Positive Thinking Affirmations

Sean FargoPublished April 16, 2018 · Updated June 12, 2020 · 1 min read

Do positive affirmations actually work?

Affirmations work best not as magical thinking but as repeated, believable self-talk that slowly shifts the default story you tell yourself. The affirmations below are written to be credible enough to stick.

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This is a determined approach to positive thinking. Your life is one and only — accept that your reality can be whatever you want it to be.

Choose to be positive and know that your are special, you are good and you deserve a beautiful life. Today is going to be a GREAT day!

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Sean Fargo

Founder, Mindfulness Exercises

Sean Fargo is a mindfulness teacher and founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a global platform offering evidence-based resources and teacher certification. A former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition, he bridges contemplative wisdom with modern psychology to make mindfulness practical at work and in life. Sean has mentored under Jack Kornfield for five years and supported leaders at organizations such as Reddit, PG&E, and DocuSign. Through online trainings, guided meditations, and mentorship, he has helped thousands of educators, clinicians, and coaches bring mindfulness to diverse communities. Sean’s mission is simple and ambitious: expand access to authentic, science-informed practice while cultivating compassion, clarity, and resilience. Today, Mindfulness Exercises serves millions with free and premium tools, empowering individuals and teams to lead with presence and purpose.

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