Positive Affirmations for Success
Learn Simple Techniques to Improve Your Perception in Life
Jun 11, 2007
It is 6 am, the alarm goes off and with a sinking heart, you remember that you are about to face the day from hell at work. As tempting a prospect as it is to snuggle back under your quilt, throw the alarm clock across the room and feign illness, you know there is no escape; you simply have got to go in to work, and be prepared for whatever lies ahead.
Everybody faces situations at work where they feel they are out of their comfort zone, with increased work demands rapidly accelerating stress levels. Interviews, presentations and high-level meetings also add to the pressure, turning the grind of daily life into an arduous and nerve-wracking time.
For some people, it just becomes too much. Tension and nerves begin to set in and if there is no release from the increased stress and additional workload, then physical symptoms can occur, increasing day by day. In a work environment, it is important to recognise that not everybody strives to be promoted or to be in a high-pressured role. Even those naturally confident employees who aspire for greater things, will eventually start feeling the pressure of increased responsibility or become weighed down by being in the spotlight, whilst networking their way to success.
Learning techniques to combat the negative side-effects of pressure with a view to re-programming the brain is highly beneficial as this allows the mind to become more effective with minimal effort.
As people grow older, many find it less easy to adapt or to be able to rise to new challenges. People become more set in their ways, preferring to continue as they are and not wanting the corporate muscle to rock the boat. Years of preconditioning and habit make it difficult for adapting individual viewpoints, the trick is to change how you perceive certain situations and instead of dreading them or fearing them, welcome them.
Affirmations are a wonderful tool; they help you to view life and all its battles in a positive manner. By writing your own affirmations, you add extra strength and purpose and these are ultimately more successful in the long term. As with everything, practice makes perfect, so do not expect them to become a quick fix when introducing them into your life. Affirmations can be used in any part of your daily working life, try them first thing in the morning and last thing at night before sleep.
Interview Situation
- I will remain calm
- I will be positive and self-assured.
- I am good enough for this new role
- I am the best person for this job
- I am confident of my abilities
- I will make a good impression at the interview
Increased Workload
- I will remain calm and will not react to pressure
- I will not panic at the amount of work facing me but will rise to the challenge
- I will set myself targets for the day and I will reach them.
- I will work methodically
- I will not become distracted by others
For maximum effect, they are best said out loud and with meaning, emphasizing each and every word, repeating the sentences as necessary. Try to picture the words as you say them. Affirmations can help eradicate negative thought patterns which once are identified, re-evaluated and re-written, will begin to become the norm.
Use on a daily basis, especially if experiencing new challenges or situations. Write your personalized affirmations as and when needed and start to feel the difference. Used regularly, they will help you to deal with any situation head on and you will feel confident and self –assured whatever challenges lie ahead.
