Daily Affirmations
Speak your truth and purpose aloud each morning. Maya Angelou's practice of grounding herself in her own voice and power before facing the world.
Steps
Stand in front of a mirror each morning
Speak three affirmations aloud — statements of who you are and what you stand for
Make eye contact with yourself as you speak
Feel the words — don't rush through them mechanically
Carry the strongest affirmation with you through the day
Practitioners
Related Systemsin Mental & Emotional
Stoic Evening Review
End each day by reflecting on what went well, what was in your control, and what you could improve. Marcus Aurelius' daily practice for building wisdom and inner peace.
Gratitude Journal
Write down three specific things you are grateful for every evening. Oprah Winfrey's decades-long practice for shifting perspective from scarcity to abundance.
Emotional Honesty
Write with radical vulnerability and truthfulness about your inner experience. Sylvia Plath's practice of mining personal pain and joy for creative power.
Zen Meditation
Practice zazen — seated meditation with focus on posture, breathing, and emptying the mind. Steve Jobs credited Zen practice with sharpening his design intuition.