If random people are asked to repeat an affirmation for a survey, I have no idea how that would work - I cannot see how it would because I don't think there would be any heart, soul and purpose in it.
I believe the why you do something or how you say something is the vital key - you have to feel passionate about it. It has to have great purpose - or you'll give up at the first hurdle.
It's not easy to change negative thinking and self talk patterns initially and I think you can have a dual conversation (or battle even) going on for a while.
It takes persistance and the kind of determination that says I will until.
It's also hard to change through positive affirmations if you live in a negative environment - it's amazing how many people are afraid of you changing.
Like anything, affirmations, once you've commited to them, take time, consistancy and persistancy.
Just realizing that you have negative thoughts is a great step however because this allows you the choice to change or not.
A funny thing happened one day about 6 years ago. A friend and collegue of mine called by and when I asked how he was, he answered "Outstanding and improving"
Now some may call me positive Polly but that's not my kind of answer. The same day I asked my now, future son in law how he was and he said "Oh ploddin along you know"
I burst out laughing at the comparison
I thought of Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh
Six years later, he reminds me more of Christopher Robin as he is really thoughtful and kind - and now, thankfully, he answers "great" or "brilliant" We still have a laugh about it now and again. Anyway that's my experience of positive affirmations - good stuff in - good stuff out ---garbage in - garbage out. Peace and joy in abundance
