The beauty of affirmations
Positive self-affirmations are like your own personal hype squad, tucked away in your mind, ready to cheer you on whenever you need a boost. Imagine having a little voice inside your head that, instead of pointing out every little flaw, actually reminds you of how awesome you are. That’s what self-affirmations are all about. They’re short, powerful statements that you repeat to yourself to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts.
Think of them as your mental pep talk, helping you to shift your focus from what you think you can’t do to recognizing all that you’re capable of. Whether it’s a simple “I am strong” before a big meeting, or a “I am worthy of love and happiness” during tough times, these affirmations can seriously change the game.
The beauty of self-affirmations lies in their simplicity and the fact that you can tailor them to fit your own needs. They’re not just feel-good quotes but personal declarations of your values, strengths, and goals. By regularly reminding yourself of your positive qualities and achievements, you’re not just boosting your mood but also building a deeper sense of self-belief and resilience. So, next time you’re feeling down or doubting yourself, take a moment to affirm your awesomeness. It’s like giving your confidence a high-five.
Good Positive Self Affirmations
• I have the power to change myself
• I have the power to control myself
• I can forgive others
• I can forgive myself
• I can make my own choices and decisions
• I can choose to live as I wish and be selfish sometimes
• I can choose happiness whenever I wish no matter what is happening around me
• I am flexible
• I am confident
• I will do my best and it will be enough
• I will be free from fear
• I deserve to be happy
• I deserve to be successful
• I deserve to be loved
“Everything you need to be amazing is already inside you!”
You cannot stop your negative thoughts all the time – sometimes the negative side of a situation will automatically be distressing and you will react accordingly. The trick is to not let negative thoughts or feelings linger. Momentary fear, anger, unhappiness etc is acceptable – negative self talk is not.
Putting ourselves down or blaming ourselves for everything that goes wrong convinces us that the negative view is appropriate, when it most definitely is not. In fact, negativity serves no purpose other than confirming fears and preventing bravery, courageous risk taking and a healthy self-esteem. It bars us, in fact, from success itself.
In order to regain our lives and a positive outlook, we can make a habit of using positive self affirmations in our daily lives. Make sticky notes and put them where you will see them – By the bathroom mirror (I am beautiful, strong and smart); by the front door (I will have a good day at work) and at your desk (I can finish all of my work and still have time to take a long lunch!).
Once you begin using positive self affirmations to kick start your self-esteem, you will find yourself doing it automatically – which will probably make you smile (in and of itself a positive thing!). Don’t give up, keep on walking – and you will find that the road of positive affirmation leads to the happy land of self actualization and belief in yourself.