Just How DO Affirmations Work?

So, you've read "The Secret" but your life is pretty much the same.  Your thoughts on abundance didn't change that crummy job, but the tedious work increased along with what you pay-out for gas to get there.  You thank your coffee every morning, the consequence being you drink more of it rather than need it less.  Humph!  And years after reading Deepak Chopra's "The Seven Spiritual Laws", you can't remember anything about the laws of intent, only that it's important to be sure you bring a flower to the host when attending a dinner party.
Wait, that's pretty much what your Mom said all along.  Oh, and yes, Louise Hay's "You Can Heal Your Life" has confirmed that your sinus head-aches are caused by your irritation at all those crazy people close to you.  Great!  You have meditated, but mostly just fell asleep.  Right, it's all just a load of hooey.  But maybe.well, could it be that you are still being punished for some misdemeanor done in the past?Okay, are you finally ready to really understand how those spiritual laws work?  Then let's take it to the next level to have your questions answered.  Go ahead read: "Just How Do Affirmations Work?"