Affirmations do target the conscious level of the mind, however when you accept a positive new choice, you may find that you meet with some opposition, on the subconscious level. Long held beliefs and acceptances, that you have carried with you and built on, over the years, (often in childhood years), can oppose the life changes you want to make. This can lead to a stalemate situation, which creates a contradiction, 'a part of you wants to change and on the subconscious le