Page 29 - Seniorstoday March 2022 Issue

Self- affirmations differ from prayers and other people.
mantras in that it turns our focus inward.
It’s self-care and your inner work. One of
the best ways of turning inward is to get
into the good habit of morning affirmations.
They take no more than 30 seconds. But
the caveat here is to keep repeating your
affirmations throughout the day. Repeating
your affirmations make you more present,
more grounded and render spaciousness
– from where you can calmly respond to
happenings of your day rather than be in a
state of flux.
Affirmations also strengthen your self-
worth and self- confidence wherein you
make decisions for your highest good and
are able to let non-issues slide by without
over thinking them. Your thoughts dictate
your life so it’s best to control them for your
good.
Some affirmations you could say:
• I am a divine soul
• I bring love and light into all my
relationships
• I communicate with a positive spirit
• I am blessed with {fill in the blank}
Give thanks
Yep. The gratitude lecture again. Yet it
makes so much sense. Here are some
reasons why:
You improve your physical health.
Grateful people experience fewer aches and
pains and they report feeling healthier than
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Your psychological health gets boosted.
Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic
emotions, ranging from envy and
resentment to frustration and regret. It
increases inner joy and reduces depression.
Gratitude enhances your empathy
quotient whilst reducing anger. Grateful
people are more likely to behave in a
prosocial manner, even when others
behave less kind.
You sleep better. Writing in a gratitude
journal improves sleep. Jotting down three
things that you are thankful for every
night, helps you sleep better.
You fortify resilience and mental
strength. For years, research has shown
gratitude not only reduces stress, but it
may also play a major role in overcoming
trauma. Recognising all you have to be
thankful for – even during the worst times
of your life – fosters resilience.
It doesn’t matter whether you journal it
down or think it out aloud or say it. Being
thankful is the powerful way to live an
abundant and blessed life.
Declutter your mind — Write down your
morning thoughts
Julia Cameron describes the power that the
stream of consciousness writing can have
for clearing a cluttered mind: Morning
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