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

1. I am love

2. I am whole

3. I am enough

4. I am purpose

5. I am helpful

6. I am valued

7. I was made with divine intention

8. I strive for joy, not perfection

9. My presence is my power

10. I don’t sweat the small stuff

11. I can! I will! End of story

12. I trust that I am on the right path

13. I am becoming closer to my true self every day

14. My mind is full of brilliant ideas

15. I have the power to create change

16. I let go of all that no longer serves me

17. I give myself space to grow and learn

18. I am in charge of how I feel and today I chose happiness

19. I am choosing and not waiting to be chosen

20. When I speak my needs I receive them abundantly

21. I am at peace with who I am as a person

22. I make a difference in the world by simply existing in it

23. I do not rush through my life

24. I deserve respect

25. I am well-rested and excited for the day

26. I have everything I need to succeed

27. I invite abundance and a generous heart

28. I nourish myself with kind words

29. I practice gratitude for all that I have and all that is yet to come

30. I release the fears that do not serve me

31. I allow myself to be who I am without judgement

32. I accept my emotions and let them serve their purpose

33. I trust myself to make the right decision

34. My feelings deserve recognition

35. Note to self - I am going to make you so proud

36. I will not compare myself to strangers

37. My life is not a race or competition

38. I am worthy of investing in myself

39. When I forgive myself I free myself

40. When I talk to myself as I would a friend, I see all my best qualities and I allow myself to shine

41. My perspective is unique and important

42. 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!