Comments on Write Chic: Thinking Write: Affirmation Index Cards

Another suggestion about the affirmations. The a...

2010-07-14T07:51:36.458-05:00

Another suggestion about the affirmations.

The affirmations should be in the present tense. For example, instead of "I will finish this novel.", it should be "I am finishing this novel."

The reason for this is that the subconscious mind lives only in present and the affirmations, after repeated use, gets embedded in the subconscious mind, propelling you towards the desired outcome.

I would highly recommend books by Ruth Fishel and Louise L. Hay about affirmations.

Thanks for the link! Very neat blog. Sheri -- ha...

2010-04-13T15:05:15.817-05:00

Thanks for the link! Very neat blog.

Sheri -- have you seen the extra sticky and lined Post-Its by 3M? They're a bit bigger than the regular square ones and great for writing inspirational notes.

I love that this book is working so well for you, ...

2010-04-13T13:25:57.188-05:00

I love that this book is working so well for you, Steph! As you know, I have a completely different prep method, but I use music in a very similar way you use affirmations. I have certain go-to positive songs that get me energized, inspired, and ready to write. It's so important to have routine that works to keep you motivated and inspired.

Oh, and, Gillian - I love the blog you linked to. What an inspiring woman! Thanks for the link!

I have notes posted all over the place in my house...

2010-04-13T07:28:29.759-05:00

I have notes posted all over the place in my house. This is an overlooked area among writers, I think. Great post!

That's kind of neat. I belong to the RWA on-li...

2010-04-13T06:37:50.596-05:00

That's kind of neat. I belong to the RWA on-line chapter, and there's a lady named Chiron who writes weekly inspirational essays for writers. Her personal blog is here:

http://chironokeefe.blogspot.com/

Her posts are always full of awesome quotes. But it's her endless supportive, positive attitude that I love so much. Thanks for introducing me to another technique.

Miss Footloose -- great suggestion. This was my f...

2010-04-12T15:38:36.121-05:00

Miss Footloose -- great suggestion. This was my first experience in using affirmations and hadn't thought about the positive spin. The cards originally just started as anti-writer responses but in making them affirmations, I think you're 100% right about making sure they have a positive tilt.

Affirmation: I always reread, preview and edit al...

2010-04-12T08:02:07.452-05:00

Affirmation: I always reread, preview and edit all my post comments.

My apologies for the errors in my previous message -- I trust I do not have to point them out.

Affirmations are great for all sorts of situations...

2010-04-12T07:57:23.602-05:00

Affirmations are great for all sorts of situations in your life. I sue them and have read a number of books dealing with the subject?

May I (humbly) make one suggestion? Phrase your affirmations in the positive sense, so your subconscious mind hears the positive words. Example: I have a lot of ability, rather than "I am not limited by lack of ability."

Don't fight against war, but work to make peace.