Happy 2018 :)

Hey, I hope you had an amazing year. I'm sure you did and even if you didn't you gotta make 2018 a better year to come. Repeat after me, 2018 will be a better year. I know what you are thinking, people keep talking how good positive thinking is and we should think positive ,but all are vague and unclear , no one mentions how to do it. Some say meditate and think nothing. Now that's practically impossible. Your mind starts to think a little more than normal when you ask youself to think nothing. Meditation is related to positive affirmations and you don't need to close your eyes or stay in a closed room .You can do it wide awake on the way to your school or work. (Though it works best in the morning as you wake up and at night, that is your bedtime.) Now, what are positive affirmations? Affirmations are positive statements. Just simple positive statements and nothing negative or complicated. '2018 will be a better year ' is an example of a positive affirmative statement. You know, I've a wristwatch with a print "Now is a good time" believe me it's such a mood lifter. I seriously have an amazing day everytime I wear it because whenever I look at the time it says now is good time and my heart believes it. Now this may seem silly, but our brain is silly, you gotta remind yourself again and again that all is well. ( I just felt I'm talking like Amir Khan in 3 Idiots , so yeah "aaall is well " and he was right.) Again, it was simple and positively affirmative. So ,when you repeat these statemensts often, and believe in them, it works like magic. You might consider affirmations to be unrealistic "wishful thinking." But try looking at positive affirmations this way, many of us do repetitive exercises to improve our physical health, and affirmations are like exercises for our mind. These positive mental repetitions can reprogram our thinking patterns so that, over time, we begin to think act accordingly. You can write them for yourself. These are a few basic rules for creating affirmations: 1) Be clear on what you want. 2) It must be a positive statement. (don't use no or never or any other negative word.) 3) It must be believable to you 4) It needs to be personal 5) Make it as specific as possible 6) Visualize your goal as though it has already happened. Here are some sample affirmations. You may use these or create your own personal ones. Practice saying them 3 times a day at least. And make sure the negative self does not sabotage the positive. Eventually your 'affirmation' will become a natural part of your life and your thinking. Not simply a nice thought, but a real deep-seated belief. Affirmations for: Exams- I can concentrate and study as required. I am calm and composed. I can score good. I enjoy the subjects I am studying. I easily understand and retain what I study. I prepare for exams systematically and intelligently. During the exams, I recall information quickly and easily. My memory is sharp. I study efficiently, effectively, purposefully, and whole mindedly. I am easily able to sit for exams without stress or anxiety Abundance- There is an ample supply of everything. Everything I need comes to me. My life is full. I'm grateful. Good health- I am fit and healthy. Every cell, tissue and organ in my body is healthy. My body heals quickly and easily. Love- I know that I deserve love and I accept it now. I give out love and it is returns to me multiplied. I am loved and I love all. Weight Loss I am the perfect weight for me. I make positive healthy choices for myself. I look in the mirror and can say with honesty, I love myself. I love my daily discipline. Self Esteem- I am special I believe in myself. I express my needs and feelings. I am my own unique self special, creative and wonderful. Peace and Harmony- My relationships are loving and harmonious. I am at peace with all. I trust in the process of life. Now these are just examples. You know what you want and still you keep talking about how you don't have it or can't have it. Stop doing that. Talk to yourself about how you are getting what you want, how you are becoming what you want to become. A simple positive statement affects the way you think and better thinking gives better results. Its no magic, its simple behavioural science and most of all it's free and you can do it on your own. So , why not give it a try? So, will 2018 be a better year for you? Wishing everyone Happy new year in advance.