Positive affirmations
Positive affirmations are encouraging phrases or statements which can counteract unhelpful thoughts.
They can help motivate you when you’re feeling stuck or finding it difficult to get started with something. They can also help to improve your confidence and self-esteem.
It’s easy to start using positive affirmations – pick a statement that works for you and repeat it to yourself. This can be out loud or in your head.
If you are struggling with unhelpful thoughts and feeling low, you could say:
“I am good enough”
“I deserve good things to happen to me”
“I deserve to be happy”
Positive affirmation cards
If you find that writing down your positive affirmations is helpful, or you want to carry them around with you throughout your day, why not make your positive affirmation cards?
All you need is a piece of paper or notecard, scissors and a pen. Affirmation cards are pieces of paper about the size of a credit card that you can pop into your wallet, bag, or pocket that can be useful as a little reminder when you’re on the move.
Inspired by a session on positive affirmations delivered by Health in Mind, someone produced this amazing piece of art with all their personal affirmations!
Ideas and resources
Here are some resources to help inspire you own positive affirmations
Negative Thoughts Affirmations from Motivation Ping
Positive Daily Affirmation: Is there science behind it? from Positive Psychology
20 calming and positive affirmations for when an anxiety attack strikes from Collective Evolution
Daily positive affirmations from Habit Change
Get in touch!
We would love to share your positive affirmations and how they have helped different situations in your life. Submit your positive affirmations by email to ithrive@health-in-mind.org.uk.