Posted in Manifestation, Mindset

11 Powerful Daily Confidence Affirmations

Are you in need of daily confidence affirmations?

I think we all experience times when we feel down on ourselves or unmotivated. Sometimes this happens because of something that happened that day, but other times it could be something more serious like depression or anxiety.

If you find yourself spending more time thinking negative thoughts than positive ones—and dwelling on them instead of letting them go—then it might be time to try out some daily confidence affirmations!

I am beautiful.

Beauty is a state of mind. It’s not just skin deep. It is not just a physical trait, or even a facade or an outfit. Beauty is a reflection of who you are on the inside and out, and when you feel beautiful inside and out, your confidence will shine through!

When you wake up every morning, look in the mirror and say: “I am beautiful.”

I love myself.

You are worthy of love. You are a good person and you have a good heart. You are a good friend, listener, and partner to others. You care about them and their well-being, even when they may not see it or want it for themselves at the time.

You deserve to be happy with yourself first before you can expect others to love you for who you truly are!

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I am enough.

This is one of my favorite daily confidence affirmations. In fact, I even have this tattooed on myself. You are enough. You have a lot to offer the world, and you have hidden strengths and talents that will soon be discovered. Your radiance shines from within you, no matter who is around you.

You are worthy of love, respect, and appreciation by others. No one can take away your self-worth unless you allow them to do so!

I am worthy of being loved.

You are worthy of being loved. You are worthy of a good life. You are worthy of being happy, healthy, successful, and safe. Repeat this as one of your daily confidence affirmations.

I have a good heart.

I have a good heart.

I am a good person.

I am compassionate.

I am kind.

I am loving, and I can be generous with my love and kindness toward others when they need it most in their life’s journey.

I am a good person.

Be kind to others. Empathy and compassion are two of the most important traits of a good person. By being kind, you’re showing that you care about other people’s well-being and can put yourself in someone else’s shoes easily.
Be generous with money or time when possible! The more generous we are with our resources; the more likely we’ll be able to build strong relationships with lots of different kinds of people.

I have a lot to offer the world.

One of the amazing daily confidence affirmations. You have an important role to play in your community. You make the world a better place just by being yourself, and you are needed. You are valued. You are loved, and you love others deeply as well. Your life is important and valuable because you give it meaning through your contributions to others’ lives.

I have hidden strengths and talents that will soon be discovered.

You are not alone. We all struggle with these feelings at one point or another, and we all want to believe that there is something special about us that will make us different from all the rest. You are not alone, and you are not the only one who has been through this.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by a sense of isolation when we’re going through hard times in life because it’s so easy for us to isolate ourselves from others during those times. But it’s important to remember that other people have been there before, whether they’ve gone through the exact same thing or something similar that you can relate to on some level. And if someone else can do it, then so can you!

I have a radiance that shines from within me, no matter who is around me.

Radiance is a glow that comes from within you. It is the radiance of your inner self, spirit, and light. It’s a reflection of your inner beauty, and it shines through no matter who is around you or what situation you are in. The more you believe in this quality of yourself, the more radiant you will become — both on the outside and on the inside.

Radiance comes from within each one of us — we just have to turn up our lights (or dim them down when we want to hide). Radiance means there is no need to hide anything about ourselves because our inner radiance reveals everything we need to share with others: love, courage, warmth, generosity, and compassion for all beings.

My opinion matters and my thoughts are valid.

My opinion matters and my thoughts are valid.

I have the right to speak up for myself.

It’s okay to disagree with someone else’s ideas or opinions, as long as I do it in a respectful way and don’t try to force my own onto them.

People enjoy being around me because of all my positive energy.

This daily confidence affirmation is a great way to start your day. It helps you remember that people are attracted to positive energy and that it makes for a better experience for everyone involved. The next time you feel nervous about an upcoming conversation or social event, remind yourself that your positivity will improve everything!

Concluding thoughts for daily confidence affirmations

You can motivate yourself without being mean to yourself, and it’s important to recognize your positive traits to keep them in mind when you need some inspiration or encouragement!

