AFFIRMATION STRATEGY ♟️

Relationships: Using Affirmations to Help Strained Relationships

Let’s start by talking about the bonds we have with family, friends, and partners.

They’re the glue that holds us together, but let’s keep it one hundred—they can be a struggle sometimes!!

Let me tell ya a little story about my sister, Maya.

Maya and I, we’re tight, but we’ve had our moments.

We needed a way to bring the love back, so I suggested we try something new: affirmations.

Maya was like, “Girl, what?”

She thought it was silly, but we were desperate to find some peace. Like we were starting to dread holidays cuz we’d have to see each other, it was that bad.

So, we gave it a go.

Every morning, we’d hit each other up with a positive affirmation.

Simple stuff like, “I’m grateful for you,” or “You bring so much joy into my life.”

At first, it felt weird—like, really weird. Hahaha, she was not into it but she did it for me.

But we stuck with it.

Eventually, those words started to mean something.

They weren’t just texts; they were little reminders of our bond.

And guess what? Things started to change.

We stopped focusing on the petty annoyances and started seeing the good in each other.

Maya sent me one that really hit home: “I’m proud of you and everything you do.”

I’m not gonna lie, that felt good. I can’t even read it without tearing up!

It wasn’t just us. Maya was sold!

Maya took the whole idea of affirmations home to her hubby.

Every night, they’d share something they appreciated about each other.

Stuff like, “Thanks for always having my back,” and “I love your laugh.”

Their relationship got stronger, real talk.

They felt more connected, more valued.

Affirmations became their secret sauce for keeping the love alive.

So, how do you bring this magic into your relationships?

Start with the basics.

Keep it real and heartfelt.

Try something like:

You may already say these things, which is GREAT! But if not or if you used to and you’ve been slippin, I can’t recommend this tip enough.

Make it a daily thing. Throw it into your other affirmations, if you have any right now that you’ve been repeating for other parts of your life.

Shoot a text in the morning, jot down a note, or just say it out loud.

Consistency is key.

And listen, it’s not just for the good times.

When things get rough, use those affirmations to bring the vibe back.

During a fight, remind yourself and them about the good stuff.

It can change the whole game.

Seriously it can transform your connections, just like it did for Maya and me.

We all need to feel appreciated and loved.

Sometimes, a few simple words can remind us of that.

With all my love and encouragement,

Amari