Self-Affirmations

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What are negative self-scripts?
What is the outcome of believing in negative self-scripts?
What are self-affirmations?
What shapes can positive self-affirmations take?
Affirmation Visualizations
Self-Affirmation Statements
Affirmation of the Day Exercise

What are negative self-scripts?

Before we can become self-affirming, we need to learn about the effects of negativism in our lives.
Negative self-scripts are the:

* Negative beliefs you have about yourself and of which you remind yourself daily.
* Negative statements about yourself which sprinkle your every

About this Author

James J Messina, PhD, is a licensed psychologist with more than 35 years of experience counseling individuals and families. Messina, who specializes in adult and children psychotherapy, serves as Director of Psychological Services at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa, Fla. He has a private practice in Tampa and is also a member of the American Psychological Association.

Last updated on: 11/18/09

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by renesydow on February 2, 2009 at 6:47 AM

Thank you for your article, for some or other reason I made the time to read it today and it really meant a lot. It makes self affirmations "available" to everyone. Keep up wiht the good work. Kind regards Rene van der Merwe

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by InspiredLemonad on July 16, 2009 at 4:47 PM

I love this article! Just feels great to read and to think about it! Positive self-talk rocks! http://www.inspiredlemonade.com

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by Lizzardi on August 31, 2009 at 6:19 AM

Ok...can an administrator please help??? Most of this article is missing. Thanks...

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by jenn456p on December 8, 2009 at 11:18 AM

thank God for this article, there arer so many people need this. it can open up your understanding and give you hope in life. keep it coming. Thamks...

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by Seattleseahorse on December 22, 2009 at 5:55 PM

You can stay positive and stay inspired by contributing to http://affirmationcard.com /> Remember, if you want something you have to give it away.

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by gcpmike on December 29, 2009 at 4:14 AM

Where's the rest of the article? I only see a couple of bullets from the first point.

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by omar1 on January 11, 2010 at 2:12 PM

I also can't seem to be able to read the rest of the article? I would love to see the rest of the contents.

I think one of the most important things people forget to do is actually interact with the affirmation. They don't keep it with them, hang them up or even say them aloud every day! Such a disaster.

http://usingaffirmations.com/

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by omar1 on January 11, 2010 at 2:12 PM

I also can't seem to be able to read the rest of the article? I would love to see the rest of the contents.

I think one of the most important things people forget to do is actually interact with the affirmation. They don't keep it with them, hang them up or even say them aloud every day! Such a disaster.

http://usingaffirmations.com/

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by SallyBeam on January 11, 2010 at 11:53 PM

Yeah! Want to see full article also.

I also experience the effect of self-affirmation. So feel good about yourself by using positive affirmations in life.

Sally Beam :D | Self Help Friend

http://www.selfhelpfriend.com/self-esteem-affirmations.html

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