It’s easy for our minds to fall into a rut of negative self-talk. In fact, research has shown that when we talk down on ourselves, we tend to give up more easily than if we were talking positively. However, if you want to be successful at anything—let alone life in general—you must learn how to stay motivated throughout the journey. This is an incredibly important skill that will help you succeed long-term and reach all of your goals!

I hope these daily confidence affirmations have helped you start off your day on the right foot. Remember, it’s not about being perfect or always being positive—it’s about making a change for yourself and working toward a happier, more fulfilling life. Now get out there and live it up! Thanks for reading!

Posted in Goal, Manifestation

6 Ways To Find Peace Of Mind Right Now

​Peace of mind can sometimes be an elusive pursuit that seems impossible.

For many people, they strive to achieve high goals or great accomplishments. While there is nothing wrong with this, achieving your goals can come at a cost. You may sacrifice other areas of your life in order to achieve these goals. It’s easy to get lost in our daily routine where we feel as though we are constantly working hard towards something instead of enjoying the present moment.

So much in our world is uncertain. The future is uncertain, and the past can seem like an eternity ago with all the regrets we have. I’m challenging you to take six steps over the next several weeks to find peace of mind in an often chaotic and uncertain world.

Do not worry about what you cannot control

When we worry, we tend to focus on things we have no control over. And while it’s a natural human reaction, it is also a very unhealthy one that can lead to stress and anxiety.

If you’ve ever found yourself worrying about something unimportant or out of your control, take a step back and ask yourself if there’s anything you can do about it. If not, let go and move on with your life.

Take care of your body and mind

Finding peace of mind is easier when your body is healthy and your mind is clear. If you’re feeling stressed out or anxious, it might be time for a break from work or school. Take a few deep breaths and meditate for a few minutes each day. Exercise can also help relieve stress, improve your mood and boost energy levels.

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Don’t feel guilty about doing things for yourself

We’re all so busy. We have to work, we have to make dinner, we have to take care of the kids. And then we have to find time to do something for ourselves.

Sometimes that means making time in the middle of the day, or sneaking away at night. Sometimes it means asking friends and family members to help out so that you can take a break or go on a date with your significant other.

Even if it’s just taking a walk around the block, it’s important that you remember that you’re allowed to do things for yourself.

Practice mindfulness and meditation, even just for a couple of minutes at a time

Meditation is about learning to be present in the moment and accepting what’s happening around you, rather than constantly trying to change everything around you. That’s an important skill in today’s world where so many people are constantly multitasking and trying to control everything around them.

If you’re dealing with stress or anxiety, meditation can help reduce symptoms by teaching your brain that there’s no need to panic because everything will be okay. This can help create peace of mind. And if your stress is caused by something going on in your life right now (like a big project), then meditation can help you deal with that situation better by helping you focus on what needs doing right now instead of worrying about everything else happening later down the road.

Set healthy boundaries when engaged in conflict with others

Healthy boundaries are those we set for ourselves based on our values and beliefs, not the needs or opinions of others. They help us establish our own sense of self-worth and identity apart from what others think about us. Set boundaries with people who don’t respect them, and you’ll feel better about yourself.

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Give up negative self-talk and replace it with positive affirmations

Negative self-talk is often characterized by words such as “never,” “always” and “should.” For example, you might say to yourself, “I never have enough money” or “I always have problems at work.” When we constantly tell ourselves these kinds of things, they can become an ingrained habit that leads us to expect bad things to happen again and again in our lives! Positive affirmations are statements that communicate clearly what we want to achieve and how we plan to get there. Saying positive affirmations can help even more develop a positive peace of mind.

Takeaway: People can find peace of mind if they are willing to do things that support it

Posted in Goal, Manifestation

5 Things to Focus on in the New Year: Self Love

Self love – This is part 2 in a 5 part series. Well, part 1 focused on time management and part 2 is focusing on self-love. As I looked back through my blog posts for the year, I realized I talked about self-care and building confidence, but I’m not sure I touched on self love and acceptance. Perhaps it’s because it’s still an area of improvement in my life. Something that doesn’t quite feel like I fully made it there yet.

