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Low self-esteem can usually be traced back to negative messages being
absorbed by the subconscious mind. It is no wonder why feeding your
mind more positive messages can make a powerful difference in your
life! Using positive affirmations can give you just the boost you need
to improve your self-esteem.
Unfortunately most people are not utilizing this transformational
technique. What prevents most people is the uncertainty of what to say
and how to word positive affirmations for success. Below are 4 simple
tips to help you write effective affirmations for improving your self-
esteem.
1) The Power of Now. Start by wording your affirmations in the present
tense, not the future. Avoid saying things like, "I will learn to love
myself" because your subconscious mind interprets that to mean "sooner
or later". Instead you could say, "I choose to love myself". By
wording your affirmations this way you accomplish two things: you
empower yourself with the addition of the words "choose to," and it
puts the affirmation in the present moment....

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