How Positive Affirmations Can Affect Your Success as A Virtual Assistant

Mindset is one of the most critical hurdles to overcome when starting a virtual assistant business. Especially at the beginning when you’re starting to try to find clients and promote yourself. A large part of promoting your VA business is done by getting out of your comfort zone and posting photos and videos of yourself on social media or by offering value to prospective clients through blogs or other long-form content. It can be scary, but success will come if you keep positive thoughts and affirmations as part of your daily experience. 

What is a Positive Affirmation?

Positive affirmations are typically “I” statements that reassure and empower you to become your best self. For example, I am worthy of success is a positive affirmation. When regularly repeated, affirmations have the power to change our mindset and perception of ourselves and our abilities.

Why is Positive Affirmation important?

Our brains have something called neuroplasticity, which means they constantly adjust and adapt. This means that if we are intentional about our thoughts, we can train our brains to become more positive and resilient. We can rewire our minds to move past obstacles and find success more easily and replace negative thoughts with affirmations for a positive mind.

The first step to making positive affirmations part of your daily routine is to notice when negative thoughts start creeping in. So, if you’re having a bad day and thinking, “Why would anyone want to work with me? I keep failing!” the most important thing you can do is start to notice and recognize when those thoughts appear. Then, when you notice negative thoughts, take a deep breath and ask yourself two things.

1.      Do I really agree with the statement?

2.      Is this statement helpful and empowering?

So, if the statement was, “Why would anyone want to work with me? I keep failing!” First, ask yourself if you agree with the statement. Then, ask yourself if the statement is helpful, empowering, or will help you find success. Ask yourself, “Am I really a failure, or did I just make a mistake?” Mistakes are typical and should be expected. Take some time to reframe the thought into something like, “I made one mistake, and I learned from it. People are lucky to work with me because I own my mistakes, learn from them, and become better every day!”

While the first statement is not empowering at first glance, once it is reframed, the statement is actually helpful and empowering. Make this your new affirmation for the day. “Mistakes are completely normal and welcome. People are lucky to work with me because I own my mistakes, learn from them, and become better every day!”

How Will Positivity Help Me Build a Successful Virtual Assistant Business?

Increase your longevity: Optimism and positivity are directly related to a longer life and career. A study found that those who are more positive in their work have lower levels of burnout, meaning they can stay happy in their careers for much longer!

Manage stress: Instead of sitting in a stressful, negative thought, focusing on positive thoughts can help manage stress and stop your brain from dwelling on the negative. Instead of thinking, “I will never get all this done. I should just quit now.” You can reframe to think, “I am capable of doing what I need to do to support and delight my clients.”

Improves clarity: Putting your goals into your affirmations helps you clarify your day. For example, if you’re designing something for a client, your affirmation could be, “I will design three beautiful logos that I am proud of for my client.”

Improves confidence: When you believe in yourself, it helps others believe in you too. When you open with confidence, it’s easier for your clients to trust you and be confident that you’ll deliver for them. Try this affirmation to build confidence, “I am competent, smart, and able. People are lucky to work with me.”

Build positive relationships: Maintaining positive relationships with clients is essential for a VA. If you are speaking to your clients with positivity and intention, they will recognize that and give you the same energy back (most of the time).

7 Positive Empowering Quotes for your week

Here are 7 great positive affirmations to get you started on your journey to positivity!

1.      I breathe in confidence and breathe out doubt.

2.      I can turn my expertise into income.

3.      My business is overflowing with opportunities.

4.      I will help a lot of people and make a lot of money.

5.      I attract people who help me meet my goals.

6.      I am driven by passion and purpose.

7.      I am worthy of success and financial security.