But isn’t the journey more important than the destination?

So what if I never get to 100% self love and acceptance? That would be amazing and maybe I will, but figuring it out is just as important. Because if I’m always focusing on how I’m going to feel when I fully love and accept every piece of myself, then I can’t focus on fully loving who I am in this particular moment.

I always want to improve and become a better version of myself. We should strive to improve and grow as individuals to better for ourselves and the people around us. Ironically, putting myself out here into the digital world is helping me reach a more accepting and loving view of myself. My confidence is growing and I am realizing more and more each day that there is only one me in this world.

Self Love Goals for the New Year

  1. Start each day by looking in the mirror and saying one thing I love about myself
  2. Continue to say and write affirmations on a daily basis
  3. Reduce automatic negative thought patterns
  4. If someone gives me a compliment, accept it and do NOT downplay it
  5. Continuing aligning physical health and mental health

This is not a linear process, but it is a process that needs to happen. I encourage you to embark on your own self love and acceptance journey!

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Journaling for Self-Reflection and Personal Growth: 30 Prompts to Start Now

Self-reflection is necessary to understand yourself and grow as a person.

One of the things I’ve truly been focusing on the past two years has been getting to know myself better. And not only figuring out who I am, but owning every part of myself. It’s not an easy process, but one that is worth it. There have been ups and downs, but I’m weathering the storms by trying to remain grounded and focused on my why.

Why am I trying to reach these goals? What purpose will it serve? Who can I help if I’m able to reach my dreams and goals?

Affirmations have been a huge part of my growth, but I’ve also been journaling to get some of my thoughts down on paper. Or I might think of a prompt in my head and talk myself through a scenario or action steps to help me get to the next goal or milestone.

I wanted to share 30 days worth of journal prompts for self-reflection here in this post. I also created a Google Doc copy that you can have to start writing your own responses down. When you click the link above it will prompt you to make your own copy of the document that you can type on.

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But for now, here are the 30 days worth of prompts you can use for self-reflection and personal growth:

Day 1 – What are three things I am thankful for today?

Day 2 – What am I most proud of accomplishing this year?

Day 3 – Who is someone I can always count on and why?

Day 4 – What is the thing that I like about myself the most and why?

Day 5 – What is one area of my life in which I would like to make improvements and how can I do that?

Day 6 – When did I face a challenge in my life and how did I overcome it?

Day 7 – If I could achieve only one personal goal this year, which one would it be and why?

Day 8 – If I could achieve only one professional goal this year, which one would it be and why?

Day 9 – Who is someone I admire and what do I admire most about them?

Day 10 – What is a happy memory from childhood that influenced who I am today?

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Day 11 – What is my favorite book or movie, and what do I like about it?

Day 12 – When my friends call me, they know that I always …

Day 13 – Finish this statement. The most important thing for me to focus on each day is …

Day 14 – In difficult situations, do I look at the glass as half empty or half full?

Day 15 – In five years, my ideal living situation would be ….

Day 16 – hat is one small change that I could make in my life today to get closer to reaching my goals?

Day 17 – What is my favorite quote and why does it inspire me?

Day 18 – What is one thing I could repeat to myself every morning that would improve self-confidence?

Day 19 – What makes me unhappy and is there anything I can do to change it?

Day 20 – Am I reaching my full potential in my career?

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Day 21 – Choose 3 positive affirmations to write down today.

Day 22 – If I were going to be stranded on an island alone, what 3 things would I need?

Day 23 – If I won a million dollars, what would be the first thing I would buy?

Day 24 – List 5 people I can say positive things to today, write what it is, and go do it.

Day 25 – Write a letter to your high school self sharing 3 things you wish you had known then.

Day 26 – What is one thing you can do today to take care of yourself?

Day 27 – What food brings you great joy when you eat it?

Day 28 – What is your favorite physical feature about yourself?

Day 29 – What is one thing you wish to improve about yourself?

