Affirmation Pod - Affirmation, Relaxation and Meditation for Transformation

As requested by Angela - great reminder on how important Self-Forgiveness is! This month’s theme is Core Beliefs and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/CoreBeliefs 3 Tips on taking a first step to Self-Forgiveness If these affirmations brought up some memories, tears or readiness to free yourself of chains that you've put yourself in. Here's some tips if you wanna tell yourself to let it all go now and give yourself a clean slate. 1. Write it down Writing a letter to yourself can help to express how you're feeling now and what a life of self-forgiveness is going to look like for you.   2. Create a ritual Find a symbol of self-forgiveness and put it somewhere that you'll see it everyday. Or if you feel you've been throwing stones at yourself for years, go out in nature, get a stone and have it represent that you're not going to do this anymore. 3. Tell someone Select someone to share this with that is trustworthy and has the emotional muscle to hear these things. It always helps if they are

You're NOT a failure... This month's theme is on Core Beliefs. There is a Core Beliefs Worksheet to go with this theme at AffirmationPod.com/CoreBeliefs  The sister episode to this one is Episode 64 Self-Forgiveness   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 269 I Really Am Enough Episode 208 I Choose Health and I am Worthy and Deserving of Health Episode 148 I Am Enough Episode 98 You are Worthy and Deserving   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!!

Following up on last week’s episode on Core Beliefs, here is the “I am Significant” Guided Affirmation. You can also get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/CoreBeliefs  This episode gives you time to repeat the affirmations and there will be some where you can fill in the blank. Tip 1: Write your affirmations down and say them. This will process them differently in your brain than if just think them. Tip 2: It’ll be easier to remember your affirmations if you tag them onto something you already part of your daily routine, like after you brush your teeth, wash your hands, drink your coffee, or put on your pajamas. If it’s a struggle for you to incorporate affirmations into your life...maybe you’ve tried and it just hasn’t worked, I encourage you to take my online course Journaling Pod. It includes guided journaling templates in written and audio form and #11 is on core beliefs. Feel happier, less negative and more productive by journaling for less than 10 minutes a day with Journaling Pod. The sister episode

"We learn our belief systems as very little children, and then we move through life creating experiences to match our beliefs. Look back in your own life and notice how often you have gone through the same experience." -Louise L. Hay This month’s theme is Core Beliefs and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/CoreBeliefs  Before I go over my experience with the Core Beliefs Worksheet, here are three points on Core Beliefs: 1. Core Beliefs -> Thoughts -> Feelings -> Reality Your core beliefs show up in how you think, feel and live. You can probably think of family, friends, co-workers and be able to pick out pretty quickly what their core beliefs are. Sometimes it's not so easy to recognize them in ourselves but if we want any change in ourselves and in our lives, it's vital we take a look at our core beliefs. 2. Not all Core Beliefs are Truths. Some are blatant lies! Some core beliefs need a 10, 20 or 30 degree to see a huge improvement in our lives. Other core beliefs need to be flipped 180 de

Here's the two announcements in this episode 1. New Episode Series Starting with the next episode, the next 8 months of content will have a theme each month. The themes are based on the 8 worksheets in the Affirmation Pod Reflection Workbook. The first episode of the month will be me talking about the worksheet and the rest of the episodes for the month will be based on the theme. We start next week with the topic of Core Beliefs! 2. New Bribe to Subscribe! Since I am updating the worksheets in the Affirmation Pod Reflection Workbook, I decided to create a new bribe to subscribe to my email list. One day, while walking my dog, I remembered something that was helpful for my transformation after my season of exhaustion.  As I was picking up dog poop, I recalled the affirmations I would have with me as I worked out on my treadmill. One of them was I Am Me by Virgina Satir. I also remembered how I would journal and create my own version of I Am Me and started thinking of making a worksheet where you could do that

Connecting with Nature Thanks Angie and Helene for requesting this! There's silence in the last 8:35 is for you to continue connecting with nature. Taking a minute now To simply breathe and settle in ((one minute of silence for breathing and settling in)) I am present I am aware of how my body feels right now I am aware of what I’m wearing from head to toe I can feel my body’s position And my eyes see the beauty of nature around me.... (silence continues for 8:25) The sister episode to this one is Episode 47 Meditation - "I Receive" Meditation   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 281 Calming Anxiety and Counting Back from 100 by 7s Episode 255 The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique Plus More Episode 16 A Grounding Meditation Episode 14 Progressive Relaxation of Shoulders, Neck and Face   REVIEWS

