Introduction

The power of Affirmations

Today is a new day. Today is a day for you to begin creating a joyous, fulfilling life.

Today is the day to begin release all your limitations. Today is the day for you to learn the secrets

of life. You can change your life for the better. You already have the tools within you to do so.

These tools are your thoughts and your beliefs. In this book, I will teach you how to use these

tools to improve the quality of your life.

For those of you who aren't familiar with the benefits of positive affirmations, I'd like to

explain a little about them. An affirmation is really anything you say or think. However a lot of

what we normally say and think is quite negative and doesn't create good experiences for us. We

have to retrain our thinking and speaking into positive patterns if we want to change our lives.

An affirmation opens the door. It's a beginning point on the path to change. In essence,

you're saying to your subconscious mind: "I am taking responsibility. I am aware that there is

something I can do to change." When I talk about doing affirmations, I mean consciously

choosing words that will either help eliminate something from your life or help create something

new in your life.

Every thought you think and every word you speak is an affirmation. All of our self-talk,

our internal dialogue, is a stream of affirmations. You're using affirmations every moment

whether you know it or not. You're affirming and creating your life experiences with every word

and thought.

Your beliefs are merely habitual thinking patterns that you learned as a child. Many of

them work very well for you. Other beliefs may be limiting your ability to create the very things

you say you want. What you want and what you believe you deserve may be very different. You

need to pay attention to your thoughts so that you can begin to eliminate the ones creating

experiences you do not want in your life.

Please realize that every complaint is an affirmation of something you think you don't

want in your life. Every time you get angry, you're affirming that you want more anger in your

life. Every time you feel like a victim, you're affirming that you want to continue to feel like a

victim. If you fell that life isn't giving you what you want in your world, then it's certain that you

will never have the goodies that Life gives to others - that is, until you change the way you think

and talk.

You're not a bad person for thinking the way you do. You've just never learned how to

think and talk. People throughout the world are just now beginning to learn that our thoughts

create our experiences. Your parents probably didn't know this, so they couldn't possibly teach it

to you. They taught you how to look at life in the way that their parents taught them. So nobody is

wrong. However, it's time for all of us to wake up and begin to consciously create our lives in a

way that pleases and supports us. You can do it. I can do it. We all can do it - we just need to

learn how. So let's get to it.

Throughout this book, I'll talk about affirmations in general, and then I'll get to specific

areas of life and show you how to make positive changes in your health, your finances, your love

life, and so on. This is a small book, because once you learn how to use affirmations, then you

can apply the principles in all situations.

Some people say that "affirmations don't work"(which is an affirmation in itself), when

what they mean is that they don't know how to use them correctly. They may say: "My prosperity

is growing," but then think, "Oh, this is stupid, I know it won't work". Which affirmation do you

think will win out? The negative one, of course, because it's part of a long-standing, habitual way

of looking at life. Sometimes people will say their affirmations once a day and complain the rest

of the time. It will take a long time for affirmations to work if they're done that way. The

complaining affirmations will always win, because there are more of them and they're usually

said with great feeling.

However, saying affirmations is only part of the process. What you do the rest of the day

and night is even more important. The secret to having your affirmations work quickly and

consistently is to prepare an atmosphere for them to grow in. Affirmations are like seeds planted

in soil. Poor soil, poor growth. Rich soil, abundant growth. The more you choose to think

thoughts that make you fell good, the quick the affirmations work.

So think happy thoughts, it's that simple. And it is doable. The way you choose to think,

right now, is just that - a choice. You may not realize it because you've thought this way for so

long, but it really is a choice. Now ... today ... this moment ... you can choose to change your

thinking. Your life won't turn around overnight, but if you're consistent and make the choice on

daily basis to think thoughts that make you fell good, you'll definitely make positive changes in

every area of your life.

I wake up each morning with blessings and gratitude for the wonderful life I lead, and I

make the choice to think happy thoughts no matter what others are doing. No, I don't do this 100

percent of the time, but I am up to about 75 or 80 percent right now, and it's made a big

difference in how much I enjoy life and how much good just seems to flow into my everyday

world.

The only moment you ever live in is this moment. It's the only time you have any control

over. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, which is why we call it the

present". If you don't choose to feel good in this moment, then how can you create future

moments that are abundant and fun?

How do you fell right now? Do you feel good? Do you fell bad? What are you current emotions?

What is your gut feeling? Would you like to feel better? Then reach for a better feeling or

thought. If you fell bad in any way - sad, grumpy, bitter, resentful, angry, fearful, guilty,

depressed, jealous, critical, and so on - then you've temporarily lost your connection to the flow

of good experiences that the Universe has waiting for you. Don't waste your thoughts on blame.

No person, place, or thing has any control over your feelings because they don't think in your

mind.

This is also why you really have no control over others - you see, you can't control their

thoughts. No one can control another unless that person gives permission. So you want to be

aware of this powerful mind you have. You can take total control over your own thinking. It's the

only thing you'll ever have total control of. What you choose to think is what you'll get in life.

I've chosen to think thoughts of joy and appreciation, and you can, too.

What kinds of thoughts make you feel good? Thoughts of love, appreciation, gratitude,

joyful childhood experiences? Thoughts in which you rejoice that you're alive and bless your

body with love? Do you truly enjoy this present moment and get excited about tomorrow?

Thinking these kinds of thoughts is an act of loving yourself creates miracles in your life.

Now let's get to the affirmations. Doing affirmations is consciously choosing to think

certain thoughts that will create positive results in the future. They create a focal point that will

allow you to be changing your thinking. Affirmative statements are going beyond the reality of

the present into the creation of the future through the words you use in the now.

When you choose to say "I am very prosperous", you may actually have very little money

in the bank at the moment, but what you're doing is planting seeds for future prosperity. Each

time you repeat this statement, you're reaffirming the seeds you're planted in the atmosphere of

your mind. That's why you want it to be a happy atmosphere. Things grow more quickly in

fertile, rich soil.

