How to Use Positive Affirmations
Your mind (subconscious) will take an order and fill it. It is quite simple. Where the process fails is only in the asking. When you get to the point in your “mind travels” that you are able to make up your own affirmations and self-hypnosis suggestions (one in the same, really), remember that your suggestions should be in the affirmative, positive as if they were already real.
For example, in your Self-hypnosis technique where you are repeating “I am calm, confident and optimistic.” notice that you are saying it in the affirmative. Notice that the phrase suggests the now not some day in the future. Therefore, whenever using self-hypnosis, make your suggestions in the now. “I am relaxed and calm.” I am happy and successful.” or “I have a perfect memory and everything I am reading or studying is readily available for me whenever i need it.” (for a student or someone correcting memory and concentration.)
Exploring the wonders of the mind is fun. Relax and enjoy the ride and experiment with your own suggestions once you have accustomed yourself to the process.