The Power of Affirmations Done Right
Learn how to practice affirmations in a way that actually works.
Discover the role of emotional alignment, present-tense language, and nervous-system safety in creating real mindset shifts.
Introduction
Affirmations can be powerful—but only when they feel true in your body. Simply repeating words you don’t believe creates more resistance than transformation.
In EarthRae’s approach, affirmations are less about “positive thinking” and more about nervous system alignment, emotional resonance, and intentional self-rewiring.
Why Affirmations Work (When Done Right)
1. Emotional Alignment
Your subconscious responds to emotion, not forced positivity.
Instead of saying “I am wealthy” when the bills are stacking up and you feel fear or doubt, try:
“I am open to receiving abundance.”
This creates safety and softens your resistance.
2. Present-Tense Language
Your subconscious operates in the now.
Grounded examples:
- “I choose peace in this moment.”
- “I trust my inner wisdom.”
- “I am worthy of love.”
Present-tense language anchors your intention.
3. Specific, Realistic Statements
Specificity leads to clarity and better results.
Instead of “I am healthy,” try:
“I nourish my body with choices that support vitality.”
The Brain Science Behind Affirmations
- Neuroplasticity: Repetition + emotion rewires neural pathways.
- Reticular Activating System (RAS): What you affirm becomes what you notice—opportunities, patterns, and choices that support your growth.
Common Mistakes
- The Believability Gap: Use stepping-stone affirmations like
“I am willing to believe I am worthy.” - Passive Language: Replace “I hope” with
“I choose.”
How to Build a Simple, Effective Affirmation Practice
1. Choose 3–5 Areas You Want to Strengthen
Confidence, relationships, health, abundance, or inner peace.
2. Craft Affirmations That Feel True
They should:
✔ Be present tense
✔ Feel believable
✔ Create a slight emotional shift
✔ Be specific enough to visualize
3. Repeat Them Daily
Keep it simple:
- Breathe
- Speak your affirmation
- Feel it
- Visualize it
Even one minute a day creates change.
Signs Your Affirmations Are Working
Internal shifts:
- Calmer self-talk
- More emotional steadiness
- Improved self-worth
External signs:
- Better decisions
- Healthier relationships
- New opportunities or synchronicities
Conclusion
Affirmations aren’t about pretending.
They’re about remembering your truth—and training your mind and nervous system to support it.
When practiced with intention and emotional authenticity, affirmations become a powerful tool for real, lasting transformation.
For Additional Tips
If you’re ready to gently shift old patterns and reconnect with the truest version of yourself, I invite you to explore more of the EarthRae practices that support emotional regulation, nervous-system safety, and personal transformation.
When you feel called, you can always book a clarity call—a supportive, no-pressure space to explore what you’re navigating and what tools might serve you best.
With Love and Light
Kim