It's important for you to always say your affirmations in the present tense. For example,

typical affirmations would start: "I have ..." or "I am ..." If you say, "I am going to ..." or "I will

have ..." then your thought stays out there in the future. The Universe takes your thoughts and

words very literally and gives you what you say you want. Always. This is another reason to

maintain a happy mental atmosphere. It's easier to think in positive affirmations when you fell

good.

Think of it this way: Every thought you think counts, so don't waste your precious

thoughts. Every negative thought pushes good away; it keeps it just out of your reach. How many

times in your life have you almost gotten something good and it seemed to be snatched away at

the last moment? If you could remember what your mental atmosphere was like at those times,

you'd have the answer. Too many negative thoughts create a barrier against positive affirmations.

If you say "I don't want to be sick anymore", this is not an affirmation for good health.

You have to state clearly what you do want. "I accept perfect health now".

"I hate this car" does not bring you a wonderful new car because you're not being clear.

Even if you do get a new car, in a short time you'll probably hate it, because that's what you've

been affirming. If you want a new car, then say something like this: "I have a beautiful new car

that suits all of my needs".

You'll hear some people saying, "Life sucks!" (which is a terrible affirmation). Can you

imagine what experiences that statement will attract to you? Of course, it isn't Life that sucks, it's

your thinking that sucks. That thought will help you feel terrible. And when you feel terrible, no

good can come into your life.

Don't waste time arguing for your limitations: poor relationships, problems, illnesses,

poverty, and so on. The more you talk about the problem, the more you anchor it in place. Don't

blame others for what's seemingly wrong in your life - that's just another waste of time.

Remember, you're under the laws of your own consciousness, your own thoughts, and you attract

specific experiences to you as a result of the way you think.

When you change your thinking process, then everything in your life will also change.

You'll be amazed and delighted to see how people, places, things, and circumstances can change.

Blame is just another negative affirmation, and you don't want to waste your precious thoughts

on it. Instead, learn to turn your negative affirmations into positive ones.

For instance:

I have to body. BECOMES I love and appreciate my body.

I never have enough money. BECOMES Money flows into my life in an

abundant way.

I'm tired of being sick. BECOMES I allow my body to return to its

Natural, vibrant health.

I'm too fat BECOMES I honor my body and take good care of

it.

Nobody loves me. BECOMES I radiate love, and love fills my life.

I'm not creative. BECOMES I am discovering talents I did not

know I had.

I'm stuck in a lousy job. BECOMES Wonderful new doors are opening

for me all the time.

I'm not good enough. BECOMES I am in the process of positive change,

and I deserve the best.

This doesn't mean that you have to be worried about every thought you think. When you

first begin to make the changeover and really pay attention to your thoughts, you'll be horrified to

realize how negative much of your thinking has been. So when you catch a negative thought, just

think to yourself, That is an old thought; I no longer choose to think that way. Then find a

positive thought to replace it as quickly as you can. Remember, you want to feel good as much as

possible. Thoughts of bitterness, resentment, blame, and guilt make you feel miserable. And

that's a habit you really want to release.

Another barrier to allowing positive affirmations to work is feeling "not good enough" -

that is, you feel that you don't deserve to have good in your life. If that's your issue then you

could begin with Chapter 8 (Self-Esteem). You could see how many of the self-esteem

affirmations you can memorize, and then repeat them often. Doing so will help change that

"worthless" feeling you might be carrying around, to one of self-worth. Then watch your positive

affirmations materialize.

Affirmations are solutions that will replace whatever problem you might have. Whenever

you have a problem, repeat over and over:

"All is well. Everything is working out for my highest good. Out of this situation only good will

come. I am safe".

This simple affirmation will work miracles in your life.

I would also suggest that you avoid sharing your affirmations with other who may pooh-pooh

these ideas. When you're just getting started, it's best to keep your thinking to yourself until

you've achieved your desired results. Then your friends will say, "Your life is changing so much.

You're so different. What have you been doing?"

Go over this Introduction several times until you really understand the principles and can

live them. Also, zero in on the chapter that have the most meaning to you, and practice those

particular affirmations. And remember to make up affirmations of your own.

Some affirmations you can use right now are:

"I can fell good about myself!"

"I can make positive change in my life!"

"I can do it!"

Health

If you want to create better health in your body, there are definitely some things you must

not do: You must not get angry at your body for any reason. Anger is another affirmation, and it's

telling your body that you hate it, or parts of it. Your cells are very aware of every thought you

have. Think of your body as a servant that's working as hard as it can to keep you in perfect

health no matter how you treat it.

Your body knows how to heal itself. If you feed it health foods and beverages, give it

exercise and sufficient sleep, and think happy thoughts, then its work is easy. The cells are

working in a happy, healthy atmosphere. However, if you're a couch potato who feeds your body

junk food and lots of diet soda, and you skimp on sleep and are grouchy and irritable all the time,

then the cells in your body are working at a disadvantage - they're in a disagreeable atmosphere.

If this is the case, it's no wonder that your body isn't as healthy as you'd like it to be.

You'll never create good heath by talking or thinking about your illness. Good heath

comes from love and appreciation. You want to put as much love into your body as you possibly

can. Talk to it and stroke it in loving ways. If there's a part of your body that's ailing or dis-eased,

then you want to treat it as you would a sick little child. Tell it how much you love it, and that

you're doing everything you can to help it get well quickly.

If you're sick, then you want to do more than just go to the doctor and have him or her

give you a chemical to take care of the symptom. Your body is telling you that something you're

doing isn't good for your body. You need to learn more about health - the more you learn, the

easier it is to take care of your body. You don't want to choose to fell like a victim. If you do,

you'll just be giving your power away. You could go to a health-food store and pick up one of the

many good books that teach you how to keep yourself healthy, or you could see a nutritionist and

have a healthy diet created just for you, but whatever you do, create a healthy, happy mental

atmosphere. Be a willing participant in your own health plan.