Day 30 – By the end of this year, what do you wish to be different in your life?

I hope these self-reflection prompts help you on your journey of self-discovery and improvement!

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30 Affirmations to use Throughout the Month

I’ve been working with my therapist on reducing anxiety and helping to believe in myself. Despite a lot of success, there are still times when I think it’s not deserved or I worry about potential mistakes. I’ll probably do another post on imposter syndrome and it’s impact on my life, but for now, I wanted to share some affirmations with you all.

Why should you use affirmations?

Researchers have found positive benefits of self affirmation theory (Albalooshi et al., 2020). In a study examining the impact of affirmations on two groups – the powerful and the powerless – Abalooshi et al. (2020) found that those in their powerless group had improvements with inhibitory control. This is essentially the ability to control automatic thoughts that might be negative and change it to more positive thoughts of self worth.

By taking the time to change our thought patterns, we can create more positive views of our self. Additionally, we can use those positive thoughts to bring us closer to our goals and dreams.

How I Use Affirmations

Many days I use the “I Am” app to come up with affirmations. I like to do this in the morning when I’m having my coffee. If I don’t get to it in the morning, I choose some throughout the day to repeat to myself in the mirror and write in my journal. I thought I’d use this opportunity to share some affirmations that I’ve created for myself.


30 Affirmations

  1. I choose to be happy and thankful for all that I have.
  2. My life is worthy of love.
  3. I accept who I am.
  4. Abundance is coming to me in all aspects of my life.
  5. I am healthy, blessed, and loved.
  6. Wealth and love are arriving in full bloom.
  7. I am beautiful beyond comparison.
  8. I am whole and complete.
  9. New opportunities are on the horizon for me.
  10. I can achieve anything that my mind envisions for myself.
  11. I am grateful for my friends and family who believe in me no matter what.
  12. No matter the goal, I will be able to reach it with hard work and dedication.
  13. My life is blessed and treasured.
  14. There are so many wonderful things in store for my future.
  15. I am enough.
  16. I am important.
  17. My worth is not determined by material things.
  18. The world is calling me to a life of happiness.
  19. True love and abundance is on its way to me.
  20. Nothing is impossible and I matter.
  21. I am worthy of a successful career.
  22. I deserve to love and be loved unconditionally.
  23. I will protect my thoughts from negative interference.
  24. My goals are attainable and realistic.
  25. I am destined to have an abundant and full life.
  26. I have a thankful heart for the many blessings in my life.
  27. All that I do is for a better future.
  28. My positive attitude will help me achieve great things.
  29. Nothing can stand in my way when I believe in myself.
  30. There is beauty in my surroundings.

Sources:

Albalooshi, S., Moeini-Jazani, M., Fennis, B. M., & Warlop, L. (2020). Reinstating the resourceful self: when and how self-affirmations improve executive performance of the powerless. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin46(2), 189-203.

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30 Affirmations to use Throughout the Month and Bonus Video

Affirmations work, I swear.

I’ve been working with my therapist on reducing anxiety and helping to believe in myself. Despite a lot of success, there are still times when I think it’s not deserved or I worry about potential mistakes. I’ll probably do another post on imposter syndrome and it’s impact on my life, but for now, I wanted to share some affirmations with you all.

Why should you use affirmations?

Researchers have found positive benefits of self affirmation theory (Albalooshi et al., 2020). In a study examining the impact of affirmations on two groups – the powerful and the powerless – Abalooshi et al. (2020) found that those in their powerless group had improvements with inhibitory control. This is essentially the ability to control automatic thoughts that might be negative and change it to more positive thoughts of self worth.

By taking the time to change our thought patterns, we can create more positive views of our self. Additionally, we can use those positive thoughts to bring us closer to our goals and dreams.

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How I Use Affirmations

Many days I use the “I Am” app to come up with affirmations. I like to do this in the morning when I’m having my coffee. If I don’t get to it in the morning, I choose some throughout the day to repeat to myself in the mirror and write in my journal. I thought I’d use this opportunity to share some affirmations that I’ve created for myself.


