HI!!! We are positively elated that you have decided to join us today for a daily dose of Selfpause. We are simply tickled pink you will be with us today as we go over our findings on affirmations and mental health.

Here is what we found:

• A study on how self-affirmation interventions can successfully increase health-promoting behaviors! (So yes we will take a look, we could use all the help we can get when it comes to wanting to eat my broccoli…)

• Did you know there is science that connects interventions to healthy behaviors? Pretty neat huh? That’s what we will show you next!

• Some affirmations about healthy habits we thought you might enjoy:)

Self-affirmation interventions can successfully increase health-promoting behaviors

Listen up, folks! We all know we should be eating our fruits and veggies, but sometimes it's just so hard to resist that pizza delivery. But fear not, because science has got our back! A study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that self-affirmation can actually help us make healthier choices.

Here's what went down in the world of positive thinking:

🧘‍♀️ Participants were randomly assigned to either a self-affirmation or control task before reading a message about the health benefits of fruits and veggies (cue the "I am strong, I am healthy" mantras)

🍏 After reading the message, participants reported their response-efficacy, self-efficacy, and intention to eat more fruits and veggies (we love a good self-reflection moment)

📝 For the next week, participants kept a diary of their fruit and veggie consumption (no cheating!)

The results??? The self-affirmed group ate an average of 5.5 more portions of fruits and veggies throughout the week compared to the control group. And the secret sauce? Response-efficacy.

Now, go ahead and give yourself a little pep talk before reaching for that bag of chips. Your body (and mind) will thank you for it!

THE SCIENCE OF BEHAVIOR CHANGE

Adopting and maintaining healthy behaviors can lead to a long and healthy life, while unhealthy behaviors can have the opposite effect. Researchers are looking at mechanisms that can help make behavioral interventions more successful for everyone.

Here’s what researchers have found so far:

• Behavioral interventions use different ways of thinking, feeling, acting, or relating with others to stimulate a change in a person’s behavior to promote their health and well-being.

• Behavioral interventions, such as acceptance- and mindfulness-based training and episodic future thinking, can help reduce delay discounting.

• The significance of behavior change in promoting human health across all ages cannot be overstated. Our health decisions during earlier stages of life have a direct impact on our ability to prevent illnesses and sustain well-being as we age.

HERE ARE SOME AFFIRMATIONS TO HELP WITH THOSE HEALTHY HABITS!

1. I am capable of creating healthy habits that will improve my physical and mental well-being.

2. I am committed to making positive changes in my daily routine.

3. I trust my ability to stay focused and motivated in building healthy habits.

4. Every small step I take towards a healthy lifestyle is an achievement.

5. I am grateful for my body and will treat it with respect through healthy habits.

6. I am patient and compassionate towards myself.

7. I will make a conscious effort to stick to my healthy habits every day.

8. I am open-minded and willing to try new things to find what works best.

9. I celebrate my progress toward building healthy habits.

10. I am empowered to take control of my health and well-being.

Selfpause is an app designed to foster self-love and positivity through a variety of tools, including personalized life coaching, guided meditation sessions, and customizable affirmation coaching. Its goal is to empower users to achieve a more mindful and joyful state of being, making it a comprehensive resource for those seeking self-improvement. With its array of features, Selfpause aims to help users unlock the power of positivity and cultivate emotional well-being.

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