I've been reading about positive affirmations and their impact on mindset. Does anyone here actively use them? What are your favorite affirmations and how do you incorporate them?
Yes, I do! My favorite is "I am capable of handling anything that comes my way." I say it to myself in the mirror every morning.
I focus on self-compassion. "I am enough, and I am worthy of love and happiness." I like to write them down in my journal before bed.
Mine are more performance-focused. "I am strong, I am resilient, I will achieve my goals." I say them during my warm-up before a lift.
I use "Every day is an opportunity for growth and improvement." I repeat it while cycling or running. It keeps me going.
These are all fantastic! I love the variety. I think I'll try "I am calm and at peace" for stress and see how that feels. Writing them down sounds like a good idea too.
The key is to believe them as you say them, or at least be open to the possibility. It's about retraining your brain.
And don't worry if it feels awkward at first. It takes time to build the habit. Just keep at it.
Combine them with visualization if you can! Imagine yourself achieving what the affirmation states.
Consistency is definitely important here too. Make it a part of your daily ritual.