How Do Affirmations Actually Work?

How Do Affirmations Actually Work?

Author: Mindful In Minutes Meditation January 29, 2026 Duration: 55:26
Do affirmations actually work? What happens in our mind and out bodies when we use affirmations? In this freeform episode Kelly talks about the history behind affirmations and what the research says about how affirmations actually work, then shares how to super charge your affirmations to get the best practice with them. Ways to help Minneapolis Rent assistance - https://www.gofundme.com/f/critical-rent-assistance-for-central-neighborhood-families? Neighborhood House - https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/donate/ Stand With Minnesota - https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ Donate to help provide legal services for immigrants and their families https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ If you want to help provide food, supplies or new items for families and kids that are sheltering in place or have lost work or families members due to ICE and deportations- DM Kelly on instagram and she can help facilitate this. Find Your Meditation Match- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the quiz here⁠⁠⁠⁠ More Mindful in Minutes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free 5-day Nervous system reset to overcome overwhelm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You Are Not Your Thoughts: An 8-Week Anxiety Guided Meditation Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download 4 sample days from You Are Not Your Thoughts Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠** Join MIM on Patreon here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Connect Email Kelly your questions at info@yogaforyouonline.com Follow Kelly on instagram @yogaforyouonline Please rate, subscribe and review (it helps more than you know!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding a moment of calm in a busy week can feel like a challenge, which is exactly why Mindful In Minutes Meditation exists. Hosted by Kelly Smith, a meditation teacher and author who also founded Yoga For You, this podcast delivers exactly what its name promises: accessible guidance designed for real life. Every episode is a complete, guided practice kept to twenty minutes or less, making it surprisingly easy to fit into your day. You’ll find sessions tailored to specific needs, whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety, a tool for stress, a better night’s sleep, or a gentle morning routine. The approach is simple and practical, focusing on building self-esteem and weaving mindfulness into your daily rhythm without any pressure or complex philosophy. Tuning in weekly offers a consistent space to pause, reset, and cultivate a more grounded perspective. It’s a resource for anyone looking to move through their days with a bit more intention and a lot less overwhelm, one short session at a time.
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Meditation + The Chakras [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:20
In this freeform episode Kelly takes a mini deep dive onto how to use meditation to work with the chakras as well as the feminine and masculine energy within us. In this episode Kelly will talk about different meditation…
14 Minute Body Scan Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:57
Take 14 minutes to quiet the mind, and relax the body. This guided body scan will help you check in with your body, release tension from each part of your body and connect with it on a deeper level. Bonus-Unlock 3 free s…
8 Minute Concentration Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:59
Take 8 minutes to clear your mind, and build you focus and concentration with this guided meditation. This practice utilizes Kelly's favorite concentration building exercise of breathing counting. More Mindful in Minutes…
5 Minute AM Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:34
Take a quick pause in the morning to wake up your body, clear your mind and welcome the day in 5 minutes. This month we are supporting Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center. All ad revenue generated in October 2022 will be dona…
Be In Your Body Ft. Mary Beth LaRue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:58
This week's meditation is a guest practice from on of Kelly's favorite yoga and meditation teachers Mary Beth LaRue of Embodied by MB. In this meditation Mary Beth will help you be in your body, and connect with the phys…
5 Meditation Practices For Fall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:43
Fall is the time of letting go, embracing change and enjoying the abundance around you. In this freeform episode Kelly shares her 5 favorite meditation practices for fall and how you can incorporate themes of this season…
Fall Equinox Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:41
Fall is the time of the harvest. It symbolizes the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, and plant a positive seed of intention at this time of a new beginning. You can use this meditation during the fall equinox, or a…
How To Heal With Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:04
Have you ever wondered how you can heal yourself through meditation and if the practice can actually help you heal faster? In this freeform episode Kelly walks you through how to use meditation to heal yourself, as well…
Self Healing Meditation 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:35
This 14 minute meditation helps you to support your body's natural ability to heal itself through guided relaxation and visualization where you will watch your body heal and replenish itself. This meditation can be used…
Forgiveness Meditation 101 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:39
Do you want to work on forgiveness though meditation? In this freeform episode Kelly teaches you how to practice a specific meditation style to work on forgiveness for others and the self and shares her personal reflecti…