Many of us have that harsh inner critic, struggle with anxiety, or find ourselves in difficult relationships or situations. The next time the mental trash starts to overtake you, pick what you need from the affirmations below and remind yourself of positive and helpful things. As you repeat the affirmations, really embrace them and believe what you are repeating. You might want to place one hand on your heart and the other on your belly as you repeat the phrases. Find what works for you. It takes time and dedication to lessen the amount of mental trash we entertain, so be sure to stay consistent with your affirmation practice.
Self Love/Confidence/Self Acceptance
I am deliberate and afraid of nothing
I am love
I love myself and others
I am compassionate
I feel profound joy in my life
I accept myself just as I am
I am allowed to be happy
I am fierce
I am brave
I can learn and grow
I can overcome any difficulties that come my way
I am enough
I am me and there is no one else like me
I respect myself
It's okay for me to say no without further explanation
I am safe in my body
It's not my job to make other people like me
I am beautiful inside and out
I don't need validation from others
Connection/Relationships/Love
I am connected to others and to the earth
I give love and receive love
My heart is open
I feel grateful
I love myself and others
I see beauty in all people and all around me
I am surrounded by love
I give freely to others knowing that my own needs will be met
I have love in my life
I choose kindness and compassion
I choose forgiveness
We are all connected
Grief/Struggles
I let go of what I cannot change
I am letting go of all my worries and fears
My grief means I care
I can do hard things
It's okay to ask for help
I can take a break when I need to
My grief does not define me
My struggles help me learn and grow
I can take time to heal and reset
Everyone makes mistakes
I can try again
I am feeling <insert emotion>, but I know the feeling is only temporary
My obstacles are the foundation to my success (Liza Colpa)
My fears are a call from the universe to heal with courage (Liza Colpa)
Money/Wealth/Abundance
I have all I need
Money flows easily to me
The money I need is there when I need it
I live in abundance
My needs and wants are always met
I am successful
I am wealthy
I have all I need to succeed
I can learn what I need to meet my goals
Money will find me
I give freely to others knowing that my own needs will be met
I am not afraid of financial success
My wealth comes in many forms
I define what success means for me
Morning
I choose to be present with life
I am here in the present moment
I feel grateful
I choose to live with love in my heart
I make a difference in the world
I choose happiness
Evening
I can choose rest
I feel grateful
I have contributed today
My work is meaningful
I made a difference today
I can try again tomorrow
Burnout/Tired/Frustration/Stress
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I let go of what I cannot change
I can choose rest
I exhale stress and I inhale calmness
I am letting go of all my worries and fears
I am allowed to rest
I set boundaries to protect my energy
I can let go of what no longer serves me
Rest is productive, too
I can take time to do things I enjoy
My past pain does not define my future benefits (Liza Colpa)
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