A Guide to Creating and Listening to Your Own Affirmation Recordings

Recording affirmations in your own voice enhances their effectiveness by establishing a personal connection between your conscious and subconscious mind. Your voice carries unique tonal qualities, reflecting your emotions and sincerity. Hearing your own voice reinforces authenticity, making the affirmations more resonant and believable. This personal touch fosters a stronger connection with the messages, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment.

Additionally, when you speak your affirmations, you engage multiple sensory channels, including auditory and kinesthetic. This multi-sensory experience enhances the imprinting of positive beliefs into your subconscious, as it aligns with how your brain naturally processes information. The familiarity of your voice creates a comfort zone, facilitating a deeper acceptance of the affirmations.

Furthermore, recording your affirmations allows for customization. You can tailor the tone, pace, and emphasis to suit your preferences, amplifying the emotional impact. This customization ensures that the affirmations align with your individual needs and goals, maximizing their effectiveness in cultivating a positive mindset. In essence, recording affirmations in your own voice transforms them into a powerful and personalized tool for self-improvement and empowerment.

Here is a simple way to get started with a standard iPhone.

Recording Your Audio Clip
   - Open the "Voice Memos" app on your iPhone.
   - Find a quiet room and tap the red record button to start capturing your affirmations.
   - Once finished, tap the stop button.
   - Name your recording (Its a good idea to name them in categories - EG Gratitude, Reduce Stress) and tap "Save."

Trimming and Editing (Optional)
   - If needed, you can trim the recording by tapping on the ellipsis (...) and selecting "Edit Recording."
   - Use the trimming handles to adjust the start and end points of your clip.
   - Confirm the changes and save.

Creating a Loop with Apple Music
   - Open the "Music" app on your iPhone.
   - Find the recording in the "Library" or "Songs" tab.
   - Tap on the three dots next to the recording.
   - Select "Song Info."
   - Under "Options," set the start and stop times to create a loop. Tap "Done."

Using the Apple Music Repeat Function
   - Once your loop is set, play the recording.
   - Tap the repeat icon (two arrows in a loop) until it turns blue, indicating "Repeat One."

What does the repeat One mean?

- When it has the little “One” it does indeed mean that it just repeats that one song. However when you just turn regular loop on (without the little One) it repeats the whole album/playlist. If it is turned off the music stops when all the songs in the album/playlist has been played. This little feature gives you some control over how many of your affirmations you would like to listen to, and for how long.

Listening with Timer (Optional)
   - Set a timer to automatically stop playback.
   - Open the "Clock" app, tap "Timer," and choose the desired duration.
   - Under "When Timer Ends," select "Stop Playing."

Creating a Playlist Loop
   - Open the "Music" app and go to the "Library" tab.
   - Tap "Playlists" and then + “New Playlist."
   - Add your recordings to the playlist.
   - Play the playlist and enable the repeat function for continuous looping.

Now you've created a personalized loop using the standard apps on your iPhone, allowing you to enjoy your own recordings on repeat with ease. We hope this simple guide enhances your listening experience.