Lesson 01Basics2 min read
What Are Affirmations and Do They Work?
Affirmations are short positive statements you repeat to yourself. Here is what they are, what research says about them, and how to start.
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Lesson 02Daily practice2 min read
How to Use Daily Affirmations: A Simple RoutineA simple routine for daily affirmations: when to say them, how many to use, and how to make the habit stick in under two minutes a day.Read lessonLesson 03Basics2 min read
How to Write Your Own AffirmationsA simple formula for writing affirmations that feel true: first person, present tense, positive wording and one small step past what you already believe.Read lessonLesson 04Daily practice2 min read
How to Use an Affirmation Wallpaper on Your PhoneWhy a lock screen is a good place for an affirmation, how to set an affirmation wallpaper on iPhone and Android, and how often to change it.Read lessonLesson 05Daily practice2 min read
Morning Affirmations: Start the Day With IntentionWhat morning affirmations are, ten examples to try, and a two-minute routine that fits between your alarm and your first coffee.Read lessonLesson 06Calm2 min read
Bedtime Affirmations for a Calmer EveningCalming affirmations to repeat before sleep, a short wind-down routine, and what affirmations can and cannot do for a restless night.Read lessonLesson 07Calm2 min read
Affirmations for Anxiety: Calming Phrases to TryCalming affirmations for anxious moments, how to use them with slow breathing, and what affirmations can and cannot do for anxiety.Read lessonLesson 08Self-love2 min read
Self-Love Affirmations: How to Be Kinder to YourselfWhat self-love affirmations are, examples you can use today, and how to practice them when being kind to yourself feels unnatural.Read lessonLesson 09Self-love2 min read
How to Quiet Your Inner Critic With AffirmationsWhat the inner critic is, how to answer it without arguing, and affirmations that replace harsh self-talk with a fairer, kinder voice.Read lessonLesson 10Confidence2 min read
Affirmations for Confidence Before a Big MomentConfidence affirmations for interviews, meetings and hard conversations, and a one-minute way to use them right before you walk in.Read lessonLesson 11Gratitude2 min read
Gratitude Affirmations for Ordinary DaysWhat gratitude affirmations are, examples for ordinary days, and a simple three-things practice to pair them with each evening.Read lessonLesson 12Money2 min read
Money Affirmations: Build a Calmer Money MindsetWhat money affirmations are, realistic examples, and how to pair them with small financial actions so they change behavior, not just mood.Read lesson