Whilst, I believe in using positive affirmations and trying to be optimistic and hopeful, I also know that I don’t always feel 100% positive.
I don’t want to be a fraud reciting a mantra of “I am happy” or “I am confident” when in fact I feel frustrated or annoyed.
Of course, saying “I am frustrated” or “I am annoyed” goes against the wisdom of positive affirmations. So what should I do?
I received a useful piece of advice about this recently and it is simple. Instead of saying “I am annoyed”, I can say “a part of me is annoyed”.
Therefore, I remain honest. I am not denying my feelings but also I am not influencing my whole day with negative emotions.
Sinead Huskisson 