The definition of a habit is “a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.”, and it’s been said that it takes 21 days to form a solid one. If you’re looking to raise your vibrational frequency or inject a boost into your self-confidence then one of the most impactful methods are daily affirmations. Affirmations are a way to reprogram your mind by weeding out negative or self-limiting beliefs and replacing them with positive and empowering ones. The more you perform them, the more uplifting your energy will become, because affirmations are one of the best habits you can add into your self-care routine.

Whether they are already a part of your practice or if you’re a total beginner, try out our affirmations exercise via download here. Once you’ve found a quiet space where you can focus, just follow the steps below. All that we ask is you perform them daily, and try to make them a habit or addition to your daily rituals.

All you have to do is believe and the universe will always handle the rest. – Unknown

Step 1: Begin by closing your eyes, taking a few deep breaths and saying out loud or to yourself: “My words are extremely powerful and allow me to connect directly to source energy. What I speak, I create. What I affirm, I believe. And with the help of the universe, I program my dreams and desires into a new and beautiful reality.”

Step 2: Repeat the “Affirmations” pdf. (Looking at yourself in the mirror with conviction and confidence as you repeat them is highly suggested.)

Step 3: Close out by taking a few deep breaths and saying out loud or to yourself: “Universe, I am open to receiving. I believe in the power of the affirmations that I repeat, and with your blessings and my faith, I am certain they will become true.”

The word self-love has a different meaning to everyone. Nobody’s meaning is wrong, as our difference in views are what makes humanity unique, but regardless of what the definition is to you, there is one thing everyone can agree on. And that is, self-love is the most critical component to true happiness. Similar to the meaning of word, self-love practices differ from person to person as well. Nevertheless, no matter where you currently are in your self-love journey, we would love you try out our self-love exercise via download here. Our “Daily Self-Love Checklist” is a really great tool to add positivity to your energy field and help improve your relationship with self.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart. – Confucius

1: Meditate for ten minutes.

2: Say aloud five things that you are grateful for.

3: Say aloud five things that you affirm about or for yourself.

4: Perform some sort of exercise for fifteen minutes.

5: Perform a stretching routine for five minutes to loosen up your muscles and get more limber.

6: Journal. Write down how you are feeling at the current moment or what you would like to release or call in.

7: Perform a random act of kindness.

8: Give a big smile to anyone that you make direct eye contact with.

9: Give someone a compliment.

10: Prepare yourself a healthy and nutritious meal.

11: Look in the mirror, smile, and tell yourself “I Love You.”

The shadow work exercise that I was first introduced to and was an inspiration for ours is from Delphina Wood’s book Chakra Healing with Shadow Work. The first time I tried it, I felt an instant impact after the meditation. There were things that my shadow said that were triggering, but also positive proponents for growth. However, after several more tries, it just didn’t seem as powerful, so I decided to add my own spin to suit my practice style and just found it to be more effective for me. Doing it routinely and with purpose helped to cultivate a more positive relationship with my shadow and myself. Check out our Shadow Mediation exercise via download here. We hope with time and practice, this can be impactful for you as it was for us.

Your shadow holds the untapped potential within you. – Unknown

Step 1: Breathwork

Find a quiet space where you can totally focus. When you do so and you are ready, close your eyes and take three deep breaths, holding at the top for five seconds each time. At the bottom of the third return to your normal pattern of breathing.

 Step 2: Meeting Your Shadow

I find this portion more impactful if you envision yourself in a place that you love and makes you feel safe. A place that I love is the where the River Alzette flows through Luxembourg City so I am basing the exercise from that point of view.

Imagine that you are walking through the Alzette valley where the river flows peacefully through Luxembourg. As you continue to walk, you glance around at the beauty and serenity of it all, then close your eyes and take in a nice deep breath. You walk some more, until you come across a bench. You sit down and take in all the ambiance. As you sit there quietly a person sits directly to your right. Take notice of the person; is it a male, female, non-binary? What is the demeanor, sad, happy, upset, or angry? Regardless of who it is or how it feels, this is your shadow self and it is ready to speak with you.

Allow your shadow to speak freely. It is very important to listen to what it says and allow it enough grace to express itself.  Listen carefully and identify how your body relates to its words. It might be extremely triggering or hurtful to hear, but take note and hold on to those feelings no matter how daunting they are. If the exercise feels hard or begins to get tough, start practicing some breathwork. Breathe deeply and try to bring yourself at ease while trying to reconcile your feelings.

 Once your shadow is done speaking and if you feel comfortable, express your feelings and point of view. Be open, honest, and authentic because after all your shadow is a part of you and knows if you are being upfront. Let it all out. While your shadow might feel hurt or emotional, all it wants to know is that you are there, present, and listening to it.

Step 3: Closing Out the Exercise

 Take as much time you need, but when you are ready to conclude the exercise make sure to thank your shadow. Express your appreciation for the time you’ve spent together and how much you love and care for it. Depending on your level of comfortability, try to give your shadow a nice, tight, loving embrace. You can say farewell in any manner that feels comfortable to you.

Before you reopen your eyes, take three deep breaths, holding at the top for five seconds each time. At the bottom of the third return to your normal pattern of breathing. As you open your eyes take note of how you feel. Partaking in this exercise might give you a hint of anxiety, but it will make you feel much lighter and place things into a much better perspective. Be sure to journal and take notes afterwards and it is highly recommended to check in with your shadow often in order to cultivate a healthy relationship with it. The more you work towards healing the dynamic, the healthier and more empowered you will become.

If you’re looking for coaching in the spiritual form then we recommend working  with one of the life coaches that we partner with, Tracy Livingston of God Sunshyne. As a certified life coach, spiritual coach and medium, Tracy uses her abilities to help individuals who are ready to evolve, need guidance or assistance navigating through troubled times. She is here to offer you a sanctuary of solace, where you can connect with the wisdom of the universe and uncover the answers that reside within. To learn more about Tracy and her services, you can get more information here.