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Affirmations: meaning, definitions and examples

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affirmations

 

[ ˌæf.ɝˈmeɪ.ʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

self-care

Affirmations are positive statements that you repeat to yourself to boost your confidence and improve your mindset.

Synonyms

mantras, positive statements, self-affirmations

Examples of usage

  • I start my day with positive affirmations to set the right tone.
  • Affirmations help me believe in myself and my abilities.
  • I use affirmations to overcome negative thoughts and self-doubt.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

In psychology, affirmations are used as a technique to reprogram negative thought patterns and promote self-esteem.

Synonyms

positive self-talk, self-affirmation exercises, self-empowerment statements

Examples of usage

  • Therapists often recommend using affirmations as a tool for building self-confidence.
  • Positive affirmations can help change your mindset and improve your mental well-being.

Translations

Translations of the word "affirmations" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afirmações

🇮🇳 पुष्टिकरण

🇩🇪 Bestätigungen

🇮🇩 afirmasi

🇺🇦 підтвердження

🇵🇱 afirmacje

🇯🇵 アファーメーション

🇫🇷 affirmations

🇪🇸 afirmaciones

🇹🇷 onaylamalar

🇰🇷 확언

🇸🇦 تأكيدات

🇨🇿 potvrzení

🇸🇰 potvrdenia

🇨🇳 肯定

🇸🇮 potrditve

🇮🇸 staðfestingar

🇰🇿 растау

🇬🇪 დადასტურებები

🇦🇿 təsdiqlər

🇲🇽 afirmaciones

Etymology

The use of affirmations dates back to ancient times, with practices rooted in various cultures and belief systems. In modern times, the concept of affirmations gained popularity through self-help books and personal development movements. The power of positive affirmations lies in their ability to reshape the way we think about ourselves and the world around us, leading to increased self-confidence and mental well-being.

See also: affirm, affirmation, affirmative, affirmer.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,866, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.