Over the years, we tend to get into
unhelpful thinking habits, and think negatively about
ourselves and situations. Using
positive self-statements can help us develop a new attitude to ourselves and our
situations.
Choose a statement from those below, or make one
that means more to you, and repeat, repeat, repeat throughout the day, every
day, of every week, of every month. You might want to make or print out
a card with your affirmation, and carry it with you. For the positive
affirmations to work, you must use it whenever you notice you have that negative
thought – immediately turn it around by using your affirmation.
Use a statement that starts with “I” and use the
present tense. See the examples below – choose one, adapt one, or make up your
own. Make it something broadly realistic, even if you don’t believe it right
now.
vI am strong
vI have strength
vI am determined and
successful
vI am a good and
worthwhile person
vI am a unique and special
person
vI have inner strength and
resources
vI am confident and
competent
vI hold my head up high
vI look good because I am
good
vPeople like me – I am a
likeable person and I like myself
vI care about others, I am
needed and worthwhile
vI am a loving person
vI have a lot to be proud
of
vI have all that I need
vI am in control of my
life
vI can achieve anything I
want to achieve
vI make wise decisions
based on what I know
vI have set my goals and
am moving towards them
vI accept myself as a
unique and worthwhile person
vMy life has meaning and
purpose
vI am in control of my
choices
vI am strong and healthy
vI am calm and confident
vI have many options and
can make wise decisions
vEverything is getting
better every day
vI am calm and relaxed
vI am healthy and have all
that I need
vToday is
the first day of the
rest of my life and I will take notice of the many positive things this day has
to offer
vI live a healthy
and positive lifestyle
vI know I can master anything if I practice
it continually
vI have my wise mind – I can seek inner
guidance whenever I need to
vMy life purpose can be whatever I choose it
to be
