30 Amazing Self-Affirmations
I'm a big fan of being your cheerleader. I think it's one of the best ways to be successful in life. To be able to recognise that you're a unique little badass who can do you anything you put your mind too; that's probably the best weapon you can take with you through life.
I've had a lot of issues with my confidence. I often fall victim to imposter syndrome; I feel stupid or doubt my ability to do the things that I love. I hate my teeth, and I worry I babble like someone who's off their meds. In short, the idea of being your therapist, cheerleader and supporter has enthralled me for years.
Initially, Journaling was a great way to get stuff off my chest. I have about ten years worth of journals sitting in a box right next to me. For a while, they went untouched. But now they're my biggest motivator; it's almost like flipping straight back to the Philosopher's Stone after finishing the Deathly Hallows. It's hard to believe I was ever in that place mentally, I read my old journals, and I see a depressed kid who hardly seems real.
I've grown a lot in the past year of my life, let alone the past ten. Without meaning too, I surrounded myself with confident people who could lift me and teach me their secrets to life—everything from how to be a stoic and how to motivate yourself.
I've said a few times, in my last job, the bosses were keen to support staff mentally. Each member of the team was entitled to a life coach three times a year. During my time with Lisa, I learnt techniques that would help me stay positive and grow. But I also learnt a lot about picking myself up when I'm feeling low or defeated.
One of the big things I took from our sessions was the notion of self-affirmation. The fact that mere thoughts could have such a profound impact on the way you lived your life was surprising. Instead of you are what you eat, it was a case of you what you think.
Affirmations help purify our thoughts and restructure the dynamic of our brains so that we truly begin to think nothing is impossible. The word affirmation comes from the Latin affirmare, originally meaning "to make steady, strengthen."
Self-affirmations are a proven method of self-help. They help us believe the action/goal we're trying to manifest for ourselves. It's also just a perfect way to start the day positively.
Think about it this way; If you spend the whole of your life saying 'I can't' to everything, you're not going have a lot of faith in yourself or a will to succeed.
Why not try it out? Self-affirmations are nothing like yoga or mindful meditation. It's merely a few kind words to yourself in the mirror; it doesn't take more than a few seconds! Here's a few I found for you to try:
Self-Affirmations To Try
1.) I am the architect of my life; I build its foundation and choose its contents.
2.) Today, I am brimming with energy and overflowing with joy.
3.) My body is healthy; my mind is brilliant; my soul is tranquil.
4.) I am superior to negative thoughts and low actions.
5.) I have been given endless talents which I begin to utilize today.
6.) I forgive those who have harmed me in my past and peacefully detach from them.
7.) A river of compassion washes away my anger and replaces it with love.
8.) I am guided in my every step by Spirit who leads me towards what I must know and do.
9.) (If you're married) My marriage is becoming stronger, deeper, and more stable each day.
10.) I possess the qualities needed to be extremely successful.
11.) (For business owners) My business is growing, expanding, and thriving.
12.) Creative energy surges through me and leads me to new and brilliant ideas.
13.) Happiness is a choice. I base my happiness on my own accomplishments and the blessings I've been given.
14.) My ability to conquer my challenges is limitless; my potential to succeed is infinite.
15.) (For those who are unemployed) I deserve to be employed and paid well for my time, efforts, and ideas. Each day, I am closer to finding the perfect job for me.
16.) I am courageous and I stand up for myself.
17.) My thoughts are filled with positivity and my life is plentiful with prosperity.
18.) Today, I abandon my old habits and take up new, more positive ones.
19.) Many people look up to me and recognize my worth; I am admired.
20.) I am blessed with an incredible family and wonderful friends.
21.) I acknowledge my own self-worth; my confidence is soaring.
22.) Everything that is happening now is happening for my ultimate good.
23.) I am a powerhouse; I am indestructible.
24.) Though these times are difficult, they are only a short phase of life.
25.) My future is an ideal projection of what I envision now.
26.) My efforts are being supported by the universe; my dreams manifest into reality before my eyes.
27.) (For those who are single) The perfect partner for me is coming into my life sooner than I expect.
28.) I radiate beauty, charm, and grace.
29.) I am conquering my illness; I am defeating it steadily each day.
30.) My obstacles are moving out of my way; my path is carved towards greatness.