25 Positive Affirmations to Say Every day (and Change Your Life)

I used to think affirmations were frivolous words.

Since I’ve immersed myself in personal growth, though, I’ve learned how ignorant I had been.

In fact, embracing personal growth and self-improvement has been a game-changer for me.

When I stumbled upon world-renowned therapist Marisa Peer’s TED talk, I was completely sold!

She’s an advocate of using powerful affirmations to rewire our brains and unlock our true potential.

Her TED talk was enlightening and very informative about how our mind and brain work and how we can rewire them.

If you don’t have enough time or patience to read through this post, please do yourself one massive favour and watch her TED talk.

She says:

The way you feel about everything all the time is down to two things. The pictures in your head and the words you say to yourself.

I’ve come across many successful people talking about “pictures in our heads” and “the stories we tell ourselves.”

The more I read about it, the more it made sense.

Every one of us is born equal as a human.

That’s as equal as we can get.

From then on, all bets are off.

We’re left at the mercy of our environments: our parents, relatives, social circles, and socioeconomic status.

The collective experiences from the environments shape us into our present selves.

By the time we start making our own decisions, we do almost everything based on what we learned as children.

Decide to Put Different Pictures

Imagine growing up being told “stupid” or “not going to amount to anything” all the time.

It would be incredibly hard to rewire our brains to say:

I’m amazing. I’m good enough.

But it’s not impossible.

By using affirmations like these, we can believe in ourselves and start making positive changes.

My humble wish with this post is that, through watching the above TED talk or reading this blog, today is the day you DECIDE to change the story you tell yourself.

Below are 25 life-changing positive affirmations that can help you start your new story.

Let’s plant new seeds today by putting different pictures in our minds.

Start telling the story we want to tell ourselves instead of what others insist on.

? Since this post, I’ve read a life-altering book called What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Dr. Shad Helmstetter. Among many other things, I learned 16 wonderful self-talks from the book. You can read them here.

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Choose to Admire Ourselves

I’m sure you have someone you admire, whether in person or online.

Admiring someone is a choice.

That means you have the choice to admire yourself as well!

I’m sure you’ve said something along the lines of:

Wow, she’s amazing.

Well, we can choose to say the same thing about ourselves, right?

I’m amazing.

I encourage you to admire yourself as much as you admire your heroes and mentors, if not more. 

Practising self-acceptance and using positive affirmations can help you do just that!

Repeating any of the below 25 positive affirmations every day will help you write a new story and create your own bestseller that you’ll never get tired of reading.

Discover the Power of Positive Affirmations

Affirmations are our mental vitamins, providing the supplementary positive thoughts we need to balance the barrage of negative events and thoughts we experience daily.

Tia Walker

Self-Worth and Self-Love

Cultivating a healthy sense of self-worth and self-love is essential for personal growth and self-acceptance.

Use these affirmations to reinforce your self-esteem and embrace your worth:

1. I’m good enough.
2. I love myself.
3. I’m amazing and awesome.

Gratitude and Appreciation

Being grateful for the blessings in your life can transform your mindset and bring more happiness and contentment.

Try these affirmations to cultivate gratitude and appreciation:

4. I’m so blessed; my life is amazing.
5. Today is yet the best day of my life.
6. I’m thankful for the lessons I learned from my past mistakes, and I’m so excited about my future.
7. I’m so grateful for all the little things that put a smile on my face.

Relationships and Connections

Healthy relationships and connections with others contribute to our overall well-being.

Use these affirmations to nurture positive relationships and foster empathy:

8. I have a great relationship with my family and friends. I love them so much.
9. I treat everyone with the same respect and care that I would like to be treated.
10. I’m a good listener and a great communicator.
11. I’m open-minded and accept people as they are.
12. I attract lots of positive people around me who help and encourage each other.
13. My heart is full of love and empathy.

Personal Growth and Learning

Committing to personal growth and lifelong learning is key to becoming a better person.

Use these affirmations to embrace growth and learning:

14. I love learning, and I’m a quick learner.
15. I love taking responsibility for my life.
16. I always keep the promises I make to myself.
17. I respect others’ opinions about me and what I do, but I know myself the best. I always thank them and move on.

Health and Well-Being

Taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental health is crucial for living your best life.

Use these affirmations to prioritize your well-being:

18. I love my life.
19. I love my body.
20. I’m super healthy: I give the best nutrition to my body.
21. I have lots of positive thoughts.
22. I’m full of energy and have tons of ideas to make my life even more wonderful.
23. I become more lovable every day.
24. I deserve everything my good life has to offer.
25. I’m grateful for all the love in my life.

Final Thoughts on Positive Affirmations

Don’t feel pressured to say all 25 of the positive affirmations out loud every day.

Pick one, two, or a few.

Say them as often as you can. Change up.

Talk lovingly to yourself every day.

The wonderful realisation will soon hit you like a hurricane: all that truly matters is the story we tell ourselves and, with it, our own reality.

Incorporating positive affirmations into your daily routine can help you break free from negative self-talk, develop self-confidence, and live your authentic life.

You can also check out our post 16 wonderful Self-Talk to build self-esteem and boost your confidence.

By practising these positive affirmations every day, you’ll be well on your way to embracing personal growth and creating lasting change in your life.

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