What are positive affirmations?

Positive affirmations are statements a person says or thinks to himself to increase confidence, self-esteem and to help turn negative thinking into positive thoughts. Positive affirmations are often repeated daily or at another set schedule to reinforce them.

Positive affirmations can also be in visual form, such as posters or other art meant for display. These often contain an inspirational quote and are placed in highly visible areas so they are seen throughout the day.

Positive affirmations can also be used to help accomplish a specific task. For example, if one wants to lose weight, he can use specific affirmations for motivation and to push himself to succeed.