30 Affirmations

  1. I choose to be happy and thankful for all that I have.
  2. My life is worthy of love.
  3. I accept who I am.
  4. Abundance is coming to me in all aspects of my life.
  5. I am healthy, blessed, and loved.
  6. Wealth and love are arriving in full bloom.
  7. I am beautiful beyond comparison.
  8. I am whole and complete.
  9. New opportunities are on the horizon for me.
  10. I can achieve anything that my mind envisions for myself.
  11. I am grateful for my friends and family who believe in me no matter what.
  12. No matter the goal, I will be able to reach it with hard work and dedication.
  13. My life is blessed and treasured.
  14. There are so many wonderful things in store for my future.
  15. I am enough.
  16. I am important.
  17. My worth is not determined by material things.
  18. The world is calling me to a life of happiness.
  19. True love and abundance is on its way to me.
  20. Nothing is impossible and I matter.
  21. I am worthy of a successful career.
  22. I deserve to love and be loved unconditionally.
  23. I will protect my thoughts from negative interference.
  24. My goals are attainable and realistic.
  25. I am destined to have an abundant and full life.
  26. I have a thankful heart for the many blessings in my life.
  27. All that I do is for a better future.
  28. My positive attitude will help me achieve great things.
  29. Nothing can stand in my way when I believe in myself.
  30. There is beauty in my surroundings.

If you are visual, here is a short YouTube video to use each morning!

Sources:

Albalooshi, S., Moeini-Jazani, M., Fennis, B. M., & Warlop, L. (2020). Reinstating the resourceful self: when and how self-affirmations improve executive performance of the powerless. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin46(2), 189-203.

Posted in Personal Skills

Morning Routines: A Few Things I Do Each Day

I’m curious. Do you have a morning routine? It’s something I’ve been working on for a long time. I wouldn’t say that I have a set morning routine, but I would say that I’m trying to improve whenever possible. Years ago, I got up and ran before work as I was training for a half marathon. That was a routine because I would often sleep in my running clothes or have them laid out next to me.


These days, I do a few things every morning to try and get my brain going and get organized for the day.

  1. I make my bed. Growing up I wasn’t one of those kids that made their bed or was forced to by my parents. It’s a habit I grew into as an adult. I just like the look of having my comforter pulled up even if my sheets aren’t perfectly aligned underneath. I don’t know the science behind it, but I do feel like there is a connection with my brain and the organization of the day when I make my bed in the morning.
  2. Stretching. I haven’t progressed to full on yoga in the morning, but I’ll stretch my neck and my body to get ready for the day. I would love to spend 20-30 minutes doing yoga, but I’m not quite there yet. I typically take a few minutes to move my head from side to side, raise my arms, and do a few lunges.
  3. Coffee. Okay. I admit, I’ve tried to kick the coffee addiction in the past with no success. So for now, it’s part of my morning routine to make coffee. I just love the smell of it and the feel of the warm mug in my hands, even on a hot day.
  4. Affirmations. I wrote another post about how I write daily affirmations. I like to start my day by journaling my intentions and writing down my affirmations. I repeat them to myself in the mirror a few times for good measure. I notice complete mood shifts if I got several days in a row without writing my affirmations. My anxiety creeps in more, I’m irritable, and my general positive outlook is not as sunny.
  5. To-do list and email. After I get some breakfast (or while I’m eating breakfast), I go through my to do list for the day and check my email. I prioritize and review my schedule to make sure I’m still on the best course for the day to achieve my goals.

While I have great ambitions to create an even better and more consistent morning routine, these are the things I do on a regular basis to get me started and going for the day. What do you do you do? What are some helpful tips you’d like to pass along?

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Morning Routine: 5 Important Things I Do Each Day

I’m curious. Do you have a morning routine? It’s something I’ve been working on for a long time. I wouldn’t say that I have a set morning routine, but I would say that I’m trying to improve whenever possible. Years ago, I got up and ran before work as I was training for a half marathon. That was a routine because I would often sleep in my running clothes or have them laid out next to me.