I believe that we create every so-called illness in our body. The body, like everything else

in life, is a mirror of our inner thoughts and beliefs. Our body is always talking to us; we just need

to take the time to listen. Every cell within our body responds to every single thought we think

and every word we speak.

Continuous modes of thinking and speaking produce body behaviors and postures and

"eases", or diseases. The person who has a permanently scowling face didn't produce that by

having joyous, loving thoughts. Older people's faces and bodies so clearly show a lifetime of

thinking patterns. How will you look when you're elderly?

Learn to accept that your life is not a series of random events, but a pathway of awakening.

If you live every day in this way, you'll never grow old. You'll just keep growing. Imagine the

day you turn 49 as the infancy of another life. A woman who reaches age 50 today and remains

free of cancer and heart disease can expect to see her 92nd birthday. You and only you have the

ability to customize your own life cycle. So change your thinking now and get going! You're here

for a very important reason, and everything you need is available to you.

You can choose to think thoughts that create a mental atmosphere that contributes to

illness, or you can choose to think thoughts that create a healthy atmosphere both within you and

around you.

Positive affirmations for health

?? I enjoy the foods that are best for my body. I love every cell of my body.

?? I look forward to a healthy old age because I take loving care of my body now.

?? I am constantly discovering new ways to improve my health.

?? I return my body to optimal health by giving it what it needs on every level.

?? Healing happens! I get my mind out of the way and allow the intelligence of my body to

do its healing work naturally.

?? I balance my life between work, rest, and play. They all get equal time.

?? I am grateful to be alive today. It is my joy and pleasure to live another wonderful day.

?? I am willing to ask for help when I need it. I always choose the health professional who is

just right for my needs

?? I lovingly do everything I can to assist my body in maintaining perfect health.

?? I have a special guardian angel. I am divinely guided and protected at all times.

?? Perfect heath is my divine right, and I claim it now.

?? I devote a portion of my time to helping others. It is good for my own health.

?? I am grateful for my healthy body. I love life.

?? I am the only person who has control over my eating habits. I can always resist something

if I choose to.

?? Water is my favorite beverage. I drink lots of water to cleanse my body and mind.

?? Filling my mind with pleasant thoughts is the quickest road to health.

?? My happy thoughts help create my healthy body.

?? I breathe deeply and fully. I take in the breath of life, and I am nourished.

I CAN DO IT LOUISE L. HAY

www.wonwor.com How to use affirmations to change your life

Forgiveness

You can never be free of bitterness as long as you continue to think unforgiving thoughts.

How can you be happy in this moment if you continue to choose to be angry and resentful?

Thoughts of bitterness can't create joy. No matter how justified you fell you are, no matter what

"they" did, if you insist on holding on to the past, then you will never be free. Forgiving yourself

and others will release you from the prison of the past.

When you fell that you're stuck in some situation, or when your affirmations aren't

working, it usually means that there's more forgiveness work to be done. When you don't flow

freely with life in the present moment, it usually means that you're holding on to a past moment.

It can be regret, sadness, hurt, fear, guilt, blame, anger, resentment, or sometimes even a desire

for revenge. Each one of these states comes from a space of unforgiveness, a refusal to let go and

come in to the present moment. Only in the present moment can you create your future.

If you're holding on to the past, you can't be in the present. It's only in this "now" moment

that your thoughts and words are powerful. So you really don't want to waste your current

thoughts by continuing to create your future from the garbage of the past.

When you blame another, you give your own power away because you're placing the

responsibility for your feelings on someone else. People in your life may behave in ways that

trigger uncomfortable responses in you. However, they didn't get into your mind and create the

buttons that have been pushed. Taking responsibility for your own feelings and reactions is

mastering your "ability to respond". In other words, you learn to consciously choose rather that

simply react.

Forgiveness is a tricky and confusing concept for many people, but know that there's a

difference between forgiveness and acceptance. Forgiving someone doesn't mean that you

condone their behavior! The act of forgiveness takes place in your own mind. It really has nothing

to do with the other person. The reality of true forgiveness lies in setting yourself free from the

pain. It's simply an act of releasing yourself from the negative energy that you've chosen to hold

on to.

Also, forgiveness doesn't mean allowing the painful behaviors or actions of another to

continue in your life. Sometimes forgiveness means letting go: You forgive that person and then

you release them. Taking a stand and setting healthy boundaries is often the most loving thing

you can do not only for yourself, but for the other person as well.

No matter what your reasons are for having bitter, unforgiving feelings, you can go beyond

them. You have a choice. You can choose to stay stuck and resentful, or you can do yourself a

favor by willingly forgiving what happened in the past; letting it go; and then moving on to create

a joyous, fulfilling life. You have the freedom to make your life anything you want it to be

because you have freedom of choice.

***

Positive Affirmations for Forgiveness:

?? The door to my heart opens inward. I move though forgiveness to love.

?? There is no problem so big or so small that it cannot be solved with love.

?? Today I listen to my feelings, and I am gentle with myself. I know that all of my feelings

are my friends.

?? I am ready to be healed. I am willing to forgive. All is well.

?? The past is over, so it has no power now. The thoughts of this moment create my future.

?? When I make a mistake, I realize that it is only part of the learning process.

?? I give myself the gift of freedom from the past, and move with joy into the now.

?? I move beyond forgiveness to understanding, and I have compassion for all.

?? I know that old, negative patterns no longer limit me. I let them go with ease.

?? As I forgive myself, it becomes easier to forgive others.

?? I love and accept my family members exactly as they are right now.

?? I forgive myself for not being perfect. I am living the very best way I know how.

?? I cannot change another person. I let others be who they are, and I simply love who I am.

?? It is now safe for me to release all of my childhood traumas and move into love.

