Augusten Burroughs writes that Affirmations are dishonest. “They are a form of self-betrayal based on bogus, side-of-the-cereal-box psychology..The truth is, it is not going to help to stand in front of the mirror, look into your own eyes, and lie to yourself. Especially when you are the one person you are supposed to believe you can count on.
“Affirmations are the psychological equivalent of sprinkling baby powder on top of the turd your puppy has left on the carpet. This does not result in a cleaner carpet. It coats the underlying issue with futility.” This Is How, p 4-5, 2012.
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Thanks for reading and sharing, Nan
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Smiles.. Welcome..😁
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I love the added thoughts to your profile! You have a way with words and that’s a fact. As far as the post is concerned, I agree. Self-affirmation by standing in front of the mirror telling myself compliments has always made me feel like a stupid, inadequate fool and it does miss the point entirely.
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Yes, I find the most interesting things when cleaning out my slush pile–(tho I’m not sure what the “slush” means).
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I think affirmations only work if you actually believe in what you’re saying, but has no effect if you don’t believe in it. I don’t use affirmations because it seemed corny 😀. I think negative self-talk unfortunately works though because of all the criticism we’ve received in our lifetime.
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Excellent point about the negative affirmations! I reckon that’s because we believe in them. Thanks so much!
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