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Affirmations can be a simple way to address your fears and make progress in a non-threatening way. Affirmations are just positive statements that you make to yourself that have the potential to change the way you think and behave.

Affirmations seem simple, but it is essential to understand the details needed to use them effectively. See how you can use affirmations as a valuable tool in overcoming fears:

Keep affirmations positive. Affirmations work better if they’re positive rather than negative. For example:

● “I am not afraid of heights” isn’t as effective as “I find heights exhilarating.”

● If your affirmations are affirmative, your brain will better understand what you’re trying to accomplish.

● Negative statements confuse the part of your brain you’re trying to reach. You might end up with more of what you’re trying to avoid!

Use the present tense. It’s also essential to keep your statements in the present tense. The affirmation “I will be brave around women” is stated in the future. If this affirmation came true, you’d never be brave around women because this is a character trait you plan to have in the future!

● “I am courageous when speaking to women” is a more effective affirmation.

Avoid using too many. Repeating 150 affirmations means you can only repeat them sometimes, or you’d never do anything else. Too many affirmations also scatter your attention over too many items. Five to ten affirmations are about right.

Use them regularly. Repeat your affirmations a few times each day. Preferably, at least three times if you’re serious. That’s three times every single day. It’s only a few minutes each time. You have time for that.

Make your own. There are endless lists of affirmations, but be choosy. Find affirmations that appeal to you or make your own. The most effective affirmations are those you create but look at the affirmations of others for ideas.

The best affirmations elicit emotion. Every affirmation you use should make you feel something when you repeat it. Affirmations that jolt you emotionally are more effective.

● We like to think we’re logical, but we aren’t. We’d never overeat, skip the gym, or procrastinate if driven by logic. Logic only shows us what we should do, but we often need help.

Visualize. Have an image in your mind that represents your affirmation. It might be you eating a healthy meal, meeting the person of your dreams, or fearlessly giving a speech. If you can’t imagine it, you can’t accomplish it.

Make use of the time just after waking up and before falling asleep. The best times to repeat affirmations are when you wake up and right before falling asleep. You’re in that dreamy, half-awake state. It’s like you have a direct connection to your subconscious.

Affirmations are a free, easy, and effective tool that can help you to rise above your fears. If you have fears, add affirmations to your toolbox. Affirmations can help you get over the hump to the point where you can take action. That’s all you need. You don’t need to be fearless. Reduce your fear enough that you’re able to pull the trigger.

Begin by making a list of affirmations today. Try them for 30 days and decide if they’re worth your effort. You have nothing to lose!