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Declarations vs. Affirmations by T. Harv Eker
"An affirmation states that a goal is already happening. I'm not crazy about this because, often when we affirm something that is not yet real, the little voice in our head usually responds with "This isn't true, this is BS" ... On the other hand, a declaration is not saying something is true, it's saying we have an intention of doing or being something. This is a position the little voice can buy, because we're not stating it's true right now, but again, it's an intention for us in the future." ~ T. Harv Eker from Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
I really love that. I don't know about you, but affirmations have never really totally done it for me. (I say that after reciting various affirmations millions of times! :) There was always, as T. Harv says, this little voice in my head that was saying, "Huh? That's not true!" and I'd have to wrestle with it a bit. Declarations on the other hand? Me likes!
My version:
Affirmation: I am financially free!! (insert little voice that says: "No you're not!!" :)
Declaration: I am creating financial freedom! (insert little voice that says: "We are?!!? Saweet!!!" :)
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