Positive Thinking Strategies Women can Use

By Deanna Collins

Changing your mindset is the single most powerful and important step you can take to change your life. The power of positive thinking has been studied by the psychiatric medical, scientific and spiritual community and they've all determined the same thing - positive thinking has power. Of course, changing the way you think is easier said than done. That's where positive affirmations become a very useful tool.

What Is a Positive Thinking Affirmation?

It seems easy to throw out negative statements about ourselves. "I am fat," is a cruel and negative statement that doesn't inspire much confidence in a life. Positive affirmations are statements that dispel negative beliefs. Instead say, "I like myself like I am and am comfortable with my weight." That sounds much better and makes you feel that way too.

There is hope in a positive affirmation. Negative statements have a way of halting any future progress. It is acceptance of a false assumption. Positive affirmations focus on the thought process which is where the change begins.

Finding the Right Affirmations for You

The next step is to determine what your negative thoughts are and to replace them. Here is a great list of positive affirmations for women.

I heal quickly from illness or injury

My body is the picture of good health

The more grateful I am, the more reasons I find to be grateful

I want to be loved by others

When I give love to others, I receive it back by the power of ten

I have found a wonderful soul mate and we are happy together

My body weight is just right for me

My choices are positive and healthy

I know how to express my needs and my feelings

I am unique, special, creative and a wonderful person

I learn things easily and with little effort

I love "me" just the way that I am

My feelings are important and a part of who I am

I love my job

I communicate with others clearly and effectively

There is nothing wrong with wanting more for myself

I am getting wealthier each day

I have an abundance of energy

My mind is calm

I control my thoughts

I find success in everything I do

Do any of these affirmations apply to you? You are probably surprised by how many you can actually use. It brings to life the fact that women are not as different from each other and life situations as you may have first thought. There might be some negatives in your life that are not reflected here, but this list is a good place to start. Using the positive affirmations, for your weight for example, promote positive self-talk and keep you motivated as you work through the challenge.

Change your thoughts with affirmations. It takes time as with any process but through it all, you will learn to love, to accept and be patient with yourself. Don't worry; the process gets easier with time. Trust the process and discover a dynamic new life.

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