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F A L L 2 0 2 0 NORTH BAY WOMAN 35 positive thoughts, you are likely unconsciously engaged in negative thoughts. Affirmations are a way to focus your mind and redirect your thoughts. What you focus on grows, so by focusing on positive affirma- tions you create new empowering beliefs, and thus a new reality for yourself that reflects all that you desire. This is where those sticky notes come back into play. By decorating your home with affir- mations you'll always have reminders as you walk through your space to check in with your thoughts and whether or not they are supportive of you and the life you want to create. It's a quick way to re-center and remind yourself of your intentions. Creating your affirmations can be as simple or as fancy as you want. You can create art and overlay the affir- mations on top, you can write them on beautiful paper, or keep it simple and write them on sticky notes (the last is my preferred way). You can place your beautiful affirmations anywhere around your house, but here are a few of my favorite places: Mirror, mirror Around your bathroom mirror is the best place to post affirmations. Here's where you can put all your affirmations about yourself. It is so powerful to look yourself in the eyes and say out loud all the amazing beliefs and thoughts you want to affirm about you, such as, "You are beautiful! I love you! You are worthy and deserving of all that you desire! You are per- fect, whole and complete just as you are! I uncondi- tionally love, accept, and appreciate you!" (Bonus if you give yourself a hug while saying your affirma- tions.) Home office or behind desk Really anywhere you spend a lot of time is a great place for sticky notes, so you always have eyes on your intentions. This is a great place to have affirmations like, "Life is always working for me!" "I am supported by the universe in all ways, always!" "My success is inevitable and I'm always on the right path!" Inside your front door Having affirmations inside your front door gives you a reminder of your intentions as you walk out to start your day, which can be a time where we get caught in the whirlwind of life. It's best to start it mindfully. This is a wonderful place to affirm the life you want to live and create, such as, "I am committed to a life of ease!" "I am the embodiment of joy and peace!" "I am the divine co-creator of my life!" "I am open to all the joy, prosperity, and experiences the universe has to offer that are of my highest and greatest good!" "I love life and life loves me!" It's amazing to be able to walk through your house and be reminded of all that you're choosing to be- lieve and create, getting those little boosts of inspiration, motivation and encouragement everywhere you turn. So, are you ready to enhance your home with affirmations? n Shania Gadow is a mindset coach. She is passionate about supporting women in reclaiming their power and stepping into the most confident, vibrant, and self-loving version of themselves, ready and on fire to joyfully create a life they absolutely love! You can find her on Instagram @shainagadow. Joy for the HOLIDAYS Just as the seasons change, our need for motivation or our desire to inspire others can easily match our mood and the holiday spirit. It's an opportune time to try out home decor affirmations or to switch up what you already have decorated with. Whether it's pillows, pictures or ornaments positive sayings are perfect for any festive time. – North Bay Woman Team

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