?? I know that I cannot take responsibility for other people. We are all under the law of our

own consciousness.

?? Everyone in my life has something to teach me. We have a purpose in being together.

?? I forgive everyone in my past for all perceived wrongs. I release them with love.

?? All of the changes in life that lie before me are positive ones. I am safe.

I CAN DO IT LOUISE L. HAY

www.wonwor.com How to use affirmations to change your life

Prosperity

You can never create prosperity by talking or thinking about your lack of money. This is

wasted thinking and cannot bring you abundance. Dwelling on lack only creates more lack.

Poverty thinking brings more poverty. Gratitude thinking brings abundance.

There are a few negative affirmations and attitudes that are guaranteed to keep prosperity

beyond your reach - for example: "I never have enough money!" That's a terrible affirmation to

use. Another unproductive one is: "Money goes out faster than it comes in". This is poverty

thinking of the worst kind. The Universe can only respond to what you believe about yourself and

your life. Examine whatever negative thoughts you have about money, and then decide to release

them and let them go. They haven't served you well in the past and will not serve you well in the

future.

Sometimes people think that their financial problems will be solved by inheriting money

from a long-lost relative or winning the lottery. Sure, you can fantasize about such things, or even

buy an occasional lottery ticket for fun, but please don't put a lot of attention on acquiring money

in this way. This is scarcity thinking, or poverty thinking, and it won't bring lasting good into

your life. Anyway, when it comes to the lottery, winning seldom brings positive changes into

anyone's life. In fact, within two years, most lottery winners have lost almost all of their money,

have nothing to show for it, and are often worse off financially than before. Then problem with

money acquired in this way is that it rarely solves any problems. Why? Because it doesn't involve

changing your consciousness. In effect, you're saying to the Universe: "I don't deserve to have

good in my life except by a fluke chance".

If you would only change your consciousness, your thinking, to allow the abundance of the

Universe to flow through your experience, you could have all the things you think the lottery

could bring you. And you'd be able to keep them, for they would be yours by right of

consciousness. Affirming, declaring, deserving, and allowing are the steps to demonstrating

riches far greater that you could ever win in a lottery.

Another thing that can keep you from prospering is being dis-honest. Whatever you give

out comes back to you. Always. If you take from life, then life will take from you. You may fell

that you don't steal, but are you counting the paper clips and stamps you're taking home from the

office? Or are you a person who steals time or robs others of respect-or perhaps steals

relationships? All these things count and are a way of saying to the Universe: "I don't really

deserve the good in life. I have to sneak it and take it".

Become aware of the beliefs that may be blocking the flow of money in your life. Then

change those beliefs and begin to create new, abundant thinking. Even if no one else in your

family has done this, you can open your mind to the concept of money flowing into your life.

If you want to prosper, then you must use prosperity thinking. There are two prosperity

affirmations that I've used for many years, and they work well for me. They'll also work for you.

They are:

"My income is constantly increasing,"

And

"I prosper wherever I turn."

I had very little money when I started using these affirmations, but consistent practice has

made them come true for me.

***

For a long time, I've believed that business is a place where we bless and prosper each

other. I've never understood the concept of cutthroat business, where you try to cheat and put one

over on the other person. That doesn't sound like a joyous way to live. There's so much

abundance in this world-all we need to do is recognize that fact and share the wealth.

At Hay House, my publishing company, we've always been honest and honorable. We live

up to our word, do our work well, and treat others with respect and generosity. When you live that

way, it's impossible to keep the money away; the Universe rewards you at every possible turn.

Today we have a fabulous reputation in the publishing world, and so much business that we're

turning it away. We don't want to grow so big that we lose the personal touch.

If I, an abused child who didn't finish high school, can do it, you can, too. So once a day,

stand with your arms open wide and say with joy:

"I am open and receptive to all the good and

abundance in the Universe. Thank you, Life".

Life will hear you and respond.

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Positive Affirmations for Prosperity

?? I am a magnet for money. Prosperity of every kind is drawn to me.

?? I truly believe that we are here to bless and prosper each other. I reflect this belief in my

daily interactions.

?? I think big, and then I allow myself to accept even more good from life.

?? The money that comes to me today is a pleasure to handle. I save some and spend some.

?? Wherever it is that I work, I am deeply appreciated and well compensated.

?? I live in a loving, abundant, harmonious universe, and I am grateful.

?? Today is a delightful day. Money comes to me in expected and unexpected ways.

?? I am now willing to be open to the unlimited prosperity that exists everywhere.

?? I now do work I love, and I am well paid for it.

?? Life supplies all my needs in great abundance. I trust life.

?? I pay my bills with love, and I rejoice as I write out each check. Abundance flows freely

through me.

?? The law of attraction brings only good into my life.

?? At this very moment, enormous wealth and power are available to me. I choose to fell

worthy and deserving.

?? I move from poverty thinking to prosperity thinking, and my finances reflect this change.

?? I deserve the best, and I accept the best now.

?? The more grateful I am for the wealth and abundance in my life, the more reasons I find to

be grateful.

?? I release all resistance to money, and I now allow it to flow joyously into my life.

?? I express gratitude for all the good in my life. Each day brings wonderful new surprises.

?? My good comes from everywhere and everyone.

Creativity

You can never express yourself creatively by talking or thinking about what klutz you are.

If you say, "I am not creative," then that's an affirmation that will be true for you for as long as

you continue to use it. There's an innate creativity flowing through you, and if you let it out, it

will surprise and delight you. You're tapped in to the creative flow of energy in the Universe.

Some of you may express yourself more creatively than others, but everyone can do it.

We create our lives every day. Each of us has unique talents and abilities. Unfortunately,

too many of us had well-meaning adults stifle that creativity when we were children. I had a

teacher who once told me I couldn't dance because I was too tall. A friend was told he couldn't

draw because he drew the wrong tree. It's all so silly. But we were obedient children and believed

the messages. Now we can go beyond them.

