Can you do this ?

[Answerprancer]

Stand up straight, look in a mirror (looking yourself right in the eyes) and say
"I love and approve of myself".
It is called a 'self affirmation' and is supposed to help strengthen the spirit.

[sinderella]

i have a message on my phone when it switches on and it always feels like a boost when it flashes up on start up.

[karenmac60]

Do we have to keep a straight face? If so then no :)

[Answerprancer]

No Karen, I think you have to be wearing a beatific smile.

[karenmac60]

Can't do that either (beatific on my face just looks smug). Besides, I'd be pi$$ing myself laughing.

[tinkerbell23]

i could but dunno if id believe it! x

[anneasquith]

AP, is this " procedure done with clothing on or naked :)

[sandyRoe]

No. I try not to lie to myself.

[karenmac60]

Then I'd definitely be laughing Anne! :D

[anneasquith]

karen. at me ? lol

[karenmac60]

If you were naked in my bathroom I'd be calling the police Anne ;)

[ummmm]

Yes...as long as I could say it in my head :-)

[Answerprancer]

I believe clothing is optional - it would probably reinforce the aim of the experience, talking earnestly to your real live naked self !

[Answerprancer]

Pack yer wellies Ummmm, looks like it's going to be a sludgey one.
(this is off topic btw!)

[DaisyNonna]

Is that how one learns to lie with conviction?

[andy-hughes]

I think our inherent 'Britishness' makes it difficult for us to do this, in a way that Americans don't feel because they are more comfortable with communication, self-awareness and honesty than are we.

When I look in the mirror, I honestly feel as though the person I see is not me - not in the sense that I dislike my image and wish it was different (I do!) - so I don't think this would work for me.

That said, I am perfectly content with who I am and who I am not, so I don;t really need the affiration.

[emmie]

no, because i don't, lie at least try not to.

[feona]

I do this everyday..and it really is a good technique to boost up your morale.