These days, I do a few things every morning to try and get my brain going and get organized for the day.

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Morning routine

  1. I make my bed. Growing up I wasn’t one of those kids that made their bed or was forced to by my parents. It’s a habit I grew into as an adult. I just like the look of having my comforter pulled up even if my sheets aren’t perfectly aligned underneath. I don’t know the science behind it, but I do feel like there is a connection between my brain and the organization of the day when I make my bed in the morning.
  2. Stretching. I haven’t progressed to full-on yoga in the morning, but I’ll stretch my neck and my body to get ready for the day. I would love to spend 20-30 minutes doing yoga, but I’m not quite there yet. I typically take a few minutes to move my head from side to side, raise my arms, and do a few lunges.
  3. Coffee. Okay. I admit I’ve tried to kick the coffee addiction in the past with no success. So for now, it’s part of my morning routine to make coffee. I just love the smell of it and the feel of the warm mug in my hands, even on a hot day.
  4. Affirmations. I like to start my day by journaling my intentions and writing down my affirmations. I repeat them to myself in the mirror a few times for good measure. I notice complete mood shifts if I got several days in a row without writing my affirmations. My anxiety creeps in more, I’m irritable, and my generally positive outlook is not as sunny.
  5. To-do list and email. After I get some breakfast (or while I’m eating breakfast), I go through my to-do list for the day and check my email. I prioritize and review my schedule to make sure I’m still on the best course for the day to achieve my goals.

While I have great ambitions to create an even better and more consistent morning routine, these are the things I do on a regular basis to get me started and going for the day. What do you do you do? What are some helpful tips you’d like to pass along?

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Daily Affirmations

One practice I started several years ago rather inconsistently was listing out what I was grateful for. I found that on the days I started with a thankful heart I was more focused, productive, and positive. If I don’t get a chance to write it down, I try to at least think about it each morning and remember all the good things I have going for me.

More recently, I added daily affirmations to this practice. In December 2020, I downloaded an app called I AM and I did pay for the premium version. Now I’m sure I could have found tons of free resources online, but I really do like the app’s layout, design, user interface, and the affirmations.

Each morning, I scroll through my mix and I write 3-4 affirmations in my journal. If I find myself anxious or stressed I pull them up on my iPad in the app or look at my journal. Today’s affirmations are:

  • My soul is at peace and my body is healthy and beautiful.
  • The key to my future and my life is my mind.
  • I trust the process of love and life.
  • Just breathe and know that everything will be okay.
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Utilizing Daily Affirmations to Change Your Life For the Better

Daily affirmations can change your life. One practice I started several years ago rather inconsistently was listing out what I was grateful for. I found that on the days I started with a thankful heart I was more focused, productive, and positive. Even if I don’t get a chance to write it down, I try to at least think about it each morning and remember all the good things I have going for me.

More recently, I added daily affirmations to this practice. In December 2020, I downloaded an app called I AM and I did pay for the premium version. Now I’m sure I could have found tons of free resources online, but I really do like the app’s layout, design, user interface, and affirmations. It has become a lifesaver in times when I can’t think of affirmations on my own.

Each morning, I scroll through my mix and I write 3-4 affirmations in my journal. If I find myself anxious or stressed I pull them up on my iPad in the app or look at my journal. More recently, I started sharing my affirmations on Tik Tok and letting people know how it is impacting my life.

How Daily Affirmations Have Changed My Life

I truly feel more inspired and at peace with myself since starting to use affirmations. In fact, on the days when I don’t implement them or forget to say them, I can feel a difference. My confidence has grown and I love and believe in myself in ways I didn’t before. I even see the fruits of my affirmations in a dream opportunity now traveling and working with students in new places every day. Even my city apartment is gorgeous. Now I have faith that I can utilize affirmations to manifest the next chapter of my life.

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Today’s daily affirmations are:

  • My soul is at peace and my body is healthy and beautiful.
  • The key to my future and my life is my mind.
  • I trust the process of love and life.
  • Just breathe and know that everything will be okay.