List of Affirmations for Putting Yourself First (85+ Thriving Statements)

Affirmations for putting yourself first

  • I am worthy of love, respect, and kindness. I will accept nothing less.
  • My unique body is beautiful. My body heals, nurtures, and provides.
  • It’s okay to be outwardly emotional. My feelings matter.
  • The bad things that have happened to me do not define me but have built me to be the warrior that I am.
  • I am the reason someone smiles.
  • I am memorable, important, and loved.
  • My quirks are what makes me one-of-a-kind.
  • I don’t need or want to look like or be like anyone else.
  • My journey is special and should never be compared to another’s.
  • I am more than a mom, wife, and employee. I am an individual and deserve to be treated like one.
  • I deserve time to do the things that I genuinely love; things are just for me.
  • I can and will accomplish my goals. Nothing is out of my reach!
  • I am better than who I was yesterday and tomorrow I will be better than who I am today.
  • I will not feel guilty for putting myself first because my self-esteem matters.
  • I can and will do whatever I set my mind to because I’m strong, intelligent, and have a desire to succeed.
  • I will fail over and over again but I will not give up.
  • I give myself permission to take a day off from work, responsibilities, and chores.
  • I will stop breaking promises to myself and will accomplish everything I set my mind to.
  • I forgive myself for the mistakes I have made. I’m a human who is flawed and authentic.
  • I will stop procrastinating the tasks I need to complete in order to be successful.
  • From this day forward, my dreams will become goals and I make solid plans to accomplish them.
  • I love my face and all of my features. There’s decades of life in these family features.
  • I will step out of my comfort zone because I know that’s where change lives.
  • I refuse to wear myself thin for anyone or anything. Nothing matters more than my mental health.
  • I will nourish my body with healthy things, good knowledge, and positive self talk.
  • I will challenge myself and will not settle for anything that doesn’t make me entirely happy and comfortable.
  • I will let go of people who don’t bring joy to my life and don’t respect all of me.
  • I will stop worrying about the opinions of others because their opinion of me is none of my business.
  • I will stop explaining myself and trying to impress others because I have nothing to prove. They can love me for who I am.
  • I will let go of the things I cannot control.
  • I will ask for help when I need it and will not be embarrassed or ashamed.
  • I will be undeniably confident in who I am and will love myself unconditionally.
  • I will accept compliments for what they are and not overthink them.
  • I will stop second guessing my decisions and own them!
  • I will apologize to myself when I say self-destructive things.
  • I am not perfect and don’t have the desire to be. I am good enough.
  • I am worthy of a happy life with healthy relationships.
  • I only deserve wonderful things and happy thoughts. Sadness, self-doubt, and disrespect don’t have a space in my life.
  • My hard work will pay off. I will reach my goals and will see success in many forms.
  • I will live my life with intention, positivity, humility, and honesty.
  • I will stop numbing my feelings with anything that doesn’t benefit my life: food, shopping, substances, alcohol, etc.
  • I will stop comparing myself to others and pressuring myself to follow their dreams because I have my own.
  • I will let my creativity and authenticity shine in my work and my life because my individuality is magical!
  • I will be present person in the life of children, friends, partner, and family.
  • I will make myself a priority every single day of my life.
  • I love myself.
  • Everything I need is already inside of me.
  • I am proud of who I am.
  • I deserve the love in my life.
  • I accept all aspects of my being.
  • The beauty of the world is reflected in me.
  • I thank myself for all that I have lived through.
  • I am complete in my own company.
  • I speak to myself with love and kindness.
  • I will speak my own Love Language to myself.
  • I am enough.
  • The world needs the gifts that I have to give.
  • I am exactly who I am supposed to be at this moment in time.
  • I know what I’m talking about.
  • What I have to say is worthy of being heard.
  • I see, know, and honor the good in me.
  • I belong in the spaces that I occupy.
  • I am proud of myself no matter the outcome.
  • My younger self would be ecstatic to see me.
  • I am my ancestors’ dream come true.
  • I am the main character of my own life.
  • My success is inevitable.
  • My potential is limitless.
  • All of my hopes and dreams are within reach.
  • I am worthy of the good things that come to me.
  • All the universe is conspiring to help me. (Thanks, Paulo Coehlo)
  • I trust the timing of my journey.
  • I shape my own destiny.
  • I have everything that I need to succeed.
  • All of my experiences have prepared me for this moment.
  • I trust my instincts.
  • I thank my body for walking me through all my life.
  • I thank the Earth for its nourishment.
  • My body carries me through everything.
  • I trust my body to know what it needs.
  • I love my body unconditionally.
  • I honor and protect my mind and body.
  • I am a friend to my mind and body.
  • My body houses, shelters, and protects me.
  • I am worthy of wellness.
  • I am overflowing with aliveness.
  • I am on a beautiful journey.
  • I have overcome every obstacle that I have ever faced, and…
  • I will overcome every obstacle that comes my way.
  • I grow through all that I go through.
  • I thank all of the past versions of myself for bringing me here.
  • I am the writer of my own story.
  • I deserve healing.
  • The past is in the past, and I live in the beauty of the present.
  • I choose how I speak to myself.
  • I am grateful for who I am becoming.
  • I will survive this moment, as I have survived them all before.
  • I choose the thoughts that I accept.
  • I choose the feelings that I accept.
  • I am in the driver’s seat.
  • I see my fears, and I release them.
  • My courage is greater than my anxiety.
  • I am wanted in the spaces I occupy.
  • I trust the process.
  • I am safe in my mind and body.
  • I extend to myself the same grace I give to others.
  • I am loved.
  • I am of much value.
  • I am allowed to feel what I do.
  • I am allowed to think the thoughts that I do.
  • I am strong.
  • I am a bold fighter.
  • My potential for success is limitless.
  • I stand up for myself.
  • I am immensely blessed.
  • This too shall pass.
  • My path is one marked with greatness.
  • I don’t let those who misunderstand me get me down.
  • Negativity has no power over me.
  • Bitterness is not in my future.
  • I don’t sweat the small stuff.
  • I will overcome my fears by pursuing my dreams.
  • I am whole.
  • Joy radiates through my entire being.
  • I believe in my skills and abilities.
  • Each day, I am growing.
  • I will rise time and time again.
  • I choose to be proud of myself.
  • I forgive others who have done me wrong and I have peace because of it.
  • My heart is radiating with love for others.
  • Those who try to put me down have no power over me.
  • Anxiety and depression do not run my life.
  • I respect my body.
  • My family and friends rely on me because I am comforting and trustworthy.
  • I am not my mistakes.
  • I will always choose faith over fear.
  • I am intentional with every aspect of my life.
  • Confidence and passion will always keep me going.
  • I am glowing and beautiful.
  • I get myself, no one else has to.

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