Building Emotional Strength: Michael Stoller on the Power of Affirmations
My affirmation, or my word I picked, is faith. And so every day I would take my clicker and say: I have faith, I have faith, I have faith, I have faith, I have faith.
Imagine waking up every day feeling weighed down by negative thoughts. Michael Stoller knows this all too well. In this episode of 'Blueprints for Emotional Sobriety', he opens up about his journey from self-doubt to self-belief, all thanks to the simple yet powerful practice of affirmations. Michael starts by asking a question that hits home for many: Are you kind to yourself, or do you often fall into the trap of self-criticism?
He shares his past struggles with negative affirmations like 'I'm not good enough' and 'nothing good comes my way', which he repeated to himself countless times. But everything changed when he discovered the practice of affirmations at The Meadows. Now, Michael's daily routine includes positive affirmations such as 'I have faith' and 'I am courageous'. He admits that while spiritual growth isn't as visible as physical changes, the impact is profound.
Each month, he picks a new word to focus on, and for January, it was 'faith'. By recording each time he recited his affirmations, he noticed subtle yet significant shifts in his mindset. Michael encourages listeners to try this practice for themselves, emphasizing that while it may seem trivial at first, the results can be life-changing. He also touches on the importance of patience, as others often notice our internal transformations before we do.
This episode is a heartfelt invitation to explore the power of positive self-talk and add affirmations to your own spiritual toolbox. Tune in and start building your emotional strength today.