Another false assumption is that you must be an artist to be creative. That's just one from

of creativity, and there are so many more. You're creating every moment of your life- from the

most common, ordinary creation of new cells in your body, to your emotional responses, to your

present job, to your bank account, to your relationships with friends, and to your very attitudes

about yourself. It's all creativity.

Also, you could be a really good bed maker, you could cook delicious food, you could do

your job creatively, you could be an artist in the garden, or you could be inventive in the ways in

which you're kind to others. These are a few of the millions of ways of expressing oneself

creatively. No matter which way you choose, you'll want to feel satisfaction and be deeply

fulfilled by all that you do.

You're divinely guided by Spirit at all times. Know that Spirit makes no mistakes. When

there's a strong desire within you to express or create something, know that this feeling is divine

discontent. You longing is your calling- and no matter what it is, if you go with it, you'll be

guided, guarded, and assured of success. When a purpose or path is laid before you, you have the

choice to just trust and let it flow, or remain stick in fear. Trusting the perfection that resides

within you is the key. I know that it can be frightening! Everybody is afraid of something, but you

can do it anyway. Remember, the Universe loves you and wants you to succeed at everything you

do.

You're expressing yourself creatively every moment of everyday. You're being you in

your own unique way. Knowing that, you can now release nay false mental beliefs that you're not

creative, and go forward with each and every project that comes to mind.

Never make the mistake of thinking that you're too old for anything. My own life didn't

begin to have meaning until I was in my mid-40s, when I started teaching. At age 50, I started my

publishing company on a very small scale. At 55, I ventured into the world of computers, taking

classes and overcoming my fear of them. At 60, I started my first garden and have become an

avid organic gardener who grows her own flood. At 70, I enrolled in a children's art class. A few

years later, I totally changed my handwriting - I became inspired by author Vimala Rodgers, who

wrote Your Handwriting Can Change Your Life. At 75, I graduated to an adult art class and have

started to sell my paintings. My current art teacher wants me to get involved with sculpture next.

And recently, I took up yoga, and my body is making positive changes.

A few months ago, I decided to stretch myself in areas that scared me, and I took up

ballroom dancing. Now I'm taking several classes a week, and I'm fulfilling my childhood dream

of learning to dance.

I love to learn things I haven't experienced. Who knows what I'll do in the future? What I

do know is that I'll be doing my affirmations and expressing new creativity until the day I leave

this planet.

If there's a particular project you want to work on, or if you just want to be more creative

in general, then you can use some of the following affirmations. Use them joyously as you release

your creativity in a million and one different projects.

Positive Affirmations for Creativity:

• I release all resistance to expressing my creativity full.

• I am safe, and I am fulfilled in all that I do.

• I am always in touch with my creative source.

• All of my creative projects bring me great satisfaction.

• I create easily and effortlessly when I let my thoughts come from the loving space of my

own heart.

• I know that I can create miracles in my life.

• There is ample time and opportunity for creative expression in whatever area I choose.

• I fell good expressing myself in all sorts of creative ways.

• My family totally supports me in fulfilling my dreams.

• I direct my creative talents toward music, art, dance, writing - anything that gives me

pleasure.

• The key to creativity is knowing that my thinking creates my experience. I use this key in

every area of my life.

• My talents are in demand, and my unique gifts are appreciated by those around me.

• I am a clear thinker, and I express myself with ease.

• Life is never stuck, stagnant, or stale, for each moment is ever-new and fresh.

• I am learning to be more creative every day.

• My heart is the center of my power. I follow my heart.

• My job allows me to express my talents and abilities, and I rejoice in this employment.

• I am a joyous, creative expression of life.

• My potential is unlimited.

• Ideas come to me easily and effortlessly.

• My innate creativity suprises and delights me.

I CAN DO IT LOUISE L. HAY

www.wonwor.com How to use affirmations to change your life

Love and Romance

Personal relationships always seem to be the first priority for so many of us. Unfortunately,

hunting for love doesn't always attract the right partner because our reasons for wanting love may

be unclear. We think, Oh, if I only had someone who loved me, my life would be so much better.

That's not the way it works.

There's a big difference between the need for love, and being needy for love. When you're

needy for love, it means that you're missing love and approval from the most important person

you know-yourself. You may become involved in relationships that are codependent and

ineffectual for both partners.

You can never create love in your life by talking or thinking about being lonely. Feeling

lonely and needy just pushes people away. Nor can you heal a relationship in your life by talking

or thinking about how awful it is. This only places attention on what's wrong. You want to turn

your thoughts away from the problem and create new thoughts that will produce a solution.

Arguing for your limitations is just resistance, and resistance is simply a delay tactic. It's another

way of saying. "I'm not good enough to have what I'm asking for".

The first relationship to improve is the one you have with yourself. When you're happy

with yourself, then all of your other relationships improve, too. A happy person is very attractive

to others. If you're looking for more love, then you need to love yourself more. This means no

criticism, no complaining, no blaming, no whining, and no choosing to feel lonely. It means being

very content with yourself in the present moment and choosing to think thoughts that make you

fell good now.

There's no one way to experience love, for we all experience love in different ways. For

some of us to really experience love, we need to feel love, through being hugged and touched.

Some of us, however , need to hear the world "I love you". Others need to see a demonstration of

love, like a gift of flowers. Our preferred way of experiencing love is often the way we feel most

comfortable demonstrating it back.

I suggest that you work on loving yourself nonstop. Demonstrate the growing love you

have for yourself. Treat yourself to romance and love. Show yourself how special you are.

Pamper yourself. Buy yourself flowers for your home; and surround yourself with colors,

textures, and scents that please you. Life always mirrors back to us the feelings we have inside.

As you develop your inner sense of love and romance, the right person to share your growing

sense of intimacy with be attracted to you like a magnet.

