Did you know that you already use affirmations every day?
Crazy, right?
Everyone uses affirmations unconsciously. For example, you might tell yourself that you’re smart when you ace a test.
However, our affirmations often come in the form of negative self-talk. We are often harsh on ourselves. And we tend to attribute more value to negative results than positive ones.
I certainly happen to do that.
Fortunately, you can reprogram your mind through the power of motivational affirmations to instill positive beliefs. And you can even use it to manifest more success into your life.
In this article, you will learn exactly how to use positive affirmations for motivation, including:
- What are motivation positive affirmations?
- A list of daily affirmations
- A 30-day challenge
Let’s dive in!
What are motivation positive affirmations?
Motivation affirmations are uplifting and positive statements you say to yourself to change negative beliefs and replace them with uplifting and empowering ones.
Using motivational affirmations improves your self-esteem, cultivates a positive mindset, and increases your chance of success.
For example, if you are trying to quit smoking, you might say, “I can change my habits. I am strong and capable.”
A list of daily affirmations for motivation
Positive affirmations are most effective when you repeat them daily. Preferably for 5 minutes in your morning routine and then 5 minutes in your evening routine.
You can choose between a variety of options. But we will cover the following:
- One word positive affirmations
- I am statements
- Motivation affirmations for success
Let’s take a look at each of them.
One word positive affirmations
One word affirmations are short but powerful. The idea is to use powerful words that contain emotions. Since that differs per person, you should pick the ones that work best for you.
Here are some examples:
- Courageous
- Curious
- Purpose
- Adventurous
- Presence
- Valuable
- Inspired
- Happy
- Peaceful
- Grateful
- Exciting
- Extraordinary
- Irresistible
- Empowered
- Focused
While single words may evoke emotions, most people benefit from I am statements.
I am statements about yourself
I am statements describe short positive sentences about yourself or the ideal version of yourself. These affirmations are also the most commonly used ones.
You can pair I am statements with each of the single power words we already described. For example, I am courageous, or I am extraordinary.
Here are some more examples:
- I am confident
- I am successful
- I am happy
- I am powerful
- I am rich
- I am joyful
- I am inspired
- I am creative
- I am free
- I am capable
- I am strong
- I am brave
- I am worthy
- I am charismatic
- I am engaged
- I am thrilled
- I am passionate
- I am amazing
- I am brilliant
- I am cheerful
- I am clever
- I am lucky
- I am wonderful
- I am stunning
- I am beautiful
- I am loved
- I am loving
- I am enough
- I am smart
- I am attractive
- I am ambitious
- I am respected
- I am respectful
- I am where I’m supposed to be
- I am ________
Fill in the blank with whatever positive quality you want to cultivate in yourself!
Success motivation affirmations
Success motivation affirmations are statements designed to instill positive beliefs that benefit your goals. They work best when you’re already taking action to achieve that goal.
Here are some examples of helpful affirmations:
- Public speaking affirmations: I am enough. I am confident on stage. I have valuable information to share. And I bring my point across with a calm and clear voice.
- Sales affirmations: I listen to identify the true needs of people. I seek to understand before I make my point. I am empathic, consistent, and persistent in helping people make the best decision for them. And I know that rejections are essential stepping stones toward success.
- Management affirmations: I am a great communicator and listen attentively to the people I serve. I am a good planner and make decisions when needed. And I motivate my team and inspire self-leadership in others.
- Leadership affirmations: I have a strong vision and inspire others with it. I listen to those around me and serve them in the best possible way. And I am strategic and systematic, yet creative and flexible.
- Affirmations to be strong: I am powerful with unlimited potential. I can do what I set my mind to. Failures are crucial stepping stones toward success. And I will be consistent and persevere through challenges.
- Affirmations to develop habits: I have a healthy routine that helps me succeed. I am consistent and persist through challenging times. And I am the creator of my future through my habits.
- Staying open-minded: I acknowledge and accept differences. I am knowledgeable yet curious. I listen to others and seek to understand them. And being curious is more important than being right.
These are some success motivation affirmations to support specific goals.
The question is: what’s your goal?
Then, figure out what skills you need to cultivate to achieve that goal. What beliefs do you need to adopt? And which parts of the journey do you struggle with the most?
Setting up positive affirmations to manage those areas is a fantastic tool to achieve goal success.
Try it for yourself!
30-Day positive affirmations challenge
I challenge you to try affirmations for 30 consecutive days.
- Repeat your daily affirmations ten times in a row.
- Do this once in the morning and once in the evening.
- Either speak them out loud (in front of a mirror) or say them silently in your head.
- As you go over the words, try to feel and experience each of the affirmations. The more you can create an emotional response, the better its effects.
Do you wonder what affirmations are the best?
Well, the best ones are those that serve you the most. Set up affirmations that suit your needs and goals. And choose words or statements that trigger strong feelings.
If you need some inspiration, check out the list below. And use the ones that best fit you.
- I am grateful for what I have and appreciate all the good in my life.
- I am healthy, happy and full of energy.
- I am surrounded by people who love and support me.
- I am confident and capable of achieving any goal I set my mind to.
- I am worthy of love, happiness and success.
- I am always learning and growing, and open to new experiences.
- I am kind, compassionate and forgiving, both to myself and others.
- I am strong, resilient, and can overcome any obstacle.
- I live my life to the fullest and make the most of every moment.
- I am happy, peaceful and content with who I am and what I have.
Complete this 30-day challenge and then decide how positive motivational affirmations work for you!
Closing thoughts
Motivation positive affirmations are statements you repeat to yourself to evoke positive thoughts and beliefs. You can use these in two ways:
- Change self-limiting beliefs for positive ones;
- Inspire a future vision for who you want to become.
Choose an area of your life that you want to improve, and then create affirmations to support that goal.
Do your affirmations twice a day, for about ten repetitions for each statement. And, of course, feel free to experiment with different words, emotions, and intensity levels.
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