Controversy over the effectiveness of affirmations is ongoing. Some people believe in them and actively use them, while others criticize and ignore this method. In my opinion, the secret lies in the activity of the right hemisphere thinking, which is very individual for everyone. A person himself is often not aware of the functional differences of each hemisphere and uses his abilities without delving into the “instructions for using his own brain.” But amazing abilities open up to a person if he begins to reveal the resources inherent in nature. If the left hemisphere is responsible for planning, logic, a sense of time, the ability to comprehend and understand formulas, rules, the right hemisphere is responsible for images, emotions and is able to turn on the parasympathetic nervous system. This part of the human nervous system is also called the autonomic one, because it is responsible for the work of internal organs, prepares the body for a relaxed state, for example, by changing the frequency of the heartbeat or helping digestion, regulating peristalsis.. Now, imagine a ripe lemon that you are now cutting to put a slice of it in tea. Recreate in your imagination the juice that flows down the knife and... I think that increased salivation has already begun in you, although you have not given any command to your body to salivate, and you don’t even have a lemon in the refrigerator! All these manipulations in your body only started with an active representation of the image of a cut lemon! Therefore, YOUR BODY KNOWS what needs to be turned on in order to respond CORRECTLY in accordance with the situation. In this case, HE IS READY for changes in the environment and quickly adapts. So, if you KNOW about yourself that you are a modest, indecisive person, not worthy of attention, who can be refused, your body will respond to THIS IMAGE with the corresponding heartbeat, breathing, body movements, reduced tone, dull eyes and broken voice. Even if YOU tell yourself: “I am attractive and successful” and forget to draw an image, it is unlikely that you will be able to deceive yourself and others! A vivid image can include bright, precisely chosen words and metaphors. Imagine yourself driving a tank into the office of an eternally irritated boss. The thicker the armor and the longer the barrel, the more protected and calm your body will be in the office. Mentally add a song: “The armor is strong and our tanks are fast...” Or the image of a donut hole with the affirmation “I am a donut hole, now try and eat me!” will make being in a threatening situation less painful and even funny. The variety of images is impressive! Starting from screens, umbrellas and various types of fences (fire or reinforced concrete with a peephole for peeking) to diapers on offenders and trains carrying the irritant to distant countries. An affirmation that strengthens and supports the chosen image will “work” better than what is traditionally offered by the smartest book. The effectiveness of an affirmation depends on a person’s ability to create vivid images that themselves will do all the work to achieve your goals by turning on the body’s resources at the right moment. The main thing is not to forget to turn OFF DOUBT AND LOGIC. This is the work of the left hemisphere and “knowing” why affirmation doesn’t work, why you can’t get what you want, it’s better to turn it off for now! I wish you good luck!