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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How To Connect With The True Self [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 11:42
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Guided Walking Meditation 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:30
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Duration: 15:44
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Duration: 39:27
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Duration: 9:38
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8 Practices For Anxious Times [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:31
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Intuition Meditation Ft. Sam Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:06
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