Affirmation statements are going beyond the reality of the present into the creation of the future through the words you use in the now.

Look at the problems in your life. Ask yourself, 'What kind of thoughts am I having that create this?'

The more we listen to ourselves and make positive changes based on what we discover, the more interesting life becomes.

That's the way life works: gratitude and appreciation just bring more goodness. Remember: Everything we give out comes back. Gratitude has all sorts of little, surprising rewards.

It is okay to ask for help. I give help when others need it, and ask for help when I need it.

Life is here for you to live to the fullest. ...Take your courage in your hands and move out into Life. Ask for what you want. Believe that you deserve it, and then allow Life to give it to you... Be sure that you're willing to receive. Life can't give to you if your hands are closed. Open your mind, open your heart, and open your arms. Life loves you and only wants to give you the best.

You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.