What is Affirmation

Affirmation simply means a positive thought to triumph over the negative thought and use of positive statement instead of negative one. It provides emotional support to a person with good vibes. It is a positive assertion and declaration of truth.

The self-affirmation is a psychological process of affirming your potential, skills and moral values to protect your personal identity. Claude Steel originated the theory self-affirmation. This theory believes that if a person holds his personal values, he is less likely to feel threaten and discomfort in life. Research says that self-affirmation is beneficial for a person in boosting up health and academic performance. It also helps in reducing defensiveness.

In new age, affirmation refers to the practice of thinking positive and self- empowerment. Theorists say that people can achieve positive mental state of mind by affirmation and get success. Affirmations should be positive and written in present tense instead of past tense.

A person who does regular affirmations, becomes more certain and confident about his abilities. He can transform “I can’t do this” to “I can do this” with little effort. It’s just a game of mind and needs consistency and struggle.

For example

“I am grateful to god for His countless blessings”.

“I am hopeful of getting a good job”.

How to write effective affirmative sentences?

  • A sentence starts with “I am”, “I do”, “I have” rather than “I can’t”, “I don’t”.
  • A sentence should be brief.
  • A sentence should be positive.
  • A sentence should be written in present tense instead of past.
  • An affirmation should be about yourself, without others concern.
  • A sentence should have at least one positive emotion and feeling word.

What is Meditation

In dictionary, meditation is defined as a “process of thinking deeply”, “to focus on something for specific time”, “process of a mental exercise to give relief to mind”, “listen to your heart to achieve spirituality”.

Meditation is a practice of keeping your body and mind calm. It helps you to digest the negative thoughts and relax your mind. Meditation promotes mindfulness and fills your brain with hope and calmness. Meditation belongs to exercise and training of mind similar to fitness training that deals with the exercise of body.

Why do we meditate? What are the benefits?

We do meditation

  • to show compassion for ourselves
  • to control our thoughts from wandering
  • to understand our inner feelings
  • to reduce our pain and stress
  • to be mindful
  • to concentrate or focus on something
  • to decrease the brain chattering
  • to make a decision
  • to relax your body as well as mind
  • to improve immune system
  • to develop self-awareness
  • to heightens the moral values and spirituality
  • to control the blood pressure
  • to improve our sleep

How to meditate?

  • Sit in a comfortable posture
  • Shut your eyes
  • Take a deep breath
  • Follow the breathing pattern of inhale and exhale
  • Don’t let your brain wander
  • Feel the present moment (process of breathing)

Affirmation Vs Meditation

Affirmation and meditation both are related to mental activity.

Affirmation is a process of “thinking positively” while meditation is a process of “thinking deeply”.

Affirmation is a practice of believing yourself and ‘what you want’ while meditation requires you to be in present situation focusing on ‘what is’.

Affirmation and meditation are sources of self-cultivation. Affirmation is a thoughtful activity and deals with sub consciousness while Meditation deals with the training of mind.

Conclusion

 Affirmation helps you to deal the situation with positivity and firmness and Meditation as a practice helps you to be mindful and fills your brain with peace and calmness. Both things are much needed to live a stress free life. We should develop the habits of affirmation and meditation to promote clarity and happiness to mind. Whats your opinion buddy?