I’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And doggone it, people like me.” (Al Franken as Stuart Smalley)
Not that this wasn’t a funny SNL bit (which sadly is nowhere to be found on YouTube, though you can still buy the classic mock self-help guru’s book). But if you believe that affirmations are merely a punchline, or maybe you’ve tried to do them and they didn’t work (that was true in my case) you may be missing out. Read the rest of this entry »
Do you doubt the power of words? I have a little exercise for you. First, read the following list of words, preferably aloud (unless it will get you in trouble at work or make people think you’re in need of a medication adjustment).
aglow, alive, amused, blissful, bright, bubbly, calm, cheerful, chipper, content, cozy, delighted, eager, ecstatic, elated, enthralled, excited, exuberant, fine, fortunate, frisky, funny, giddy, glad, gleeful, good, great, hilarious, hopeful, joyful, jubilant, lighthearted, lively, lucky, marvelous, merry, overjoyed, peaceful, playful, proud, sparkling, spry, thrilled!
How do you feel? Good? Uplifted? Most people end up smiling, grinning, and generally feeling hopeful after reading this list. Read the rest of this entry »