It’s in the early hours of the morning and I am standing slouched over my bathroom sink, staring into my own eyes. I see fear and worry about the day to come. I begin whispering to myself statements, such as, “I’m a confident badass and I am going to nail this interview.” Slowly, my voice gets louder and I am standing tall. My hands are on my hips and I am not only announcing the words I speak, but I am firmly believing them. I carried that confidence throughout the day, through my interview, and landed the position. One of my many stories on the power of affirmations.

What are affirmations?

An affirmation is really anything you state or think. This includes our internal dialogue with ourselves, also known as self-talk, can be seen as a constant series of affirmations we repeat all day. These can be both good and bad. More often than not, this self-talk does more harm than good. We think or say things all of the time, such as, “Man, I’m an idiot” or “There’s no way I am capable of that.” It can become standard practice to affirm negativity all day long, thus creating our reality around those thoughts.

When we actively bring positive affirmations into our lives, we shift the trend. We begin to open the door for change, for opportunity, for abundance, love, and joy to enter into our lives. We take control over our subconscious and fight for our right to seek the lifestyle of our dreams.

Positive affirmations help us to fight against the limiting beliefs we created throughout our childhood and adolescence. They’re called “limiting” because they hold us back from our desires.  We have the power to rewrite our beliefs, but we have to actively work to change our dialogue. Bringing affirmations into your life can help you to direct the change you need to happen in your life.

Affirmations vs. Incantations

Personal development guru, Tony Robbins, often talks about the importance of practicing incantations, not affirmations. He believes in using our physiology to truly embody the words we say makes a huge difference in how well they work for us.

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How I Use Affirmations

I use affirmations every day in a variety of ways. For me, enjoying a variety of different practices makes it more fun and engaging, but I know others who need to keep their affirmation practice in a strict routine to make sure they are keeping up with it. Here are ways I use affirmations:

• Repeating them out loud – I enjoy doing this in the shower, but it works even better when you can be looking at yourself in the mirror
• Chant them in meditation – Often, in savasana or a simple meditation practice, I will pick a phrase I want to concentrate on and repeat it to myself over and over again. This not only helps keep my brain focused, but I start to feel the words becoming part of my normal thoughts.
• Write them down – EVERYWHERE. I enjoy writing different affirmations in my daily planner or on post-its around my house or office. My favorite? Writing on my bathroom mirror with an Expo marker because it reminds me to read it to myself “face-to-face”.

I have looked up affirmations on Pinterest for certain mindsets I am looking to obtain. I listen to YouTube affirmation meditations for my needs – abundance mindset, love mindset, etc. Other times, I sit with myself for a bit and write out the words I am looking for. There is no right or wrong way to pick the right affirmations for you.

Affirmations for Confidence

All of the affirmations below have been written throughout the pages of my journal, the surfaces of bathroom mirrors, and are etched into my heart. Pick the ones that work for you and feel free to ignore the rest.

Self Love

I love and accept myself.

I appreciate and acknowledge all of me.

I forgive myself.

I find freedom in my vulnerability.

I have enough. I do enough. I am enough. 

I love who I am and who I am becoming.

I am at peace with my past.

Personality Traits

Peace begins in me.

I allow my true self to flourish.

There is power within me.

Compassion is my natural way of being.

I am a powerful badass.

I inhale confidence and exhale fear.

I am beautiful inside and out.

I inspire those around me.

I am in control of all my reactions.

I speak with strong confidence. 

I am humble and proud.

Health

My body is full of energy and strength.

I feel wonderful and alive.

I feel full of life.

My body does incredible work. 

I wake with new energy and optimism.

I make healthy choices.

Gratitude & Happiness

I appreciate everything I have.

All is well in my life. 

Joy is within me.

I choose to find happiness in all parts of my life.

Love & Friendship

I make friends easily.

I attract positive people.

I create only positive and supportive relationships.

I have integrity and my friends trust me.

I attract people who help me meet my goals.

I am attracting unconditional love, abundance, high-vibrational experiences, and sacred connections.

I want love and love wants me.

Abundance & Opportunity

I allow creativity to flow through me with ease.

I am successful in everything I do.

I am a powerful creator.

I am worthy.

I deserve to be well paid for my work.

Money flows easily into my life.

I am optimistic that amazing opportunities exist for me in all aspects of life. 

I create the life I want.

I make my own goals and crush them.

Prosperity flows through me at all times.

The universe always provides for me.

Guidance

I listen to my inner guide.

I let go and allow the universe to do its thing. 

I am connected to the universe.

I do not worry about the things I cannot control.

I am safe; divinely guided and protected.

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I hope you enjoy these affirmations or that they inspire you to write your own! Let’s commit to shifting our thoughts to more positive affirmations that will walk us towards the change we are looking to create in our lives.

I would love to know, what is your favorite affirmation? Comment below!

You have the power to control your thoughts and create your own reality. Get out there and crush it! I’ll be cheering you on!

Namaste,

Taryn