Ten Breaths Relaxation Time for some progressive relaxation? Here's a 20 minute guided relaxation episode.   For the version with music, head over to AffirmationPod.com/ACCESS Taking a deep breath Noticing your body’s position Easing into your body Now take ten deep breaths… And as you continue your deep breaths With each breath Sensing your body relax Sinking further and deeper in a relaxed position Feeling warm relaxation enter you from your toes Through your feet And your heels Acknowledging that your feet hold you up day after day Giving thanks for what your feet do for you Feeling peace inside you... Guided Relaxation by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 219 Guided Morning Meditation for Waking Up   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 269 I Really Am Enough Episode 148 I Am Enough Episode 98 You

So happy you're joining me in celebrating the 6 Month Anniversary with the first BONUS EPISODE of Affirmation Pod! Could I ask that you take two deep breaths right now? It will help you settle in because this is a longer episode (40 minutes) where I Welcome new listeners Update everyone about the podcast Share my journey with affirmations Share my journey of podcasting Offer a couple of gifts in between Before we dive in, my condolences to those of you who have experienced loss in the last while. A few of you have shared with me that you’re in a grieving season and requested an episode on grieving and so I dedicate Episode 54 Affirmations when Grieving to you and to anyone listening who is experiencing the pain of loss. I send you strength, I send you comfort and I send you lots of love. AffirmationPod.com/Grieving Please put up your hand if you are a new listener of Affirmation Pod - WELCOME! Thank you for connecting in and letting me be part of your day. It's exciting to have downloads from 123 countr

For Tonya - healthy eating, here we come!  Alright, it’s time for some grocery shopping I resolve now to mindfully purchase items that are in line with my health goals and desires Eating begins here, well before I ever taste it I am aware of the variety of products in this store... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 43 Actionable Tip - Making Changes and Changing Habits   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 275 Being Too Hard On Yourself Episode 269 I Really Am Enough Episode 148 I Am Enough REVIEWS

This also fits for those who need to relaunch their fitness and exercise goals. Here are the YouTube videos and playlists mentioned in the episode. *As I mentioned in the episode, for some of you exercise and dance can be triggering. If this is you, I encourage you to find something else which is fun for you and contributes to your personal development (while working on your triggers of course!). Here's also an interesting podcast episode on Exercise Induced Anxiety that I heard recently. Actionable Tip by Josie Ong  The sister episode to this one is Episode 43 Actionable Tip - Making Changes and Changing Habits   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 278 Leaning Into Your Heart Episode 139 Receiving Love Episode 108 Relax Into Sleep Episode 40 I Can Do This   LISTENER LOVE

Affirmations for Confidence Your 2 minute confidence boost! I am capable I am competent I am confident I believe in myself I have qualities and skills that enable me to reach my goals  I am aware of my doubts inside me I am aware of the patterns that can creep in I am aware of my insecure patterns I understand they’re normal... Affirmations by Josie Ong   The sister episode to this one is Episode 218 Progressive Relaxation for Confidence   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!!

This really hurts This pain is so challenging At times I just don’t know how to manage it I feel lost I feel overwhelmed I’m hurting and I’m numb at the same time One moment I feel okay , the next I feel distraught Something so random can make me crumble I feel it It hurts This is so hard My head and my heart are not in the same place I give myself time and space to grieve I give myself time and space to mourn I give myself time and space to cry My emotions can be a mixed bag But I have many options for facing my feelings I can write a poem, a story, a journal entry I can create a song, a painting, a memory book I can dance, sing, or do both... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 230 Affirmations When Overwhelmed With Grief   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   LISTENER LOVE

Requested by Helene from CoachHelene.com and dedicated to her daughter and nursing students everywhere! I reflect on my school-life balance I am thankful for the opportunity to further my education I acknowledge and budget my energy every day Knowing that I have school, work and a family life to attend to I address what’s working for me and what’s not working for me... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 234 Preparing for an Exam   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 285 You're Doing Great Episode 247 The Resilience Playlist Episode 153 Dealing With It Episode 150 I Can Handle It     HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING

