
There are plenty of nay-sayers in this world, but surprisingly enough, the biggest one can be ourselves. Eliminate this dilemma! If you speak poorly about your health, finances, or family…the outcome will be poor. If you speak optimistically about your health, finances, and family…the outcome will be abundant! The biggest thing stopping us from achieving our wild dreams and ambitions is ourselves.
Given the way you speak, what expectations are you setting for yourself? What are some phrases you can start using in your everyday life to ensure a positive outcome?
