With Gratitude
Prologue
Welcome to the Wonderful, Life-Changing World of Affirmations
Introduction
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Change Almost Anything in 21 Days
Intentions
Self-Talk
The Power of Words
Negative Word Blockers That Keep Us from Moving Forward
Positive Word Releasers
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The Power of Affirmations
What Is an Affirmation?
Repetition Is Important
What We Think Is Best for Us Is Not Always Best for Us
Why 21 Days?
21 Days Means 21 Consecutive Days
Instant Affirmations
Suggestions for Successful Affirmations: Simple Steps for Change
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Removing the Barriers to Change
Fear
Self-Limiting Thoughts
Worry
Focusing on What You Don’t Want
The Place of Not Knowing
The Place of In-Between
Not Really Being Willing
Prefaces
More Preparation Prefaces
Monkey Mind
Thinking You Have to Do Everything Yourself
Very Personal
Goals and Dreams Versus Living in the Now
Learning to Stay in the Present Moment
Umbrella Affirmations
When Not to Think About Making Changes
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Yes, They Work!
A Cancer Survivor of Many Years
Triumphing Over Her Weight
They Work Even if We Don’t Follow All the Directions!
House Sale
Even if You’re a Skeptic!
Confessions of a Skeptic
Negative Thinking
Self-Confidence
A Time for Every Season
Financial Insecurity
Transforming Stress into Gratitude
Breaking a Bad Habit
If It Feels Good, Don’t Fix It! You Don’t HAVE to Stop in 21 Days!
Cash Flow
Purpose and Passion
Faith
New Living Space for a Creative Person
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Let’s Make a Difference!
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How to Recharge Your Life with More Than 500 Affirmations
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My Personal 21-Day Journal
Affirmations Index
About the Author
Books & Tapes