Reciting affirmations does work.  Neuroscience tells us that with the repetition of any mental exercise new neural pathways are created.  This in turn allows the brain to automatically process our experiences in a similar way.

This audio file will guide you through 3 different affirming prompts, each lasting 3 minutes. You will be reciting or repeating these affirmations over and over again. There is no need to rush through these statements. Be gentle and kind, and consistent with your practice.

You can do these affirmations in the following ways:

• Meditate and recite them repeatedly.
• Write them down repeatedly.
• Recite them to yourself in the mirror.
• Recite them to your hurt inner child.

In your everyday life, you can use what you have learned in your meditation practice by noticing how you are feeling, refocusing on what is present and conducting a three-breath practice.  You can do these as many times as you want throughout your day.  They are a great way to remind yourself of your learning and growing.  Best of all, they take less than a minute to do.