Think aloud
We’ve all been there – putting everyone else’s needs above our own, going above and beyond for people who wouldn’t return the favor, and breaking our own backs for people who wouldn’t do the same. With a little help from self-care affirmations, we might be able to change these patterns of behavior.
“We are what we think” according to someone super smart who clearly knows what’s up. When we start the day with negative thoughts, we’re guaranteed to see them play out, one way or the other, by the end of the day. With self-care, we might be able to focus on our emotional and physical needs better.
What’s self-care, though? When we’re talking about self-care, we’re pretty much referring to the conscious decision we make every single day to put our physical, mental, and emotional health first. We’re aware that people view self-care as “something only rich people do” – but that’s not the case.
You see, everyone’s self-care looks different. You might turn to your favorite book when you’re trying to keep afloat. You might throw yourself a pamper party, do the “everything shower” you’ve been prolonging due to deadlines, or talk to your friends for hours and hours.
Or you might resort to self-care affirmations.
Why self-care affirmations?
Self-care affirmations are one of the simplest ways you can celebrate your everyday efforts, boost your self-confidence, eliminate negative self-talk, and encourage motivation. With affirmations, you don’t have to worry about wasting your time – they’re the quickest thing you can do for your well-being.
We’re bringing you a few of our favorites you can use to get started. But don’t forget, affirmations are best when you write them on your own or tweak them to fit the narrative you need them to fit. With that out of the way, read more down below!
What are the most powerful, potent self-care affirmations guaranteed to work?
Uplift your mood with these affirmations
What better way to uplift your mood than to set the tone for the day with positive affirmations? Affirmations are perfect for people who are struggling to maintain a healthy view of themselves, and that’s why we’re here. With these self-care affirmations, you’re going to see a world of difference.
1. I am a priority.
2. I take time to nourish my body.
3. I take time to nourish my mind.
4. I am ready for whatever life throws at me.
5. I am happy.
6. I am healthy.
7. I am capable.
8. I am competent.
9. I am compassionate.
10. I am courageous.
11. I am a force to be reckoned with.
12. I am allowed to make mistakes.
13. I am allowed to take time off.
14. I choose positivity over negativity.
15. I attract positivity.
16. I attract good people around me.
17. I surround myself with people who love me.
18. I surround myself with positive energy.
19. I trust the Universe.
20. I trust myself.
21. I believe I can achieve anything I want.
22. I believe I am exactly where I need to be.
23. I belong here.
24. I deserve to be here.
25. I am enough.
Heal your inner child with these affirmations
Childhood trauma doesn’t go away when you grow up, there’s no question about that. Contrary to popular belief, you can battle childhood trauma and heal your inner child by choosing yourself every single day, being gentle toward yourself, and focusing on becoming the best version of yourself.
With these self-care affirmations, you can create the sense of safety and security your younger self needed when you were going through past trauma.
26. I am good enough.
27. I am worthy of love.
28. I am worthy of patience.
29. I am worthy of kindness.
30. I accept myself the way I am.
31. I am at peace with myself.
32. My body and my mind are powerful.
33. I am strong.
34. I am smart.
35. I am better today than I was yesterday.
36. I am healing.
37. I am growing.
38. I am allowed to be emotional.
39. I am allowed to cry.
40. I can manage my emotions.
41. I can feel my feelings.
42. I can get over my childhood trauma with care and compassion.
43. My inner child deserves to have a voice.
44. My childhood trauma deserves to be addressed.
45. I embrace my inner child.
46. I trust my inner child.
47. I validate my inner child’s struggles.
48. My childhood trauma deserves closure.
49. I listen to my inner child’s needs.
50. I love my inner child.
Become your own cheerleader with these affirmations
Whether you write them on a sticky note you keep on your desk, share them with a friend who’s going through the same things, or shout them out loud when you’re home alone, affirmations possess the power to change the way you see your reality.
Why not become your own cheerleader with these affirmations?
51. I am worthy of my love.
52. I love myself.
53. I am proud to be me.
54. I respect my body.
55. I respect my mind.
56. I take care of everything that matters to me.
57. I am gentle.
58. I am kind.
59. I am patient with myself.
60. I am the person I needed the most when I was younger.
61. I am loved.
62. I am valued.
63. I am the most important person in my life.
64. I am the protagonist of my novel.
65. I am the main character of my movie.
66. I am the writer of my own story.
67. I am unstoppable.
68. I am radiant.
69. I acknowledge my self-worth.
70. I acknowledge my weaknesses and strengths.
71. I deserve good things.
72. I deserve good friends.
73. I believe in myself.
74. I believe in my abilities.
75. I am no longer apologizing for who I am.
Ease your worries with these affirmations
Everyone gets worried from time to time – there’s nothing wrong with that. Even though you’re aware your mind’s getting the best of you, you might struggle to reduce negative self-talk and move on from whatever’s plaguing your mind. With these affirmations, you can take back your life.
76. I am safe and secure.
77. I am stable and supported.
78. I am above my problems.
79. My problems are solvable.
80. I am centered.
81. I am grounded.
82. I am calm and collected.
83. I am no longer worrying about things I can’t control.
84. I am no longer putting my focus on things I can’t change.
85. I have the power to control my reaction.
86. I have the power to avert my attention.
87. I choose to think about things that matter.
88. I choose to think about positive things that make me happy.
89. I release myself from negative things that overwhelm me.
90. I am stronger than I think.
91. I am more capable than I think.
92. I can do hard things.
93. I can get through anything.
94. I release myself from worst-case-scenario thinking.
95. I release myself from anxiety.
96. My peace matters to me.
97. My mental health matters to me.
98. I choose peace over perfection.
99. I choose to inhale peace and exhale stress.
100. All is well.
Express gratitude with these affirmations
When push comes to shove, you might think to yourself “I should be more grateful for everything I had!” With these gratitude affirmations, you can express your emotions and focus on the positive things that bring you joy rather than the negative ones that put you down.
101. I am grateful for everything I have.
102. I am at peace with myself.
103. I am at peace with my mind.
104. I am at peace with my body.
105. I accept everything the Universe has in store for me.
106. I trust the Universe to have my best intentions at heart.
107. I feel nothing but gratitude for my life.
108. I am in charge of my happiness.
109. I am in control of my destiny.
110. I am a magnet for positive experiences.
111. I attract abundance.
112. I attract happiness.
113. I attract gratitude.
114. I am grateful for my parents who support me no matter what.
115. I am grateful for my friends who love me through thick and thin.
116. I am grateful for my pets who make me happier than I’ve ever been.
117. I appreciate the simple pleasures in life.
118. I appreciate each and every day of my life.
119. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow every single day.
120. I am grateful for the little things that bring me pleasure.
121. I am choosing to feel calm and collected.
122. I am choosing to make the best of my life.
123. I am able to rise above the negative emotions that do not serve me.
124. I am strong, steady, and grounded.
125. I am in awe of myself.