If you want to go from loneliness thinking to fulfillment thinking, then you need to think in

terms of creating a loving mental atmosphere within you and around you. Do let all those

negative thoughts about love and romance just fade away; and instead, think about sharing love,

approval, and acceptance with everyone you meet.

When you're able to contribute to the fulfillment of your own needs, then you won't be so needy

and codependent. It has to do with how much you love yourself. When you truly love who you

are, you stay centered, calm and secure, and your relationships at home as well as at work are

wonderful. You'll find yourself reacting to various situations and people differently. Matters that

once may have been desperately important won't seem quite as crucial anymore. New people will

enter your life, and perhaps some old ones will disappear - this can be kind of scary at first - but

it can also be wonderful, refreshing and exciting.

Once you're clear about this issue in your mind, and you know what you want in a

relationship, you must go out and be with people. No one is going to suddenly appear at your

doorstep. A good way to meet people is in a support group or night class. These types of gettogethers

enable you to connect with people who are like-minded or who are involved in the same

pursuits. Be open and receptive, and the Universe will respond to you, bringing you your highest

good.

Remember, when you think joyous thoughts, you'll be a happy person, everyone will want

to be with you, and all of your current relationships will improve.

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Positive Affirmations for Love & Romance

?? From time to time, I ask those I love, "How can I love you more?"

?? I have come to this planet to learn to love myself more, and to share that love with all those

around me.

?? I choose to see clearly with eyes of love. I love what I see.

?? Life is very simple. What I give out comes back to me. Today I choose to give love.

?? Love happens! I release the desperate need for love, and instead, allow it to find me in the

perfect time - space sequence.

?? I rejoice in the love I encounter every day.

?? I now deserve love, romance, and joy - and all the good that life has to offer me.

?? Love is around every corner, and joy fills my entire world.

?? Love is all there is!

?? I am beautiful, and everybody loves me. I am greeted by love wherever I go.

?? I am surrounded by love. All is well.

?? I am safe in all my relationships, and I give and receive lots of love.

?? My heart is open. I speak with loving words.

?? I attract only healthy relationships. I am always treated well.

?? I have a wonderful lover, and we are both happy and at place.

?? I am very thankful for all the love in my life. I find it everywhere.

?? I am in a joyous, intimate relationship with a person who truly loves me.

?? Long - lasting, loving relationships brighten my life.

?? I come from the loving space of my heart, and I know that love opens all doors.

***

I CAN DO IT LOUISE L. HAY

www.wonwor.com How to use affirmations to change your life

Job Success

Finding success in a career is a major problem for many people. However, you can always

have a successful job if you simply change the way you think about work. You'll never find work

a pleasure if you hate your job or you can't stand your boss. What a terrible affirmation that is. It

will be impossible for you to ever attract a great job with that belief system. If you want to enjoy

your time at work, then you must change your thinking. I'm a great believer in blessing every

person, place, and thing in the work-place with love. Begin with your current job: Affirm that it is

merely a stepping-stone to far greater positions.

You're in your current job because of things you believed in the past. You drew it to you

by your thinking. (Perhaps you learned your attitude toward work from your parents). No matter -

you can change your thinking now. So bless with love your boss, your co-workers, the location,

the building, the elevators or stairs, the offices, the furniture, and each and every customer. This

creates a loving mental atmosphere within you, and the entire environment will respond to it.

I've never understood the reasoning behind belittling or berating others at work. If you're

an owner, a manager, or a supervisor, how can you possibly expect to get the best work from

others if they're frightened or resentful? We all want to be appreciated, acknowledged, and

encouraged. If you support your employees and give them respect, then they'll give you the best

work they can.

Please don't believe that it's hard to get a job. That may be true for many, but it doesn't

have to be true for you. You only need one job, and your consciousness will then open the

pathway for you. Don't have faith in fear. When you hear of negative trends in business or in the

economy, immediately affirm: "It may be true for some, but it is not true for me. I always prosper

no matter I am or what is going on".

People often ask me for affirmations to make their relationships at work smoother. In fact,

for many people this is a really big issue in their lives. I'm deeply aware that whatever I give out

comes back to me multiplied. This is true everywhere, including at work. In the workplace, it's

important to know that every employee (and employer) has been attracted by the action of love,

for it's his or her Divine right place here at this very moment. Divine harmony permeates us all,

and we can flow together in the workplace in a most productive and joyous way.

There aren't any problems that don't have solutions. There aren't any questions without

answers. Choose to go beyond the problem to seek the Divine solution to any type of discord that

seems to appear. Be willing to learn from any strife or confusion as it comes up. It's important to

release whatever pattern may be in your consciousness that has contributed to the situation.

You know that you're successful in all that you do. You're inspired and productive. You

serve others willingly and gladly. Divine harmony reigns supreme within and around you and

within and around each and every person in your workplace.

If you like your job but fell that you're not getting paid enough, then bless your current

salary with love. Expressing gratitude for what you have now enables your income to grow. And

please, absolutely no more complaining about the job or your co-workers. Your consciousness put

you where you are now. Your changing consciousness can lift to you a better position. You can

do it!

I CAN DO IT LOUISE L. HAY

www.wonwor.com How to use affirmations to change your life

During your workday, there a number of things you can do to release tension. Here are a few

of my suggestions:

1. Before you go to work every day, do this simple exercise: Just sit comfortably and

concentrate on your breath. Whenever you notice thoughts coming in, gently bring your

awareness back to your breath. Give yourself at least 10 or 15 minutes to dwell in the

silence each day. There's nothing difficult or tricky to this.

2. Write or type this affirmation and put it where you can see it at work every day:

"My job is a peaceful haven. I bless my job with love.

I put love in every corner, and my job lovingly

responds with warmth and comfort. I am at peace."

When you start to think about your boss, say this affirmation to yourself:

"I only give out that which I wish to receive. My love and acceptance of others is mirrored to

me in every way."

