affirmations

Meanings

• verb

  The act of affirming or confirming something, especially to oneself.

  - "I affirm my belief in myself."
  - "He affirmed his commitment to the project."
  - "She affirmed her love for him."

• noun

  A statement that is believed to be true and that is used to encourage or support someone.

  - "Repeating positive affirmations can boost self-confidence."
  - "Encouraging affirmations from friends can help during tough times."
  - "Using affirmations as part of a meditation practice can bring inner peace."

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Synonyms

assertion

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with affirmations
alarms , calms , firmaments , permits

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Variants

List of all variants of affirmations that leads to same result
affirmation , affirmations , self-affirmation , self-affirmations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'affirmare', which means 'to make firm or strengthen'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that affirmations have been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and China?

2. Affirmations have been shown to have a positive effect on the brain, activating the areas associated with positive emotions and reducing stress and anxiety.

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Related Concepts

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1. positive thinking: The practice of focusing on positive thoughts and beliefs, rather than negative ones, to improve mental and emotional well-being.

2. self-affirmation: The act of affirming one's own worth and value, often through repeating positive statements to oneself.

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Culture

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Affirmations have been used in various cultures and practices, such as in self-help movements, meditation, and positive psychology. They have been popularized in books and workshops, and are often used as a tool for personal growth and development.

How to Memorize "affirmations"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and visualize yourself achieving your goal. See yourself succeeding and feeling happy and confident.
   - Imagine yourself repeating the affirmation to yourself, feeling the power and belief in your words.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the affirmation with a positive image or memory. For example, if your affirmation is 'I am strong', you might imagine yourself lifting a heavy weight or standing tall and proud.
   - You can also associate the affirmation with a favorite quote or phrase, or with a particular color or scent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help you remember the affirmation. For example, 'I am' could stand for 'I am amazing, I am enough, I am loved'.
   - You can also use a rhyme or a song to help you remember the affirmation, or repeat it in a rhythm or melody to make it more memorable.

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