Affirmations
The way we speak to ourselves matters and our outer world will reflect our inner world. It’s time to nourish our mind with self-assuring thoughts.
Let’s start with the 3 P’s…
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Present tense
02
Personal
03
Positive
Diving a little deeper…
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Present tense
We use present tense with all affirmations as a way to “trick” our brains into believing what we are telling ourselves. This is also a way to eliminate any doubt or negative wording that would come with using a past or a future tense. As an example, instead of saying something like “I will be strong when…” it turns into “I am strong now”. This also takes away any external validation you may be tying your goals to. Little reminder, we are all humans who were born worthy and valid and in the long run nothing outside of us will change how we feel or treat ourselves on the inside.
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Personal
Affirmations need to be believable to you in order for your subconscious to not just snub them off. Some of the examples of affirmations I list might not work for you and that’s okay! By the end of this I’m hoping I’ve given you the tools to adjust or create your own positive affirmations that you can take with you in your everyday life. An example of making something more personal for you could be instead of “I am happy” we could say “I choose to focus on the things that bring me comfort and joy” or “I create my own version of happiness every day”. The “I am happy” affirmation can feel forced and trigger self-doubt but the others listed feel more realistic and achievable and that is exactly what we’re looking for.
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Positive
I think this one is pretty self explanatory, but like I stated before, we want to take away any negative wording when speaking our affirmations. Instead of saying “I’m not lazy” we could say “I choose to show up for myself consistently”. This brings us into a more positive approach that is motivating and encouraging :). We don’t need to tear ourselves down in order to build ourselves back up <3.
Affirmations for whatever you need…
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I am ready to step into my power
I am willing to be uncomfortable if it helps me achieve my goals
I am building my future and I know this takes time
I realize the best way to reach my goals is to discipline my mind
I have the power within me to achieve amazing things
I believe in myself and my ability to reach my full potential
I give up the safety of staying comfortable, and I’m excited about the risks that come with changing
I genuinely wish to grow and learn
I trust in my ability to succeed
What I do has meaning
I prioritize my future happiness over today’s comfort
I am incredibly proud of my capacity for changes
I do what brings me happiness
I have the power to overcome all challenges, obstacles, and difficulties
I refuse to let anyone hold me back, especially myself
I refuse to be deterred by setbacks and view them as learning opportunities on the way to my goals
I maintain my discipline, even when progress is slow
I am committed to doing something new every day to improve myself
I put my energy into things that matter
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Exercise is improving my mental health, too
I am proud of every good choice I make for my body
I am in control of the choices I make for y body
I make a new healthy choice everyday
I am making incredible progress toward a fitter, healthier version of myself
I am proud of my body for all the incredible processes it achieves everyday
I love how exercise boosts my mood
A short workout is better than no workout when I am running low on time
I am proud of my commitment to fitness
I am worthy of feeling and looking my best
Every workout makes me stronger and more resilient
I have the power to change my body
Exercise is a beautiful way of expressing gratitude to my body
My body is strong and healing
I am loving my healthier lifestyle
I choose to be active because it makes me feel good
I feel better when I nourish my body with healthy foods
I make myself a priority
I am making healthy choices for my future
Exercising gives me confidence
I am creating a new fitness habit and that takes time
Small progress is still progress
Big changes come from small steps
I care for my body so it can care for me
I am proud of myself for each goof choice, big or small, that I make for my body
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My body deserves love just as it is
I am beautifully and wonderfully made
I work on loving my body more everyday
My body is healthy and strong
I focus on activities that make me and my body happy
I love and accept my body just as it is
My body is an instrument, not an ornament
I am incredibly proud of my body for all it has gone through and overcome
I respect my body’s need to rest
I let my body know how much I love and appreciate it
I am grateful for the body I have and that it allows me to hug my loved ones
I am proud of my body for what it accomplishes
I take care of my body with love
My body is perfect in its own way and doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s
I am worthy of love for my inner and outer beauty
I am the proud owner of an incredibly generous heart and beautifully flawed body
I deserve to feel proud of how I think, look, and act
I love ho strong and resilient my body feels
I love my body because it’s mine
This body is my forever home, and I cherish it
I invest in the health of my mind and body
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I am gentle with myself and accept my journey
I am excited to see who I become years from now
I am grateful for all my experiences, good and bad, for they shape who I am
I refuse to let anyone pull me back into a situation I already left behind
I am able to rise above difficult circumstances
I am grateful for my resilient heart for empowering me to start over, every time
By releasing what is, I open the door for something better
I keep going and growing, regardless of what life throws at me
I honour my progress, no matter how small
I see the positive changes in my mood and mindset when I practice self-care
I am worthy of feeling good about myself
I am proud of how I never give up
I will do my best today and keep on going tomorrow
I am getting through this because I am strong enough to get through anything
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I choose to love and accept myself exactly as I am
I honour myself by setting boundaries that protect my well being
I am worthy of being seen, heard, and celebrated
I trust in my own worth regardless of the opinions of others
I am worthy of achieving my goals
I show up for myself because I matter
I release my need for validation from others, as I know my worth
I am proud of the progress I’ve made and the person I am today
I value myself
I am proud of the person I am becoming, and I celebrate my progress
I honour my worth by choosing what aligns with my truth
I deserve to take up space and shine brightly in this world
I am enough just as I am, and I will always be
My voice deserves to be heard and my feelings validated
I am enough just as I am, without needing to prove anything
I let go of negative self-talk and embrace self-love
I am worthy of all the good things that come into my life
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I have faith in my ability to endure anything and everything
I allow myself to feel negative emotions but refuse to dwell in them
I am more powerful than any emotion, including anxiety
I am proud of myself for finding reasons to be happy
I focus on the joys of the present and avoid worrying about the future
I focus on the realities of my life instead of the worries
I release my need to control the outcome of the situation that’s stressing me out
I focus on what I can control now and release what I cannot
I accept that I cannot change the past
I am able to choose more productive thoughts than worrying
I am stronger than my anxiety and worries
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I love myself enough to grow
I am allowed the grace of imperfection
I choose to change in ways that honour who I am
I am worthy of good things
I am a valuable and unique person
I know that my happiness depends on me and me alone
My self-esteem in reinforced by my self-care practices
I believe that loving myself is one of the kindest things I can do for myself
I am deserving of love, joy, and peace
I realize now how strong I am mentally and emotionally
I am worthy of setting boundaries
I find my self-worth within me
I am worthy of all the good things that enter my life
I forgive myself
I decide who I am and what kind of life I want
I am allowed to have sad moments during the healing process
I am already amazing; change only makes me more amazing
I find beauty all around me because everything around me is a reflection of myself
The toggles below will work as little shortcuts for you so you can start applying the affirmations that fit what you need at this stage of your life whenever you need!