Refuse to be limited in any way by human-mind thinking. Your life can be filled with love and

joy because your work is a Divine idea. Remember to say to yourself every day before going

to work:

"No matter where I am, there is only infinite good, infinite wisdom, infinite harmony, and

infinite love".

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Positive Affirmations for Job Success

?? The joy I find in my career is reflected in my overall happiness.

?? I truly believe that we are here to bless and prosper each other. I reflect this belief in

my haily interactions.

?? Making decisions is easy for me. I welcome new ideas, and I follow through with what

I say.

?? I choose healthy stimulation. During breaks at work, I speak positively with others and

listen with compassion.

?? At my job, my co-workers and I encourage each other's growth and success.

?? I am at ease speaking in front of others. I have confidence in myself.

?? When I make up in the morning, I plan for a good day. My anticipation attracts positive

experiences to me.

?? I create a good feeling at work. I realize that there are laws that govern the universe,

and I work with these laws in every area of my life.

?? The perfect job is looking for me, and we are being brought together now.

?? When I encounter problems on the job, I am willing to ask for help.

?? I deserve to have a successful career, and I accept it now.

?? I know that when I do my best at job, I am rewarded in all sorts of ways.

?? Everyone I encounter at work today has my best interests at heart.

?? Opportunities are everywhere. I have a multitude of choices.

?? My job supports the unfold of my highest potential. I am successful at everything I do.

?? I am the star in my own movie. I am also the write and the director. I create wonderful

roles for myself in my work environment.

?? I am very good at giving encouragement and positive feedback to others.

?? Working together is part of the purpose of life. I love the people I work with.

?? I have unlimited potential. Only good lies before me.

?? My workplace is a pleasure to be in. There is mutual respect among my co-workers.

***

Stress - Free Living

This is the moment in which you're either enjoying or not enjoying your life. What you're

thinking is creating the way you feel in your body right now, and it's also creating your

experiences of tomorrow. If you're stressing out over every little thing and making mountains out

of molehills, you'll never find inner peace.

We talk a lot about stress these days. Everyone seems to be stressed out by something.

Stress seem to be a buzzword, and we use it to the point where I think it's a cop-out: "I'm so

stressed", or "This is so stressful", or "All this stress, stress, stress".

I think that stress is a fearful reaction to life's constant changes. It's an excuse we often use

for not taking responsibility for our feelings. If we can put the blame out there on someone or

something, then we can just play the innocent victim. Being the victim doesn't make us feel good,

and it doesn't change the situation.

Often we're stressing ourselves out because we have our priorities mixed up. So many of

us feel that money is the most important thing in our lives. This is simply not true. There's

something far more important and precious to us - without which we couldn't live. What is that?

It's our breath.

Our breath is the most precious substance in our lives, and yet we totally take it for granted

that when we exhale, our next breath will be there. If we didn't take another breath, we wouldn't

last three minutes. Now if the Power that created us has given us enough breath to last as long as

we shall live, can't we have faith that everything else we need will also be supplied?

When we trust life to take care of all our little problems, then stress just melts away.

You don't have time to waste on negative thinking or emotions, because that only creates

more of what you say you don't want. If you're doing some positive affirmations and you're not

getting the results you desire, then check to see how often during the day you allow yourself to

feel bad or upset. These emotions are probably just the thing that's frustrating you, delaying the

manifestation of your affirmations, and stopping the flow of your good.

The next time you realize how stressed you are, ask yourself what's scaring you. Stress is

just fear, it's that simple. You don't need to be afraid of life or your own emotions. Find out what

you're doing to yourself that's creating this fear within you. You inner goal is joy, harmony, and

peace. Harmony is being at peace with yourself. It's not possible to have stress and inner harmony

at the same time. When you're at peace, you do one thing at a time. You don't let things get to

you.

So when you feel stressed, do something to release the fear: breathe deeply or go for a

brisk walk. Affirm to yourself:

"I am the only power in my world;

and I create a peaceful, loving, joyful, fulfilling life".

You want to move through life feeling safe. Don't give a little word like stress a lot of

power. Don't use it as an excuse for creating tension in your body. Nothing - no person, place, or

thing - has any power over you. You're the only thinker in your mind, and your thoughts are the

ones that create your life.

So train yourself to think thoughts that make you feel good. That way you'll always be

creating your life out of joy and in joy. Joy always brings more to be joyous about.

***

Positive Affirmations for Stress - Free Living

?? I let go of all fear and doubt, and life becomes simple and easy for me.

?? I am even - tempered emotionally well - balanced.

?? I create a stress - free world for myself.

?? I am safe when I express my feelings. I can be serene in any situation.

?? I relax all of my neck muscles, and I let go of any tension in my shoulders.

?? I have wonderful relationships with my friends, family members, and co-workers. I am

appreciated.

?? I slowly breathe in and out, and I find myself relaxing more and more with each breath.

?? I am comfortable with my finances. I am always able to pay my bills on time.

?? I am capable person, and I can handle anything that comes my way.

?? Financial security puts me at ease and makes me feel good about my future.

?? I am centered and focused, I feel more secure each day.

?? I am always in a loving atmosphere - both at home and at work.

?? I am willing to learn. The more I learn, the more I grow.

?? I trust myself to deal with any problems that arise during the day.

?? No matter how old I am, I can always learn more, and I do so with confidence.

?? When I feel tense, I remember to relax all of the muscles and organs of my body.

?? I meditate on a regular basis and reap benefits from this practice.

?? I let go of all negativity that that rests in my body and mind.

?? I close my eyes, think positive thoughts, and breathe goodness in and out.

?? I am in the process of making positive changes in all areas of my life.

Self - Esteem

You'll never have good self-esteem if you have negative thoughts about yourself.

Self-esteem is merely feeling good about yourself, and when you do so, you develop

confidence. Confidence then builds self-esteem - each step feeds upon the other. Once you get

the rhythm going, you can accomplish almost anything.

