Month: February 2010

Misery Strategy – The Affirmation Spot for Friday February 25, 2010

Today’s Affirmation:
My life is what I make of it and today I CHOOSE to live in joy!

It’s Friday. I thought a little tongue-in-cheek humor was in order. This video is hilarious, but it also close to how we see things when we choose to live in unhappy states of mind.

Enjoy. You may see a little of you in this one. I did. Just remember our mental states are choices we make. We can live in misery or joy.

Stay inspired!

Ray

Believe…Achieve – The Affirmation Spot for Thursday February 24, 2010

Today’s Affirmation:
A better me, a better life lies just on the other side of my belief in it!

Here is someone very young who really gets it. She’s as good as any motivational speakers you’ll pay to hear. Listen to what she has to say because she is right on with her advice. Fantastic job!

Stay inspired!

Ray

2010 Affirmation

“2010 is MY year! This is the year I break free! This is the year I break through! This is the year I break out!”

The Simple Things – The Affirmation Spot for Wednesday February 24, 2010

Today’s Affirmation:
Today and every day, I take the time to stop and remember the simple, beautiful things in my life!

I came across this video the other night while on YouTube. The music and the video combine to remind us of the simple and important things in life. I don’t know the story behind the video, but thought it might add to your day as it added to mine.

Stay inspired!

Ray

2010 Affirmation

“2010 is MY year! This is the year I break free! This is the year I break through! This is the year I break out!”

Dr. Barbara Fredrickson on Positivity – The Affirmation Spot for Tuesday February 23, 2010

Today’s Affirmation:
Today my expectations are high and my experience rises to meet those expectations.

I think it is so important for people to understand that the transformative power of positive thinking and positive emotions are more than just anecdotal experiences had by a few of us. Many in the scientific and psychological communities are working very hard to put scientific and analytical evidence behind these experiences.

While I understand that for some of my readers who have had these powerful experiences, no scientific proof is needed to validate your experiences. There are many people in this world who have trained or are by nature trusting only of empirical data.

Dr. Barbara Fredrickson is one of the leading voices and researchers in the field of positive psychology. Dr. Fredrickson is the Kenan Distinguised Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is the Principle Investigator at the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab at UNC.

In 2009, Dr. Fredrickson published Positivity, an easy-to-read and use primer for anyone looking to bring the experience of positive emotion into his or her life.

Here is an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Frederick describing her work. This is Part 3 of 3. The other two segments can also be found on YouTube.

Stay inspired!

Ray

2010 Affirmation

“2010 is MY year! This is the year I break free! This is the year I break through! This is the year I break out!”

Soldier Affirmations

The following is a list of special affirmations for U.S. troops overseas. They were requested by my friend @ckinney who was putting together care packages to send to the troops.

  1. US soldierToday and every day, I do my duty with pride and honor!
  2. Roadblocks are simply shortcuts to something better than I had planned.
  3. My achievements are magnified when they benefit others. What I do for others I do for me.
  4. Today I am committed my mission and to the best outcome for everyone!
  5. I believe wholeheartedly that I am part of the solution in my life and in my world.
  6. If I must be a rock so that others can cross the stream, then that will be my life’s work!
  7. I am committed to giving selflessly of myself for the betterment of humanity and happiness of others. Today I do!
  8. Today I am ready, willing, and able to serve!
  9. Today and every day the distance between my loved ones and me is bridged by love.
  10. The distance is a plus in my relationship right now. It forces communication and communication builds trust between us.
  11. I refuse to be jaded by what I see today! There is hope for humanity and I am a part of it!
  12. God’s love flows through my entire being each and every moment all day long.
  13. Today and every day, I am one day closer to going home!
  14. Today I am digging deep, reaching high, and achieving great things!
  15. Even in adversity, I am strong. Even when my dreams must change, I dream anew. Today my dreams are strong and SO AM I!
  16. A challenge only becomes an obstacle when I bow to it!
  17. I struggle, but I grow. I fall, but I get up. Even amid adversity, I succeed and I prosper.
  18. Every setback has within it the seeds of a massive triumph.
  19. I play a key part each and every day in making my team the best it can be.
  20. We work together as a team. We win together as a team. The more we focus on the team the more success we achieve.
  21. Breath by breath I am releasing my anger. Breathing in I feel peace, breathing out I release anger. Peace in, anger out.
  22. Breath by breath, I am breathing in joy breathing out sadness. Joy in…sadness out. joy in…sadness out.
  23. I refuse to let my frustrations rule me! I take what I need from the experience and release my frustrations!
  24. Whatever anger rules anger destroys. I refuse to let it rule me!
  25. Day by day, love wins a resolute victory over fear in my life!

Stay strong!

Ray

Ray Davis is the founder of The Affirmation Spot. He’s been studying and practicing personal development for 30 years. He’s also studied many of the world’s spiritual traditions and mythologies.

Find more TAS motivational content.

Website | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter