Practice 1.3.1: Replacing Negative Thoughts with Positive Affirmations

Practice 1.3.1: Replacing Negative Thoughts with Positive Affirmations

Step 1: Reflect on What’s Important to You

Instruction:
Take a few minutes to think about the qualities you want to embody and what truly matters to you. These reflections will help you build a stronger, more positive mindset.

Prompt:

  • What are the qualities you admire in yourself or others?
  • How can these qualities help you overcome negative thinking?

Step 2: Identify 3 Negative Thoughts

Instruction:
Now, focus on any negative thoughts that come up during challenging situations. These are often recurring thoughts that undermine your confidence or well-being.

Prompt:

  • Write down three negative thoughts that you’ve noticed yourself thinking in the past week.
  • Example: “I’m not good enough,” or “I’ll never succeed.”

Step 3: Create 3 Positive Affirmations

Instruction:
Now, let’s create three positive affirmations that counteract those negative thoughts. These affirmations should be empowering statements that reinforce your strengths and help shift your mindset.

Prompt:

  • For each negative thought, write a positive affirmation to replace it.
    • Example: If your negative thought is “I’m not good enough,” your affirmation might be “I am constantly growing and improving.”

Step 4: Practice Replacing Negative Thoughts with Positive Affirmations

Instruction:
The next time you catch yourself thinking one of those negative thoughts, immediately replace it with the positive affirmation you’ve written down. This practice will help you train your mind to shift from self-doubt to self-empowerment.

Prompt:

  • Reflect on specific situations where you’re likely to have negative thoughts (e.g., before a game, during a difficult task).
  • Write down how you will use your affirmations in those moments to reinforce a positive mindset.

Reflection:

Instruction:
At the end of the week, reflect on how using affirmations has impacted your mindset. Did replacing negative thoughts help you feel more confident or focused?

Prompt:

  • How did your mindset shift after using affirmations?
  • Were there any situations where you found it difficult to replace the negative thought?