My Daily Affirmation Cards by Cheryl Richardson Walkthrough

If you just unboxed Cheryl Richardson's My Daily Affirmation Cards and you're wondering how to get the most from them, this friendly walkthrough will guide you through simple, human steps to make these cards a gentle, useful part of your day. No fluff just practical, easy-to-follow ways to use the deck so the words land where you need them.

First impressions and setting the intention

Start by taking a moment to notice the cards. Give yourself a breath and set a small intention: curiosity, openness, or clarity. The point isn't perfect ritual it's to create a little pocket of time where you're present enough to receive whatever message appears.

Quick unboxing ritual

• Open the box, flip through the cards, and feel their weight and design.
• Breathe for three slow counts to center yourself.
• Say one simple intention out loud or in your head: "I open to what helps me today."

Daily walkthrough: a simple practice you can do in 510 minutes

1) Shuffle with a purpose

Shuffle the deck while thinking about your day not to force a specific answer, just to hold the day lightly in mind. You can shuffle physically or simply riffle through with your fingers.

2) Draw a card

Draw one card. Let it be the card you need, even if the message doesn't match your immediate thought. Sometimes the card speaks to what's under the surface.

3) Read it aloud

Say the affirmation aloud, slowly. Speaking it helps your brain register the phrase and your body register the tone.

4) Pause and reflect

• How did that line land? Softly? Defensively? Hopeful?
• What's one small way to apply it today? (example: "If the card says 'I allow myself rest,' plan a 10-minute break this afternoon.")

5) Journal one sentence

Write a short line about the card: what it brought up, a small next step, or a feeling. This written link helps make the affirmation actionable.

Alternative ways to use the cards

Single-card reset

Whenever you need a quick reset mid-afternoon slump, before a call, after a difficult conversation draw one card, breathe, and repeat the line once or twice.

Three-card mini spread

1. Card 1: What to release.
2. Card 2: What to hold today.
3. Card 3: One practical action.

This gives a short narrative and a small, tangible step you can take.

Weekly draw

Pick one card at the start of each week as your theme. Revisit it midweek and at the end of the week to see how the theme played out.

How to work with a card that feels irrelevant

Not every card will fit neatly. If one feels off, try these moves:

• Ask: "Where could this be true, even in a small way?"
• Flip it for metaphor sometimes the language points to an adjacent issue.
• Set it aside and draw again theres no rule that a single draw is final.

Pairing the cards with simple rituals

• Morning: Read your card, speak its line while you sip coffee or water.
• Evening: Reflect on how the card appeared in your day and journal one observation.
• On tough days: Carry the card in your wallet or phone case as a tactile reminder.

Sample practice prompts to help the words land

• "What would I do differently today if I believed this?"
• "Where in my body do I feel resistance to this line?"
• "Name one tiny action that honors this card."

Example affirmations (original examples to try)

Here are a few short, original lines you can try aloud if you want a sense of how affirmations feel:

• "I am capable of handling what comes my way."
• "I make space for rest without guilt."
• "Small steps move me toward what matters."

Use them the same way you would a card: speak, breathe, and pick one small action.

Tips for making the practice stick

• Keep the cards somewhere visible so you remember to draw one.
• Combine the card with a short cue (pouring tea, brushing teeth) to build habit.
• Be gentle: consistency beats intensity. A 3-minute daily draw is more powerful than an infrequent hour-long ritual.

Closing thoughts

My Daily Affirmation Cards by Cheryl Richardson are a tool a gentle nudge toward clarity and compassion. The real work is the small application: speaking the line, noticing how it lands, and taking one tiny step that honors it. Over time, those small steps add up.

If you want, try the five-minute daily walkthrough for a week and note any shifts in your journal. The goal isn't perfection; it's to create tiny moments of guidance that help you move through your days with more intention.