Cousin episode of "You Can Do It" and "I Can Do This" I did it It wasn’t totally easy But it was easier than I imagined I stayed in my body I stayed in the moment I relaxed I kept in sync with my inner strength  Now it’s done And I give myself credit for my strength for my tenacity for my courage for coaching myself through it and I will apply my strength the next time as well I did it Yup, that was me I did it  Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 244 Courage When You Are Afraid and Second Guessing Yourself   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 285 You're Doing Great Episode 152 Social Confidence Episode 127 Confidence at Work Episode 55 Confidence Booster   HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING

A New Day This is a new day This is a fresh start I get a new 24 hours I know what I do well And I’m going to do more of that today I know what I need to improve And I’m going to do that today I’m strong... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 259 Empowering Affirmations to Start Your Day Episode 219 Your Guided Morning Meditation Episode 72 Morning Reflection   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!!

I choose to rest now Whatever could be done, would be done, should be done will wait I am pushing pause on the outside world So I can be with my inside world I choose to rest I don’t even have to breathe deeply I simply rest I recharge, I recover, I rejuvenate  Rest is important to me Rest builds up my immune system Rest builds up my mental clarity Rest builds my spirituality I choose to rest now and regularly I give myself many gifts One of them is rest And I choose to continue my rest As the music continues... Meditation by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 90 Guided Reflection - Permission, Priority and Persistence for Self Care   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 266 More Empowering Affirmations to Close Your Day Episode 251 Empowering Affirmations to Close Your Day Episode 199 Your Good Night C

Dating Affirmations for the singles in our world... I can and will be myself wherever I am I will have fun on this date I dress comfortably and attractively I am comfortable with my personality I am secure. I am intelligent. I am attractive. I’m really cool! I express myself genuinely I respect myself and I respect my date I am clear on how much I want to disclose on my date I am clear on how I will decide about another date I am true to myself I share who I am I am in the moment I am open minded and realistic I relax and listen to what my date is saying I will let my mind relax and stay in the moment I give my date the opportunity to relax too I let go of worrying what my date thinks of me And just be me I smile easily I easily share stories I easily share my opinions I easily show what my values are I am confident I am clear on who I am I am clear on what my expectations are I am clear on how to communicate my needs I deserve love I am happy and secure in myself I am sexy and fun I am me Affirmations by Jos

In this episode, I share my journey of creating and marketing Journaling Pod, while announcing the Pre-Sale ending AND something else beginning! I also talk about how I managed dread, once I recognized it and the sales and marketing strategy that feels true to me. You'll also get a sneak peek into the audio for my promotional video for the course.   The sister episode to this one is Episode 0 Welcome to Affirmation Pod   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 278 Leaning Into Your Heart Episode 227 Affirmations for Self-Love Episode 139 Receiving Love Episode 108 Relax Into Sleep Episode 40 I Can Do This   HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING

Finding a comfortable position Noticing your breaths deepen and lengthen Scanning your body Noticing any tension And with each breath, releasing the tension Opening your mind to receive Opening your heart to receive Open your spirit to receive Becoming a sponge to absorb this meditation I receive healing I receive wholeness I receive health I receive miracles I receive guidance I receive blessings I receive serendipity I receive happiness I receive joy I receive contentment I receive wealth I receive prosperity I receive abundance I receive peace I receive serenity I receive calm I receive strength I receive courage I receive wisdom I receive clarity I receive grace I receive forgiveness I receive compassion I receive acceptance I receive enlightenment I receive equanimity I receive tranquility I receive love I receive lots of love Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 200 200 Affirmations for Your Sweetest and Best Life   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! Thi

Taking a deep breath And another And one more Gathering yourself now Aware of how your body feels right now Aware of what you’re wearing right now Aware of your surroundings Quieting the noise from worries or stress Preparing yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually for this workout The focus is on getting the best workout today Go for it, have a great workout! Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 168 Starting Your Workout   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 276 Feeling Overworked Episode 195 Getting Out of a Bad Mood Episode 185 Patient with the Process Episode 153 Dealing With It  LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!!