3 of the most powerful minutes of your day ...


Speak Positivity and Confidence Into Your Day in Less Than 3 Minutes

Hey Reader,

What if you could set the tone for your entire day in just three minutes?

The words we say — especially to ourselves — matter more than we realize. They shape our thoughts, our confidence, and even our actions.

But too often, we start the day with stress, doubt, or a never-ending mental to-do list instead of intentionally speaking positivity and confidence into our lives.

That’s why I’m sharing a short but powerful video with you today — one that takes just three minutes but can transform your mindset for the better ...

Just three minutes to remind you that you are capable, worthy, and growing every single day

Even if you don’t have time for a long morning routine, you have time for this.

Hit play, repeat these words out loud, and start your day feeling confident, empowered, and unstoppable. 💪

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What statements are most empowering for you? Here are a few that I find most impactful for myself:

I am becoming a better version of myself every day.
I am letting go of the things that no longer serve me.
I am worthy of a meaningful and fulfilling life.
I am abundant in all aspects of my life.
I am a positive force in the world.

The Key to Making Affirmations Work

Here’s the thing — affirmations only work when they sound true to you. If your brain immediately rejects what you're saying, the words won’t stick. Instead, your subconscious will ignore them, and you won’t see real change.

But when you speak words that resonate — even if they’re a stretch — your brain goes to work aligning your thoughts and actions to make them a reality. That’s why choosing the right affirmations for you is so important.

Your Action Step:

Pick three affirmations that feel powerful and true to you. Say them out loud every day with confidence. Speak them like you mean them, and over time, you’ll start to believe them more deeply. And you'll start seeing the results in your life.

You’ve got this. Now go own your day! 💥

As always, I'd love to know what you think of this week's newsletter. Post your thoughts on social and tag me (@coachmichelepeterson), or simply reply to this email!

Thank you. I appreciate you!

xoxo,
Michele

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I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. Thank you for linking arms and being part of my working from home tribe!

I'll be back next week with more tips, inspiration, and other fun stuff to empower your WFH success. Until then, have a beautiful week!

xoxo,
Michele

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Feb. 23, 2025 | Coach Michele Peterson

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