Affirmations

I've been engaged in leadership coaching for about 9 or so months. It's been an interesting journey of self-reflection and realizing the type of leader I am. I used to consider leadership more along the lines of becoming rather than realizing that I already am. 

One thing that I was encouraged (required) to do as part of the coaching was to write down affirmations. I am not an affirmations type of person, but I am the type of person who will complete assignments...because one I am responsible and that is one of my strengths. Putting these down on paper was a lot more challenging than I thought it would be and it took me longer than I anticipated to get 10 on the paper. There are a few that challenge me even now I think about them. 

I am smart.

I do not owe anyone anything.

My opinion matters. 

I am not afraid of success. 

On a regular basis I try to reflect on these ones specifically in order to manifest them in my daily life. These are probably the ones I believe less often than other affirmations I have written. I am quick to revert to negative self-talk and can sabotage my own success. When I do realize I am talking negatively to myself, I remind myself of these affirmations. I know I will continue to struggle negative views of myself and my abilities, however I have found this exercise to provide a new depth of perspective I had not had before. 

Changing how you word things can have a powerful effect on your mind. Moving forward in life may require some change in thinking. Writing down positive affirmations may be a tool to help your change your thoughts and views about yourself.