Afformations

What's the Difference between affirmations and afformations?

Affirmations are statements, while af-form-ations are questions. But they are not just any questions; they are the big "Why?" questions.

Did you know that you use these questions every day? You're probably unaware that you do.

You may have had a day like this before:

• You got out of the shower this morning, stubbed your toe and said, "Ouch! Why don't I ever pay attention?".
• You get on the scale after your shower, and the scale says you gained 5 pounds. Your response was, "Why am I gaining weight instead of losing it?"
• After work you balance your checkbook. You become frustrated because you've officially overdrawn your account. You say, "Why don't I ever have enough money?".

You may have asked yourself many others like:

• Why can't I stop eating?
• Why am I so stupid?
• Why am I not good enough?
• Why don't I have any friends?
• Why am I so depressed?

These questions come from that "little voice" you hear inside your head. The one that says you're not good enough. They seem to pop up out of nowhere!

It's that same little voice that is your worst enemy when you try to use affirmations.

You're standing in front of the mirror and you say, "I am at my ideal weight".

You're little voice says, "No you're not".

When you use a statement that is in direct conflict with your situation your brain rejects it. That's part of the problem with using positive statements instead of questions.

If you truly don't believe your statements or affirmations; then they're not doing any good. You'll always have that little voice kicking them back out.

When you ask a question, your subconscious mind begins searching for an answer. Instead of bombarding your mind with statements try using questions.

Afformations work with your brain; not against it. Instead of stating "I am at my ideal weight"; turn it into a question.

"Why am I at my ideal weight?"

You've now presented a question to your mind. Without trying to, your brain has begun searching for answers.

You can use the same principles of creating affirmations. It is a very simple process and you can use them just as you would your affirmations.

You can use everything you know about affirmations and apply them here as well.

I recommend Noah St. John's Great Little Book of Afformations to learn how to get the most out of using these.

If you just want a jump start; here is a list of afformations to help you get started.

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