affirmativewish
Affirmativewish is a neologism used to describe a practice that combines affirmative statements with an explicit wish or goal to influence motivation and behavior. It is not a formal clinical term and is not standardized in psychological literature. It appears mainly in self-help and mindfulness-inspired communities.
Etymology and concept: the term is a portmanteau of "affirmative" and "wish." The concept emphasizes simultaneous
Practice and usage: A typical affirmativewish involves stating a positive outcome in the present tense and
Relationship to related ideas: It overlaps with affirmations and goal-setting techniques, but distinguishes itself by explicitly
See also: Affirmation; Goal setting; Self-efficacy; Visualization; Positive psychology.