Hello, Gorgeous Mavens!
It’s Trina, and I’m so excited to chat with you today about something that weighs heavily on us every January: The Great Resolution Pressure.
We all know the drill, right? January 1st hits, and suddenly we feel this enormous weight to completely overhaul our lives. We swear off carbs, promise to work out five days a week, and declare we'll save every penny. By the third week of January, we feel guilty, defeated, and ready to quit. Sound familiar?
Sister, I’m here to tell you to stop that cycle right now.
The Problem with Resolutions
Think about it: resolutions are often born from a place of lack. They focus on what we think is wrong with us or what we are missing.
"I need to stop eating sugar."
"I need to lose 20 pounds."
"I need to fix my budget."
They focus on deprivation and what we must give up. And honestly? We are over 50, refined, and we have enough life experience to know that lasting change doesn't come from rigid, joyless rules. It comes from shifting our mindset.
The Shift: From Fixing to Affirming
Instead of listing what you need to change, let’s start speaking life, power, and abundance over ourselves daily. This is where the magic of affirmations comes in.
An affirmation isn't a promise you might break; it's a powerful statement of the amazing truth about who you already are and who you are becoming. It's about putting on your spiritual armor before you even step out of bed.
Affirmations are positive, present-tense statements that train your beautiful mind to focus on possibilities, not limitations.
How to Build a Maven’s Affirmation Routine
This isn’t complicated, ladies. It should feel good and natural!
1. Keep It Positive and Present
Your affirmation should start with "I am..." and state a truth as if it is happening right now. Our minds don’t understand "I will be." They understand "I am."
INSTEAD OF: "I will try to be more stylish."
SAY: "I am the epitome of ageless style and elegance."
INSTEAD OF: "I need to get better at saving money."
SAY: "I am a magnet for wealth and opportunities. I manage my finances wisely."
2. Speak It and See It
The most effective way to use an affirmation is to say it out loud while looking at yourself in the mirror. Seeing your fierce, melanin-rich reflection while speaking that truth triples the power. It builds trust with the most important person in your life: you.
3. Start Small, Start Now
You don't need a list of 50. Pick three that truly resonate with your goals for health, career, and personal peace this January.
Here are a few of my favorites to get your spirit soaring:
A Pledge of Peace
This year, Trina is making a Pledge of Peace, not a Pledge of Punishment.
I want you to join me in trading guilt for grace. Let’s focus on building ourselves up with words that nurture and empower us, ensuring we live a vibrant, healthy, and stylish life every single day, not just on January 1st.
You are already whole. You are already enough. Now, let’s affirm it!
What is the one powerful affirmation you are adopting for 2026? Share it in the comments below. Let’s inspire each other!
A great book to help you get started is "Affirmed" by Cheryl Polote Williamson. 365 Days of Positive Thoughts and Actions to Start Your Day.
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