If that sounds familiar, one way to approach affirmations differently is by rephrasing them as a question. So, rather than “I am so powerful,” you would ask, “Why am I so powerful?”
According to Aklepi, framing affirmations as questions helps you explore your thoughts and emotions around mental barriers. “Open ended questions such as, ‘Why am I great?’ or ‘What would my life look like with less anxiety?’ would allow for creativity and exploration,” she notes, “leading to some insight into which thoughts or actions are serving you, and which could be creating barriers.”