I’m aware that the term “affirmations” can scare people off. But isn’t it funny how the concept of speaking nicely to ourselves sounds strange at first? We should prioritize reminding ourselves of good, positive things — the more you tell yourself something, the more you start to believe it, so you might as well make it something nice!

Below are just a few examples of what an affirmation can look like, but I encourage you to develop your own! Maybe you need one when you’re at work, but you need to hear something totally different when you’re in yoga class. Affirmations are powerful when spoken out loud, but they can also help you even if you repeat them in your mind/internally.

If you find yourself needing more constant positive reminders, you can write your affirmation(s) on sticky notes and put them where you’ll see them all the time.

1. I trust my body.

2. I’m a strong person with an exciting future.

3. Life is a journey, and this is a step.

4. I can handle it. Look at what I’ve already done.

5. What I do is good. I am good.

6. Being productive is not who I am.

7. Change is human.

8. I know I am capable.

9. I am focusing on the positive today.

10. My body takes care of me.

11. The universe is looking out for me.

12. I will make myself proud today.

13. I am amazing.

14. I’m not perfect, but I am human.

15. I believe in my goals and in my true values.

16. I am supported, honored, and loved.