Review – New Card Deck from Cheryl Richardson – My Daily Affirmation Cards - Live Your Music

Exciting news! Hay House sent me a box of Cheryl Richardson's new "My Daily Affirmation Cards" to review. My first impression when I opened the box was that they look very different from the first two card decks Cheryl published. It took a little time for me to get used to the black frame and gray-black color on the back of the new cards because they are strikingly different from the two previous sets.

My brother was visiting when the cards arrived and he liked them right away! Even though my brother has enjoyed Cheryl's other card decks, he likes this set better because it has photographs. He also liked the elegant look of the black cards with silver on the sides. My husband agreed with him. Then some friends came to visit. They also liked the new cards. What I know for sure now is that the new look of these cards will appeal to a lot of people – including men!

What do I love about Cheryl's new cards?

I love the combination of photos with affirmations because the photos help me feel and remember the affirmation that goes with the photo.

I love the affirmations and that they are by categories – seven of them – and you can choose to focus on one – or more – categories each day.

I love the photos of animals, nature, art, sculptures, environments, and of beautiful interiors – and flowers, trees, birds, and Poupon!!!

I love the fact that this card deck will be more likely to feel good to men – as my brother, Duane, told me when he saw it.

I love that the backs are just the category so you can easily choose a category – and the front of each card has a photo and an affirmation.

Here is what Cheryl Richardson says about her new card deck:

"I've designed this card deck to support you in creating and living a great life. The cards are to be used on a daily basis to focus your attention (and intention) on the areas that need growth and support. There are seven categories to work with: Relationships, Physical Health, Prosperity, Spiritual Health, Work, Environment, and Emotional Health."

To get the most from the card deck Cheryl recommends that you choose a category or set of cards that speak to you right now. She then suggests that you read, write, and repeat the affirmations every day. Each time you say, read, or write the affirmation "you are deepening the groove in your mind that will bring that intention to life."

Affirmation cards work best if you put them in places where you'll see them over and over again. One way I like to do this is to choose four cards and put them on the top of four boxes of cards on a shelf in my bathroom so I see them every time I'm in there. I also like to keep one or two out on the counter or standing up near my makeup mirror.

I also enjoy looking at affirmations, photos, and vision boards while I exercise on our eliptical machine. I've decided that my top four values – to focus on right now are: Health, Energy, Fitness, and Personal Development so I have them on a sticky note to remind me while I exercise.

I decided to look at Cheryl Richardson's new affirmation cards while I exercise, as you can see in the photo above. I've found that it's a great way to focus on the cards because it gives me a chance to close my eyes and imagine the affirmation being true for me. I've noticed that there is something special about the combination of the photos with the affirmations. I've found it helps me to imagine them being true for me. The photos also help me remember the affirmations!

As you can also see in the photo above, I've got a sticky note on the machine that reminds me to focus on Health, Energy, Fitness, and Personal Development. I've put red hearts on it to remind me to focus on love and on having a healthy and happy heart.

The affirmation on the card with Poupon on Cheryl's desk says, "I do complete work. I tie up loose ends, follow through on projects, and enjoy the feeling that comes from a job well done."

The card with the beautiful and colorful flowers says, "My career is bursting with opportunities to express my creativity and passion."

To be totally honest, there are cards in the deck that I feel don't capture the essence of the affirmations. I also feel that it might have been better to use more than one photographer in order to capture the feeling of certain affirmations. (Also, as someone who looks forward to Cheryl's daily affirmations on facebook I have to admit I would have liked to see more photos of Cheryl's cat Poupon.) But I do feel that these cards with their valuable and well-worded affirmations will appeal to a wide audience. I do recommend buying them. I find them inspiring.

Following are a few of my favorite affirmations from Cheryl Richardson's inspiring new card deck:

"I am a respectful, loving person who cares deeply about how I treat others. People feel safe around me."

"I keep sacred daily habits that make me feel good and allow my cells to vibrate at their highest potential."

"As I celebrate and support the financial success of others, I open my life to even more good."

"I notice the beauty of nature every day, and it feeds my soul in delightful and delicious ways."

"I transform my life by transforming the space in which I live and work."

"I honor my time and energy by making smart choices that leave me feeling good about myself."

What I know for sure is that I'm enjoying Cheryl Richardson's "My Daily Affirmations" card deck and feel that it will appeal to people of all ages. You might also want to sign up for Cheryl's free weekly eNewsletter which is always inspiring and she might have a special two-for-one offer on her cards in the next newsletter. Click here to sign up for her newsletter. If you get two or more decks, you'll be able to keep some in your office, give a set as a gift, or put a card in each letter or card you send. I highly recommend buying at least one deck of these inspiring cards!

Three ways to order "My Daily Affirmation Cards" by Cheryl Richardson:

Hay House

Amazon

Cheryl's website store

To read an inspiring article written by Cheryl Richardson, called "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" about how and why affirmations do work, click here.

I would love to hear which are your favorite affirmations and photos. Please post your comments here – or email me at [email protected] with your thoughts.

Written by Margaux Joy DeNador – Posted August 6, 2010