50 Positive Affirmations

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My mentee @BeliefHopeTrust has been given homework and I always say I LOVE HOMEWORK!!!! I think homework is fun, especially when it has to do with our own lives. I know this may be weird, but I have also always loved therapy. I truly love the process of working through things. I think that has been a strength in my life and recovery. So I decided I would do the homework she was given, which is to write a list of affirmations. I think as a mentor it is important to show you can do the work your mentee does. It also gives you the perspective of how you approach the process, even in strong recovery. I LOVE affirmations, and have written on them before, and think it is important to re-visit affirmations, add to them, or adjust as needed. I also love how affirmations make us look positively at ourselves, and I know many people struggle with this, so I challenge you to write a list of affirmations and contribute to this post!

At first this was hard to find a place to start. I started with number 50. I accept ALL of who I am. I think this is an important place to start for me, because that is what I promote all the time with ViR. I love self-acceptance, self-love, body acceptance, and nourishing ourselves to get to a place where this is an investment in our daily lives.

So here are 50 affirmations I think are most important to me at this point in my life. I need to read and re-read these daily. Mainly because I do struggle in some areas, and those are the affirmations I need most. I like to write these on cards to carry with me, or write them on the mirror with lipstick, any way to SEE them and repeat them as needed. Also – the picture at the top of this post is a wonderful resource! There are 36 affirmations by Jenn Gibson.  You can also download the cards for free here! I hope this inspires you to write your own list of affirmations based on your needs right now!

1. As I get older I get more and more confident with all of who I am
2. I am worth my own self-love, self-acceptance
3. I am a ROCKSTAR!!!!
4. I live for recovery because giving back helps my own recovery & my recovery is a priority in my life
5. I am more than a body, I am body, mind and soul
6. When stressed I will take a break, a nap, a bath, and re-charge my batteries
7. I do not need a job title for what I do on a daily basis, I will not be limited by titles
8. My body is a temple and I shall treat it with respect, kindness, appreciation and love
9. I am capable of doing anything I put my efforts towards
10. My life matters
11. I am a loyal, supportive, and humbled friend
12. I do not limit myself in how I see myself, what I will do in this world
13. My health is an investment in my life
14. I am more than a number on a scale, or a size for clothing, I refuse to let it affect my self worth and body image
15. I am not a burden when I ask for help and support
16. My life is full of gifts, blessings and joy
17. I am surrounded by loving, caring and supportive people
18. I am capable of allowing myself to feel my feelings, and let them pass naturally without overanalyzing
19. When I feel an overwhelming emotion, I can sit with it, let go, repeat the serenity prayer, and let it pass
20. I deserve respect, and communicate boundaries in my relationships to help create healthy communication skills
21. I daily am learning more and more healthy coping skills
22. When I seek guidance, I ask the Universe for help, I send my question to my dreams to sleep, ponder and wake with a new perspective
23. I choose to forgive myself for mistakes made and learn from each one
24. I am a dynamic individual, unique and creative and have value
25. I express my needs, feelings, and communicate them in a respectful manner
26. I rely on my inner gut feelings, to help guide me towards the life I want to live
27. I can succeed in this world
28. I am empowered by the ability to choose in any moment
29. I am passionate, opinionated, and strong and am not afraid to use my voice
30. A bad moment doesn’t mean I am bad, or that my day cannot and will not change paths
31. I am empowered in my journey to pursue all my dreams and goals
32. I do not give power to the SHOULD monster
33. I am responsible and accountable for my actions and choices
34. I learn every day more about who I am, what I want to pursue in life
35. My passions in life are a strength
36. I have a voice
37. I am sober, happy, and no longer trapped by my struggles, but empowered by my choices
38. I embrace opportunities as they come
39. I challenge and face my fears, always trying to break outside the norm of who I am
40. I accept anxiety will happen, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming, and I can breathe and find inner balance
41. I love my body, my scars, my wrinkles, my thighs, my butt, because they all represent LIVING!
42. I do not worry about tomorrow when I am living for today
43. I am creating my life, not reacting to it
44. I have the courage to be open to new opportunities
45. I am more than enough
46. My job allows me freedom to pursue my dreams, and it is perfect for what I need right now
47. I am NOT a victim, I am an empowered person
48. It’s easy for me to express my needs and feelings
49. I have the courage to let go of control
50. I accept ALL of who I am!

What are some of you personal positive affirmations???? I challenge you to write your own list!