Affirmations

I use affirmations a lot, mostly, I use it in my self coaching, yes, I find myself coaching myself through situations or just allowing myself kind, loving thoughts to feel grounded and show up as a better version of myself.   There are times that I actually write them out, and come up with a list and recite them, this is typically at the beginning of a season and when I am much more structured in my PDP (personal development plan)—I find myself doing both, which works for me as I don’t live a structured life all the time, for me, I am learning I like to dive out as it gives me the break I need, and the ability to create a new practice be it affirmations, gratitude, morning reading time, yoga, or what ever I do to live my HIPP life (it is always progress over perfection, it ebbs & flows, and allowing that journey to flow is freeing and real to me).  

Affirmations can be situational, meaning, you could be going through something challenging or exciting, and affirmations can help keep your mindset and belief in the right place.  For example, at this time we are in a Pandemic, and the daily mantra or affirmation “I am safe” is strong and powerful, speak that power over yourself and speak that power over those you love.  A universal mantra/affirmation that includes gratitude is “I am blessed”.  I use this all the time because I believe it, and it also can bring me back to being grounded, I am blessed and we are blessed is a core anchor in my life.   It is myself and my co-creator, my deep faith, spirituality and how I know I am guided, and supported in my journey, we are never alone, believe in more, and let power of God and the universe support you in every step.  

When it comes to affirmations, I have been doing this practice for a long time and yes, I do take breaks from it, otherwise it becomes too intense for me, I like to let my hair down and to escape the discipline it takes to practice and follow a PDP (and I am finally accepting that and being okay with that, there is a powerful energy in creating balance in all things, like work hard but rest harder, now that is how we need to live)!  

Here are some Affirmations and Mantra’s I have used over the years, again, sometimes I actually have a list I recite from, and other times I just naturally will give myself a strong “I am” statement.  I am is the most powerful words one can use, so be careful what you fill that with, and replace any negative words with empowering ones, it really does work!  

Perhaps it is time for a tune up and the way you talk to yourself, we all do it (the slams against ourselves, so why not start speaking life into ourselves which will then allow us to speak life into others.  Here we go!  

I am strong 

I am petite 

I am healthy 

I am beautiful 

I am dynamic 

I am confident 

I am powerful 

I am empowered 

I am loving

I am caring 

I am energetic

I am happy 

I am joyful 

I am peaceful  

I am fun 

I am thoughtful 

I am generous 

I am authentic 

I am mindful 

I am clear 

I am focused 

I am fit

I am yoga

I am light

I am peace

I am safe

I am free

I am spiritual 

I am kind 

I am special 

I am chosen 

I am bright 

I am vibrant 

I am talented 

I am productive 

I am blessed 

I am loved

I am love 

I realize to some (that have not really been exposed to this) might think it is weird.  I would argue that it is weird that we spend so much time beating either ourselves or others up or talking about random insignificant things and not about the importance of words, the importance of influence, mind set, and what we feed our mind and soul with.  Now seriously, think about that!!!!!   We need to feed our body nourishing food to be well, how can it be any different than what we feed our mind with?   Nourish yourself with good thoughts, positive affirmations and words of encouragement and when you do, it will spill into others!  

Words fill me up, they feed my soul and I surround myself with mantras, on my walls, on my clothing and in my life (in my heart and mind).   So, if this is not you or you want to get better at this, then allow me to get you started:

You are strong

You are smart

You are capable 

You are kind 

You are enough

You my friend, you matter