5-Minute Exercises to Train Your Brain: Positive Affirmations

Repeating positive affirmations can help change negative thinking patterns that fuel anxiety. Positive statements can remind you of your inner strength and calmness.

Mental health experts agree that regular exercises can train your brain to let go of stress, stop over thinking and shift focus to the present moment. If you're looking for quick, effective ways to reduce anxiety, we’ve put together a series of five minute exercises that are perfect for a busy schedule. Incorporating these daily can help reduce worry and foster a sense of calm.

Repeating Positive Affirmations

Repeating positive affirmations can help change negative thinking patterns that fuel anxiety. Positive statements can remind you of your inner strength and calmness.

How to do it:

  1. Sit in a comfortable position and close your eyes.
  2. Slowly repeat calming statements like, "I am safe," "I am in control," or "I am at peace."
  3. Say each affirmation to yourself with conviction.
  4. If your mind starts to wander, gently bring it back to the affirmation.

This exercise not only calms the mind but also builds confidence and emotional resilience over time.

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