as in declarations
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
a sworn affirmation that he had never acted as a spy for the enemy
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Recent Examples of affirmations
Pep talks, affirmations or an arm around your shoulder are good medicine for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Manifesting goes beyond the daily affirmations, visualizations and journaling practices.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
Wilde House Paper Manifestation Pad, $26 This easy-to-follow notepad allows users to track gratitude, goals and affirmations on a weekly basis.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
At the start, manifesting can seem daunting, particularly with journals, daily affirmations, meditations and more as ways to tap in.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
Integrating your goals with your budget, utilizing vision boards and affirmations, along with employing methods to maintain focus and motivation creates a comprehensive path to success.
—Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This time around, about thirty minutes into the session, the affirmations that an instructor named Sophia was calling out began to ring in my ears with a special resonance.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Phaedra tries to set a positive tone by encouraging the group to share affirmations at the table, hoping to foster unity within the sister circle.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
To help reframe your mindset, try replacing negative thoughts with positive affirmations, remind yourself of your past successes and visualize yourself in a new role.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Manifesting goes beyond the daily affirmations, visualizations and journaling practices.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
Wilde House Paper Manifestation Pad, $26 This easy-to-follow notepad allows users to track gratitude, goals and affirmations on a weekly basis.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
At the start, manifesting can seem daunting, particularly with journals, daily affirmations, meditations and more as ways to tap in.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
Integrating your goals with your budget, utilizing vision boards and affirmations, along with employing methods to maintain focus and motivation creates a comprehensive path to success.
—Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This time around, about thirty minutes into the session, the affirmations that an instructor named Sophia was calling out began to ring in my ears with a special resonance.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Phaedra tries to set a positive tone by encouraging the group to share affirmations at the table, hoping to foster unity within the sister circle.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
To help reframe your mindset, try replacing negative thoughts with positive affirmations, remind yourself of your past successes and visualize yourself in a new role.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Affirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affirmations. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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