Betsy GuerraBilingual Keynote Speaker, Psychotherapist/Coach, Author, Leadership Training and Life Coach Certification

How to make AFFIRMATIONS WITH POWER #podcast

26 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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In this instructional segment, Betsy Guerra explains the core principles for crafting effective affirmations. She emphasizes using present‑tense language (e.g., "I am"), avoiding negative words such as "don't" or "not," and reframing any undesired state into a positive statement. The affirmations should be spoken with strong emotional conviction, not merely as a perfunctory phrase. Betsy advises writing the affirmations down and repeating them daily until they become ingrained in the subconscious and manifest as reality. The tone is conversational yet instructional, and the sentiment is enthusiastic and empowering.

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An affirmation must be in the present moment. So we're not going to say, "I will be successful." We're going to say, "I am." The subconscious mind does not understand the negatives. Avoid saying don't, not, didn't. Change the negative thing that you're trying to get rid of into the positive version of that. You want those affirmations to have an emotional power. So instead of being like, "I'm beautiful," I'm so happy 'cause Betsy said I had to say this. You gotta say it with power. I'm beautiful. Besito para ti, Betsy. You're so gorgeous. Write the affirmations and repeat them every single day until those sentences intentionally and mindfully become your reality.