In today's episode, Gina shares a number of affirmations for the new year. Learn about the benefits of positive affirmations for helping clear anxiety and increasing peace and calm. These affirmations will help you strengthen your brain health, as well as help you define your self-identity. Become the person you want to be. Get started with affirmations today! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: Affirmations are our mental vitamins, providing the supplementary positive thoughts we need to balance the barrage of negative events and thoughts we experience daily. -Tia Walker Chapters 0:42 Introduction to Affirmations 9:37 Affirmations for a Peaceful New Year 11:56 Embracing Change and Simplicity 13:43 The Power of Affirmations Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the transformative power of affirmations as we kick off the new year with a focus on cultivating peace and calmness in our lives. We explore what affirmations truly are—short, positive statements that can significantly influence our thoughts and beliefs. These affirmations serve as a strategy to counteract the pervasive negative self-talk that often accompanies anxiety and chronic stress. The human mind has a tendency to cling more strongly to negative thoughts, making it essential to actively practice positivity and reshape our internal dialogue. The episode highlights the concept of neuroplasticity—the brain's remarkable ability to rewire itself based on repeated thoughts and experiences. Through the consistent use of affirmations, we can create new neural pathways that favor positivity over anxiety, allowing us to thrive in the face of challenges. I emphasize that experiencing fear and anxiety is part of being human, but it is possible to regain balance and handle life's adversities without being overwhelmed by constant worry or the fear of the unknown. As we discuss the mechanics of how affirmations work, I share that they interrupt negative thought patterns, strengthen our belief systems, and serve as emotional anchors during moments of uncertainty. The beauty of affirmations lies in their ability to ground us, offering reassurance when anxiety threatens to take over. However, I also acknowledge that starting this practice may not be easy; belief plays a crucial role, and it often requires persistence and patience to see the benefits come to fruition. #Affirmations, #MentalHealthMatters, #OvercomeAnxiety, #StressRelief, #PositiveMindset, #SelfCare, #PeacefulLiving, #EmotionalWellbeing, #NewYearNewYou, #SelfLove, #GrowthMindset, #Mindfulness, #AnxietyCoaches, #InnerPeace, #Neuroplasticity, #PositiveThinking, #ManifestYourBestLife, #PersonalDevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices