What is the purpose behind affirmations?

Lately, I have been having significant trouble motivating myself in various aspects of my life. Whether it be to work on my spiritual journey, improve my health, or nurture my emotional wellbeing… let’s just say that I haven’t been very invested in any of those important pursuits. I have been feeling quite overwhelmed and have been allowing outside stressors that I cannot control to take up the majority of my emotional bandwidth. This, in turn, has effectively prevented me from focusing on the things I can indeed control in my life. Once I finally recognized that I had forgotten to make precious time for myself, I started to implement little changes to help me get back on track and regain my sense of motivation.

What has been helping me get through this funk? Affirmation cards!

What are affirmations?

Affirmations are statements or actions used to help reset one’s mindset into a more positive or productive point of view. When one notices that their mental or emotional well being are starting to sway, affirmations can be used to help realign someone’s mindset to a more positive perspective. Affirmations can come in many forms and help a person remind themself that they are worthy, capable, and matter. Whereas some people enjoy creating their own affirmations or have apps that give them a daily affirmation, I personally enjoy the use of affirmation cards. I prefer the tangible experience of the cards over the electronic convenience of an app.

Why do Affirmation Cards work?

Essentially, an affirmation card serves as a helpful tool to pinpoint a specific energy or situation that you are actively trying to manifest in your life. When individuals engage in the practice of manifestation, they often find themselves being too broad or unclear about their exact goals and intentions. This lack of clarity can lead to confusion and frustration in the manifestation process. Furthermore, many people who attempt to use manifestation techniques typically channel their desires without considering whether those desires truly align with what they actually need in their lives at that moment. This disconnect can be problematic because it may result in pursuing goals that are not beneficial or fulfilling. The affirmation cards can offer valuable guidance by helping to channel the energy that the universe believes you need at this particular point in your journey, thus supporting you in achieving greater alignment and clarity.

How can you use Affirmation Cards in your daily life?

Similarly to tarot cards, affirmation cards can be pulled at the beginning of each day to help establish and clarify what energy you should focus on attracting for the universe. I prefer affirmation cards over creating my own affirmations or using a mobile app because I feel a deeper connection to the universe through the meaningful ritual of receiving the card in my hands. This process allows me to set a powerful intention for the day ahead and encourages a sense of mindfulness as I move through my daily activities. Throughout the day, I make a conscious effort to revisit my affirmation, carefully examining its significance and trying to understand why the universe felt that I needed this specific affirmation for my journey on that particular day. In some instances, I even take the time to journal about the card I have chosen, reflecting deeply on how it connected to my daily experiences, what new motivations it brought forward for me, or how it skillfully challenged my usual perspective on life. This process often reveals insights that enhance my understanding and appreciation of the day’s events.

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