Got Questions?

Many self-improvement seekers attempt to use affirmations as a personal development tool and some have good results, others not so much.

Affirmations are simple positive statements one repeats regularly in order to cultivate a more positive state of mind. The statements “affirm” a desired state of being such as, “I am now a confident public speaker” or “I easily make healthy food and exercise choices.”

The rationale is that over time the subconscious mind will internalize this input from the conscious mind and create a desired shift in belief. Change your thoughts and change your life.

However, for some there is a reflexive resistance to accepting these self-suggestions, especially if your present state is far removed from the one you desire.

An alternative method is the use of affirming questions instead of statements.

Two interesting facts about the way your mind responds to a question are a) it tends to assume they are true and b) it will reflexively attempt to answer it..

For example if I ask, “do you know how to get to Seaside Heights from here?” even if you don’t know the answer you will do an internal search for the data. Also, the assumption is made that getting to that destination is indeed possible.

Many people trip themselves with up with what I describe as negative questioning. If you keep asking yourself, “why can’t I lose weight?” you are assuming that you cannot be successful with your weight loss efforts and will reflexively search for rationalizations as to why that is “true.”

Those familiar with how the subconscious mind works in regards to self-sustaining loops of belief will recognize how the wrong type of questioning  can drive negative patterns in even deeper.

To reverse this trend you can create affirming questions that assume that your desired outcome is possible as well as putting you on the hunt for ways to bring it about. And don’t worry if the solution isn’t yet apparent-you will be activating your natural potential for problem solving with this process.

Some sample affirming questions.

“Why do I easily make healthy eating and exercise choices?”
“Why am I a healthy non-smoker for life?”
“How am I creating greater feelings of comfort in my life?”
“What is it about me that will create a successful business?”

You can use your affirming questions as part of a self-hypnosis or meditative practice. They can also be written on a note card and placed somewhere where you will see it regularly such as your night table or bulletin board, acting as an almost subliminal form of encouragement.

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