Have you ever been scrolling through Facebook or Instagram and see those little affirmation posts? What’s your first reaction? Have you tried them and found that they don't really work for you?  You're not alone. Affirmations for self-care, love affirmations, black women empowerment affirmations, etc., are some of the most popular "affirmation for" searches on Google.  Why don't you see affirmations for dysfunctional people? Dysfunctional affirmations are for those whose first reaction to seeing motivational quotes is to roll their eyes (figuratively or literally) more often than not, it’s because you were raised in dysfunction.  This is where pillar four of the Empowerment Pillar Model comes in; Refresh.  Refresh your body, mind, and sense of self. Anyone who has experienced some ‘ish, dealt with a manipulator or breathed air, needs time to repair because your body keeps the score of every emotion you feel. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What are affirmations What refresh means Self-care Toxic positivity What refreshing involves Three dysfunctional affirmations Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email [email protected] Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Podcast 159 - Recognize what’s really going on when Blame is an issue: https://difficulthappens.com/159/ Podcast 160 - Reclaim Your Power; Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: https://difficulthappens.com/160-2/ Podcast 161 - Restore - Essential Boundaries For Bosses https://difficulthappens.com/161-2/ Podcast 139 - When Positivity is Toxic https://difficulthappens.com/139-2/ Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types Difficult Happens Squad https://difficulthappens.com/squad-membership/ Carol Cox - Speaking Your Brand https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/