We all know how important self-talk is. What you say to yourself (and how you treat yourself) matters, a big moment.
And once you have the habit of observing your thoughts, it is important not only to challenge the unbelievers, but also to replace them with something more sublime. What’s more, your best friend would say. Something that will encourage you to be happier, no matter the circumstances.
But coming up with this new phrase can sometimes be difficult. And you can feel the full cheese of Stuart-Small, right?
That’s why today we are so excited to share an excerpt from Kelsey’s new book Aida Roaldes Affirmations of happiness.
Filled with 200 inspiring, smiling, positive affirmations, this is a book that will brighten your day and help you embrace joy from within. Which is so important!
And as you will see in the statements of happiness that she shares with us below, they are much more empowering than cheese. Just reading them feels good, so imagine how they will change your thinking and improve your self-communication for the better if you use them in the register!
From Kelsey Aida Roaldes
Have you ever wished you were happier? That you could find more enjoyment than everyday things? That you can feel good regardless of your current circumstances and create long-term satisfaction? You can!
The truth is that happiness is not something to be found, but rather something you can create. No matter how things look in your life, you can consciously choose to feel happy – unconditionally, without problems and without limits. Reciting affirmations – short, positive statements that you can say out loud or to yourself that are meant to inspire change – is an effective way to create more happiness in your life.
Each of the seven affirmations below is designed to help you release the blockages that once kept you from experiencing more joy, so you will naturally feel happier. Reciting these words will help you to possess your happiness in an empowering and truly authentic way.
The time has come to create more happiness in your life, one affirmation at a time!
1. Happiness is my birthright.
Every being deserves to be happy and free, including me. Nothing can take away this fundamental, inherent right. I am finally ready to admit what has always been mine! I am entering my divine dignity, starting now.
2. Feeling good is my highest priority.
My feelings are important to me. All my feelings are valid and I will process them with patience and grace. I will follow what feels best for me, give priority to feeling good, and love myself in the process.
3. My potential is limitless.
From now on, I do my best to see the joy and abundance I have. I free myself from the limitations imposed by myself and look for opportunities to realize my potential. I’m ready.
4. I respect difficult times that help me appreciate the happy ones.
Without sadness I would not know happiness. Without lack I would not know abundance. The contrast of life is a gift. I no longer label emotions as “good” or “bad.” I see the value in all this.
5. Today I choose happiness.
I have free will to choose at any time. I can choose to feel happy every day, even if only for a moment. Every time I choose how I want to feel, my emotional muscles become stronger. I become the master of my inner world.
6. Happiness comes naturally when I give up what no longer serves me.
As I loosen my grip on the weight that holds me down, I float slightly back to the surface where the joy lies. Now weightless and unrestrained, I am ready to embrace my true essence of happy relaxation in the present, instead of clinging so tightly to the history of my past.
7. I am ready to claim my happiness!
There’s no reason I can’t be happy if I decide to be. Happiness is for all of us and I am ready to take mine, starting now.
– Kelsey Aida Roaldes
Adapted from Affirmations of happiness by Kelsey Aida Roaldes. Copyright © 2020 by Simon & Schuster, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Adams Media, imprint of Simon & Schuster. All rights reserved.