Through repetition, you can start to alter the way you see yourself, thus changing your identity. The process is simple, yet powerful. It involves taking your list and stating your strengths out loud, using a full, strong tone with slightly louder volume than you would normally use in regular conversation. You firmly assert the strength in a way that links it to your identity. The most powerful and efficient way to do this is to use the phrase, "I am." For example: • I am intelligent. • I am funny. • I am witty. • I am creative. • I am loving.
By practicing self-affirmation through repetition, individuals can reshape their self-perception and ultimately transform their identities. This technique entails vocalizing personal strengths assertively, using a strong and slightly elevated tone compared to normal speech. Such repetition reinforces the connection between these affirmations and one's self-identity, fostering a more positive self-image.
The use of the phrase "I am" is crucial in this process, as it strongly ties personal attributes to one’s identity. By confidently stating affirmations like "I am intelligent" or "I am creative," individuals can internalize these positive aspects and combat feelings of inadequacy, thereby reducing social anxiety and improving self-confidence as outlined in Aziz Gazipura's book.
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