Why do affirmations feel so fake?

Question

Every time I say "I am confident" my brain replies "no you're not." Anyone get past this?

Maya R. · Accepted Answer

Because the gap is too big. Try "I'm learning to trust myself" instead of "I am confident." Believable beats grandiose.

Anonymous · Answer

This. "I'm becoming…" stuck for me where "I am…" just bounced off.

Eli F. · Answer

Also tie them to something you can act on that day. Vague ones feel fake; specific ones feel like a plan.

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