Featured Fundamism: Affirmations and Blessings

What is GOOD?!!!! Welcome to our Featured Fundamism, Affirmations and Blessings. We all have awesomeness and we all have things for which we should give thanks. Taking the time to recognize both is crucial in living a more F.U.N. life! 

Affirmations can be tough for some as it means you have to speak confidently about yourself or what you bring to the table. Take the above photo for example. Its a bit narcissistic to have a photo of myself that reads, "STUD." However, I saw the sign and felt it would be perfect for this blog. I believe everyone should walk a little taller and recognize the gifts they have and have been given.

Enjoy the Featured Fundamism and thanks for tuning in! 

WHAT:

Start each day with an affirmation and end each day by counting your blessings

WHY:

The beginning and end of each day are of pivotal importance in the grand scheme of your life. The beginning will undoubtedly play some role in setting the tone for the coming day and the end will influence your bedtime routine and sleeping patterns, which are directly related to your health, happiness and well being.

HOW:

It is so important to start your day with some positive reinforcement. And who better to provide that motivational kick-start than you? The beauty of affirmations is that they are 100% customizable. They are designed by you to help motivate and applaud you. Do you want a promotion at work? Do you aspire to have more confidence when dealing with the opposite sex? Are you proud of any qualities that you already possess? Ask yourself what things need development in your life and what traits about yourself that you feel you want to acknowledge or compliment (yes, I said compliment – if you can’t recognize and celebrate your individuality, why should anyone else?). Put together a sentence or paragraph that praises and inspires you, look yourself in the mirror, and say it with gusto! If you believe in yourself (and start each day by reminding yourself of that fact), there is no limit to what you can accomplish throughout the day and in turn, your life.

We have all been guilty at one point in our lives of taking things for granted. We have also had moments of epiphany where we realized that we loved or appreciated someone or something because of what they add to our lives. In my case, those cathartic moments are generally followed by some guilt because I have not given the due recognition to those who have helped to improve the quality and substance of my life. In short, I have been remiss with regard to the words “thank you”. Sometimes I am thanking an actual person, sometimes a higher power, and sometimes, I am thanking myself. No matter who is on the receiving end of my gratitude, it is important to identify my blessing and give thanks for them. This fundamism, in practice, is simple and quick. But by taking a few minutes at then end of each day to take stock and reflect on what made the day good, what you value about your life or others who are in it, and what makes you happy and fulfilled, you are effectively stopping to smell the roses on the path of your life. Appreciation for what you have is an integral element of a happy existence.