42 Positive Thinking Affirmations
If you are a firm believer in the phrase ‘you are what you think you are’ then life truly stems from your thoughts. Affirmations can help translate your thoughts into words that will eventually impact your actions to manifest your intentions.
You have probably come across the term but what does it actually mean?
Affirmations are positive reminders that can help you overcome self-sabotaging, negative thoughts. They are often used to encourage self-empowerment and to motive yourself. The idea is simple - fostering a belief that a positive mental attitude supported by affirmations will achieve success in anything!
Affirmations can help take your world from negative to positive in just a few minutes. They also give you a stable base in your mental reality to work from. Their effects may feel awkward and mild to begin with, however over time, using affirmations will help you grow a more positive existence and energy.
This is probably a given but, affirmations work best when personally written. I know it can be difficult to get an idea of what to say or write but start with terms like ‘I am’, ‘I can’ and ‘I will’. I have created a list to give you a sense of how to start.
Here’s a list of positive self-loving affirmations to help boost confidence
I am love
I am whole
I am enough
I am purpose
I am helpful
I am valued
I was made with divine intention
I strive for joy, not perfection
My presence is my power
I don’t sweat the small stuff
I can! I will! End of story
I trust that I am on the right path
I am becoming closer to my true self every day
My mind is full of brilliant ideas
I have the power to create change
I let go of all that no longer serves me
I give myself space to grow and learn
I am in charge of how I feel and today I chose happiness
I am choosing and not waiting to be chosen
When I speak my needs I receive them abundantly
I am at peace with who I am as a person
I make a difference in the world by simply existing in it
I do not rush through my life
I deserve respect
I am well-rested and excited for the day
I have everything I need to succeed
I invite abundance and a generous heart
I nourish myself with kind words
I practice gratitude for all that I have and all that is yet to come
I release the fears that do not serve me
I allow myself to be who I am without judgement
I accept my emotions and let them serve their purpose
I trust myself to make the right decision
My feelings deserve recognition
Note to self - I am going to make you so proud
I will not compare myself to strangers
My life is not a race or competition
I am worthy of investing in myself
When I forgive myself I free myself
When I talk to myself as I would a friend, I see all my best qualities and I allow myself to shine
My perspective is unique and important
I love myself with every fibre of my being
Tips:
Some recommendations suggest that you do affirmations first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Others recommend putting your affirmations on notes/cards and leaving them in plain sight, for example, a sticky note in your bathroom mirror, the steering wheel in your car, your laptop or computer, or in your purse or wallet - be sure to place it in an area you frequently visit.
Your affirmations are strongest if you see them in several forms. Thinking them, saying them and writing them down.
There you have it. Start your affirmation journey with this little guide!
If you have any amazing affirmations I have left out or have an amazing affirmation routine!
Please share them in the comments!