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The value of self-affirmation in goal achievement

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I understand that when we repeatedly say  something  unpleasant or pleasant about ourselves, consciously or  unconsciously,  it becomes  imprinted  in our  minds. When I asked her if she ever tried to assert herself, one  of my clients  said,  "Well, it's not like I look in the mirror and say,  'I'm amazing.  I don't blame  him  at  all. While looking in the mirror and posing  can improve our self-esteem  for  some people,  it  doesn't work  for everyone. What are your priorities ? Instead  of thinking of self-affirmation as a  short   affirmation , as in the mirror example,  think of  it as a  potentially more powerful "recognition  of  true Value." If  you  really  want to  stand up for  your  beliefs,  consider why they are valuable to you and what you  can  do to support  them. The  importance of  purpose  and  affirmation  allows us to consider why my  work/relationships are  meaningful to me and how  they fit  into my identity . Be as specific