Since self-esteem is what you think about yourself, you have the freedom to think anything

you want. So why would you want to belittle yourself?

You were born extremely confident. You came into this world knowing how wonderful

you are. You were so perfect when you were a tiny baby. You didn't have to do anything - you

were already perfect - and you acted as if you were aware of that. You knew you were the center

of the Universe. You weren't afraid to ask for what you wanted. You freely expressed you

emotions. You mother knew when you were angry; in fact, the entire neighborhood knew it. And

when you were happy, your smile lit up the whole room. You were so full of love and confidence.

Little babies will die if they don't get love. Once we're older, we learn to live without love,

but nobody will stand for that. Babies also love every inch of their bodies. They have no guilt, no

shame, no comparisons. They know they're unique and wonderful.

You were like that. Then somewhere during your childhood, your well-meaning parents

passed on their own insecure feelings and taught you feelings of inadequacy and fear. At that

point, you began to deny your own magnificence. These thoughts and feelings were never true,

and they certainly aren't true now. So I want to bring you back to the time when you really knew

how to love yourself by talking about mirror work.

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Mirror work is simple and very powerful. It simply involves looking into a mirror when

you say your affirmations. Mirrors reflect our true feelings back to us. As children, we received

most of our negative messages from adults, many of them looking us straight in the eye and

perhaps even shaking a finger at us. Today, when most of us look into a mirror, we'll say

something negative. We either criticize our looks, or berate ourselves for something else.

To look yourself in the eye and make a positive declaration is one of the quickest ways to

get positive results with affirmations. I ask people to look in their eyes and say something positive

about themselves every time they pass a mirror.

If something unpleasant happens to you during the day, immediately go to the mirror and

say: "I love you anyway". Events come and go, but the love you have for yourself can be

constant, and it's the most important quality you possess in life. If something wonderful happens,

go to the mirror and say, "Thank you". Acknowledge yourself for creating this wonderful

experience.

First thing in the morning and last thing in the evening, I want you to look into your eyes

and say: " I love you, I really love you. And I accept you exactly as you are". It can be tough at

first, but if you stick with it, in a short time this affirmation will be true for you. Won't that be

You'll find that as your self-love grows, so will your self-respect, and nay changes that

you find yourself needing to make will be easier to accomplish when you know that they're the

right ones for you. Love is never outside yourself - It's always within you. As you're more

loving, you'll be more lovable.

So choose new thoughts to thing about yourself, and choose new words to tell yourself

how magnificent you are and that you deserve all the good that life has to offer.

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Positive Affirmations for Self - Esteem

?? I am totally adequate for all situations.

?? I am loved and accepted exactly as I am, right here and right now.

?? I choose to feel good about myself. I am worthy of my own love.

?? I see the world through eyes of love and acceptance. All is well in my world.

?? I stand on my own two feet> I accept and use my own power.

?? My self-esteem is high because I honor who I am.

?? It is safe for me to speak up for myself.

?? My life gets more fabulous every day. I look forward to what each new hour brings.

?? It does not matter what other people say or do. What matters is how I choose to react and

what I choose to believe about myself.

?? I am neither too little nor too much, and I do not have to prove myself to anyone.

?? I take a deep breath and allow myself to relax. My entire body calms down.

?? Today, no person, place, or thing can irritate or annoy me. I choose to be at peace.

?? Life supports me in every possible way.

?? My consciousness is filled with healthy, positive, loving thoughts that reflect themselves in

my experience.

?? I have the self-esteem, power, and confidence to move forward in life with ease.

?? I move through life and know that I am safe-divinely protected and guided.

?? The greatest gift I can give myself is unconditional love.

?? I accept others as they are; and they, in turn, accept me.

?? I love myself exactly as I am. I no longer wait to be perfect in order to love myself.

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In Conclusion

Once you've done your affirmations, then it's time to release them and let them go.

You've decided what you want. You've affirmed them in both thought and word. Now you must

release them to the Universe so that the laws of life can bring them to you.

If you worry and fret about how your affirmations will come true, you're just delaying the

whole process. It's not your job to figure out how to bring your affirmations to fruition. The way

the Laws of Attraction work, you declare that you have something, and then the Universe brings it

to you. The Universe is far more clever than you are and knows every possible way to make your

affirmations come true. The only reason for delay and for seemingly denying you is that there's a

part of you that doesn't believe that you deserve it. Or perhaps your beliefs are so strong that they

overpower your affirmations.

If you are declaring: "My income is increasing," and it isn't, then perhaps you have old,

deep-seated beliefs that you don't deserve to prosper. Or maybe your family had strong negative

beliefs about money, and there's a part of you that still accepts those beliefs.

As little children, we're so obedient that we're willing to accept our parents' beliefs about

life and continue to operate under them for the rest of our lives...until we choose to really look at

those beliefs and examine them.

Your mother or father may have constantly said, "Oh, money is hard to come by. " Now

without even knowing it, you still have that belief in your own consciousness. If you belief that,

then the Universe can't bring you more income until you release that thought.

I often ask people to look at what their family's beliefs were about various subjects. If

prosperity is your issue, then take out a large sheet of paper and write down all the things your

family said about money when you were a child. If you find any negative statements (remember

these were all affirmations for your family members), then your job is to turn those negative

beliefs into positive affirmations. Free yourself from the tyranny of your parents' negative

affirmations, and you'll open yourself to the abundant flow of good in every area of your life.

Please don't be discouraged by any setbacks. You're learning a new process. As you

become proficient at it, your life will become easier and easier.

Remember...

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I CAN DO IT

No matter how wonderful the present moment is, the future can be even more fulfilling

and joyous. The Universe always waits in smiling repose for us to align our thinking with

its laws. When we are in alignment, everything flows. It is possible. You can do it. I can

do it. We all can do it. Make the effort. You will be so pleased. Your whole world will

change for the better.

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