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Word Art and

Affirmations

by Leah Oviedo

Words have the power to brighten or darken our moods and the moods of those around us.

In the case of people we interact with regularly, our words and actions impact their whole lives.

Ask anyone who was teased in school or has been the topic of nasty gossip. Look at women, men and children who are victims of domestic violence. Even society pressures us and tells us we are not perfect and that we need to change who we are to be happy.

We are barraged with words that affect us negatively on a daily basis. It should be no surprise that negative words affect our self esteem and change how we see ourselves. While it is not always possible to ignore negative comments, we have the choice to not give any power to the words that are meant to hurt us.

Start your day off with a positive affirmation and put positive, encouraging, complimentary words in your mind. When you say your positive affirmation enough and take actions to make your life better, your life and confidence will improve. The change will not be immediate. You have to say the words enough so they become true to you.

We have a choice of what words to use. Become aware of the words you use when talking to people and talking to yourself. Are you being positive or negative? Are you agreeing with others when they put themselves or another person down? If you need to change how you talk, start slow with a few positive comments each day. Think about when we meet people that we want to impress. We are on our best behavior and say positive words to that person.

We can act this way around our partners, family and friends as well.

We simply must be aware and be open to change.

A wonderful exercise to inspire yourself and keep your life on a positive track is to write down what you love about yourself, why you are proud of yourself, what you have accomplished and what your goals are for the future.

I have accomplished...

I am proud of myself because...

Some of my wonderful qualities are...

In the future I want...

Use the next page to write your own affirmation. Use the positive words listed on this page.

Keep all negative words out. For example, instead of saying "I will not fail", say "I will succeed" Instead of "I am against pain", say I am "for joy". talented amazing wonderful independent strong fierce beautiful handsome lovely loving healthy grateful thankful appreciative intelligent smart incredible thoughtful compassionate kind fearless brave bold brazen liberated free opportunity

great goodness passionate yes can capable possible uncharted imagine change protected one of a kind unique open optimistic empowered special innovative unstoppable outspoken peaceful adventure adventurous courage courageous gifted possibility

proud charming classy elegant excellent delightful divine healthy tenacious dependable reliable energetic influential lovely spirited vivacious powerful dynamic qualified responsible daring heroic enterprising gentle comforting able new

accepted smart fantastic terrific brilliant deserving valuable accomplished stunning marvelous equal deserving worthy abundant rich wealthy admired captivating enchanting treasured congenial bright sparkling effervescent peppy wise happy

Word Art and Affirmations Copyright Š 2011 by ImpowerYou Leah Oviedo is an artist, fundraiser, community volunteer and activist in Southern California. Her background includes work with foster and homeless youth, domestic violence, sexual assault and environmental protection. You can find more information at www.MPWRU.webs.com.

Acknowledgment As usual, my family and friends are the reason I have confidence to share my art. Thank you for your constant encouragement and love. Thank you to all my teachers. I have learned so many lessons and know that I have so many more to learn. Thank you for your guidance and wisdom.

I would like to dedicate this book to everyone who has ever lost their way. I am so proud of you for continuing to try even though life has been unfair. You can make positive changes if you choose. It is a challenge you are capable of taking on!

Some troubles are too hard for an affirmation to solve, so if you need more help please find someone you can talk to. YOU ARE IMPORTANT. YOU DESERVE TO BE HAPPY. YOU DESERVE TO BE LOVED. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255) National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from ImpowerYou Copyright 2011 Powered By Bookemon. www.bookemon.com