Procrastination, overspending, and lack of planning have one thing in common.
A “short-term” mindset.
A short-term mindset means you value short-term pleasure over long-term results. If you do any of these three things, then it’s up to you to intentionally start a journey to change your mindset.
It’s a journey because it’s not something you can change overnight. In my experience, the best way to start a new personal growth journey is to start with daily affirmations. Below are 25 daily affirmations you can use to start on the path of long-term thinking.
25 Daily Affirmations to Stop Short-Term Thinking and Move to a Long-Term Mindset
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My life is just beginning and I still have time to achieve my goals
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Today, I abandon my old habits and take up new, more positive ones
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I enjoy creating good habits because I know good habits will help me achieve my long-term goals
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I see temptation as an opportunity to strengthen my will power
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I am grateful for another chance to make long-term decisions today
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Today, I will take positive action towards my long-term goals
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Following a long-term plan will help me achieve my life’s purpose
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I always reach my goals because I stick to my plans
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I break all my goals into small, manageable steps
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I easily avoid stressful situations because I take the time to plan things out
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I am committed to being focused on my long-term goals because I am worth it
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I love the feeling of creating a plan and then executing it to completion
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I enjoy working hard at achieving my long-term goals
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I look forward to executing the plans I create
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Today, I will naturally choose my long-term goals over short-term pleasure
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I love the feeling of starting on the path of achieving a long-term goal
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I am the kind of person who can sacrifice short-term pleasure
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Today, I will not make any excuses and I will stick with the plan
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I enjoy when I achieve a goal that took effort and hard work
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I am the kind of person who is willing to wait for a reward
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I look forward to making good choices today
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Today, I am in control of my thoughts, choices, and actions
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Today, I will make good use of my time
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I am the kind of person who finds it easy to direct my attention to the important tasks and not get distracted
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I believe that hard work pays off in the end and I am fully committed to the long-term