I've given up on affirmations for several reasons. I just don't think they work. Part of the reason is just the idea centered around the word, "affirmation." To me it just seems weak.

I still do "affirmations," but in a different way. I call them "demands" now. It's a stronger word. It has much more authority than "affirmations" and my natural instinct takes a demand more seriously than an affirmation. I repeat my demands everyday, and I feel like they have more power. I feel more confident demanding something, rather than affirming it.

It seems to be making a difference for me. What do you think?