Being attentive to what is present around you can be a difficult task, and letting go of fears, doubts, and anxieties can be even harder when we are trying to improve our physical or spiritual selves.
If you’ve tried to implement change and it hasn’t gone as you’d hoped, this is normal and shouldn’t discourage you from trying to improve aspects of yourself, as self-worth and confidence can seem unobtainable.
But making a few small changes can change how you feel about yourself, and it all starts with some affirmations that you can get started with as soon as you are ready to start that change.
Below are thirty affirmations that you can use to improve your self-worth and help you on your way to self-improvement.
How To Use Affirmations
There isn’t an exact way to use affirmations, and it depends on the individual, but it’s a good idea to start thinking about the aspects of yourself or your life that you wish to change, and this can range from completing a goal to thinking differently about something that may be holding you back.
You might have several things you want to change, and that is fine. You can write an affirmation to counteract a negative belief or thought you hold about yourself or others, and working on these by saying them out loud every day can be a significant step forward in our journey.
Every day I wake up feeling refreshed and confident
I love my body and how it looks
If something is out of my control, I’ll let it go
By being my authentic self, I’m becoming more successful
I’m kind to myself
I deserve everything I seek
My life is abundant with joy
I appreciate myself
I do my best each day
I love this body I was born with
My body is my friend
I am loved
I view myself through kind eyes
Others love me for who I am
Affirmations For Self-Confidence
I am in charge of my life
I like to share my thoughts and ideas
Others value what I have to offer
I get joyful when I see how far I’ve come
I forgive myself and others
I know myself and my boundaries
I make a difference in the world
I can achieve whatever I set my mind to
I understand my limitations and am grateful for the qualities I have
I make good decisions
I am good at what I do
I release stress and anxiety
I choose to believe the best in me
I have so much potential that I can tap into every day
I am courageous and follow my dreams
Benefits Of Using Affirmations
These affirmations can be tweaked to your liking, so you can make them personal to your circumstances or desires. Alternatively, you could try using an affirmation and change it over time if you feel the affirmation could be more specific to you.
As well as starting your incredible journey, some benefits can come from using affirmations in your daily routine, and some can take longer than others to become noticeable as you are effectively re-programming your thoughts, so a few of these benefits are listed below.
Decreased Stress
Stress can be unavoidable, and while some light stress can inspire or motivate you in many aspects of your life, chronic forms of it can be detrimental to your health and can lead to problems with the heart and mental health.
By using affirmations, you can see clearly what the causes of your stress may be, and you might already be thinking of ways that you can change it, but the first step is to be kind to yourself and accept that some events and outcomes are outside of your control.
Have More Control Over Your Thoughts
You can be your worst enemy on many occasions, so words like ‘not’ and ‘don’t’ might seem like common words your mind uses to discourage you from making changes or your thought patterns.
When you shift these words to ‘i can’ or ‘i will, you are patting yourself on the back, and this can empower you to make those changes or become more successful in your career, relationship, and even your physical health.
Improve Your Mood And Outlook
Depression that is left for a long time can worsen your quality of life, making you feel that nothing is possible, so maybe starting your day off on a good note is something you struggle with, and if so, affirmations can help you develop a better mindset.
What is important here is that this is a process that can take some time, so the more you use an affirmation that applies to your situation, the more likely you will be able to identify it, and it can even help you gain a different perspective that could work to your benefit in the long run.
Can Help You In Relationships
Being loved can be an overwhelming comfort to all of us, so if you don’t have a partner, you might be able to attract this person into your life if you believe the act of loving itself exists and that you are deserving of it.
It can also help you in the sense that you may feel more confident in yourself in regards to how you hold yourself in social situations and how you contribute to discussions, and so you’re more likely to find like-minded people, and perhaps within these people is someone who can give you that happiness and healthier behavior.
Can Improve Anxiety Over Outcomes
Suppose you’re someone who overthinks things or worries about a particular outcome. In that case, you can very possibly change the outcome, so a more favorable result comes from it, and this optimism can affect other areas of your life that you may be worried about.
This works by motivating you to act in a different way which can lead you to achieve a much more positive result, in a way, you can reframe a problem so it can be dealt with easily, but it is also about letting things go that might go beyond your control that you can’t change.
Some Tips For Using Affirmations
Be Realistic With Your Goals And Expectations
First off, a good idea would be to be realistic with the goals you have set yourself and how long you give yourself to achieve them, as deep-rooted issues will take longer to correct, and learning self-acceptance as a form of healing is a great place to start.
You also want to periodically check your affirmations and see how these have impacted your day, and ensure that you have regular access to these words.
You can also write a list of these on paper or even record yourself saying them, and you repeat them back are ways you can frame your affirmations.
Make Your Affirmations More Personal
It’s also a good idea for you to write out a few positive statements or words about each affirmation that you have selected, so if one of these doesn’t feel quite right for you, you could make the statement more personal to you.
You’ll find these statements will usually affirm the belief of the way of thinking you’re trying to achieve, and simply writing a counter statement to any negative thoughts you have during the day can also give you some clarity and a better outlook as you continue your journey of self-improvement.
Do You Read Or Write Your Affirmations?
This may depend on the individual, and there’s no one method that is correct, so it can be done in a way that is convenient to your daily schedule so if you pass a mirror or a board of any kind, you have an opportunity to find them and read them out loud if you feel you should.
There are some people who have written them down and only want to look at them if they’ve had a bad day or a negative experience, and this can be helpful for them, but as long as you know what you want to achieve with your affirmation, your starting on the right foot.
Final Thoughts
This is a process that can take some time, and recognizing your limitations and accepting them for what they are is a way in which you can begin to accept yourself, and over time, you’ll find that other aspects of your life improve as well, so having an optimistic view to this exercise will be very beneficial to you.
Of course, you may find affirmations that work better for you that may not be listed here, as these statements are designed to be purposeful and applicable to your situation, whatever stage in your journey you may be at.
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