Harness the Power of Affirmations For WorkAffirmations You wonder how you will find another job. Or how you will pay the bills. But our thoughts are powerful, so we need to make sure that our focus isn't too much on the problem and is more on the solution. A Positive Outlook Makes All The DifferencePositive People Draw Others To ThemThis is true even when you are looking for a job.Put yourself in the interviewer's shoes for a moment. Would you hire someone who came in looking tired and depressed? No. You'd want someone who came in smiling. Someone with spirit and optimism. Does this mean you can't be depressed or tired? No. Of course not. What it means is that you need to get past fatigue and depression and change your mindset. How to Have a Positive OutlookOne of the best tools for changing your thinking is the affirmation. Affirmations go beyond simple positive thinking and actually alter your subconscious mind. Your mind basically has two parts. The conscious mind and the subconscious mind. Each part has a different role to play. When you use affirmations, you call on the subconscious mind to help you achieve your goals.
So, what's the difference between conscious and subconscious? The conscious mind is the one you are using right now, as you read this. It is the one that deals in cold, hard facts. For example, have you ever sat down to write something, and heard a "voice" in your mind telling you that you are a terrible writer, that you have no good reason to believe you can write? If you aren't a writer, replace that with any hobby or creative task. That "voice" is your conscious mind. It wants to keep you safe, so it puts you in a nice little box and won't let you out. But there is an escape hatch. If you are willing to use it. The subconscious mind cannot tell fantasy from reality. If you tell it something, it accepts it as fact and acts accordingly. This means, if you tell your subconscious - through using affirmations - that you have your dream job, it will go to work making this statement true. What does this mean for you? Well, if you walk around telling yourself that you suck and your life sucks, odds are, you will and it will. Whether it is because such thoughts cause you to focus on the negatives or whether it is because you attract what you think about doesn't matter. What matters is that what you tell yourself determines what you experience. Take a Break and Listen to the AffirmationAffirmationThey are geared to changing you on the subconscious level. However, the effectiveness is up to you. How badly do you want success? How committed are you to making good things happen in your life? How hard are you willing to work? Yes, you will have to work. You will still have to write those cover letters and find those job listings. You will have to attend interviews and fill out applications. However, by using an affirmation, you improve your outlook on the situation and increase your chances of success. The more you want something, the more you take the time to see it in your mind's eye as though you already have it, the more likely you'll get it. Below are some statements you can use to help you as you continue your journey toward a better, more successful work life.
These positive statements are developed to help you overcome the blues associated with stress and fear. However, if you suffer from feelings of hopelessness and self-destructive thinking, please see a doctor.
Set Your Focus These statements keep your thinking on the right track.
Believe in Yourself Keeping the right mindset is also a matter of knowing that you deserve the best job you can find. You deserve the best benefits and pay, the best work environment and the best hours.
25 Work AffirmationDesigned to help you be a better, happier, more successful worker, no matter what your position:1. I work every day.2. I am punctual. 3. I am willing to speak up when I have ideas to make work better. 4. I maintain a cheerful disposition at work. 5. My working matters. 6. My work matters. 7. I enjoy working. 8. I have a great eye for detail. 9. Working brings me pleasure. 10. I finish what I start. 11. My work inspires others. 12. My work improves each day. 13. I am a versatile worker. 14. I learn something new each day at work. 15. I use feedback to improve my work performance. 16. I accept and use constructive criticism to my advantage. 17. I surround myself with people who support my endeavors. 18. I encourage other workers. 19. I am an organized employee. 20. I easily block out distractions when I work. 21. I set good priorities at work. 22. I willingly help others with their work. 23. I think big at work. 24. I work to improve myself each day. 25. I show others that I appreciate their work. Choose one or two of these affirmations and repeat them, with feeling, to yourself many times each day. You will begin to notice them taking effect sooner than you think. # Not every affirmation here will fit your situation. Perhaps you want to use something more specific. It's simple. Write your own. Want to learn how to write your own powerful affirmations?Return to Career Tools HQ Home Page from Affirmations Page
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