Self-love, self-esteem, and self-confidence all go hand-in-hand.

And they all make for a harrowing, beautiful journey.

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My Self-Confidence Journey

I was lucky enough to become comfortable in my own skin pretty much during my junior year of high school.

I was just getting out of a severe depression that was riddled by thoughts of suicide and self-harm, and I was learning that there was more to life than caring about what other people thought about me.

Even though I have really bad social anxiety, being in front of an audience never really bothered me.

By senior year, I was presenting projects in swimming flippers while making eye contact with everyone in the room.

A couple years later, I even gave a speech about “Why You Should Always Be Yourself” in my college speech class.

These four years were pivotal in my learning to feel truly confident in my skin.

I learned what self-expression was. I learned how to brush off negative comments that were whispered around me.

I learned to accept that not many people will understand why I laugh at pretty much everything in the world.

And while self-confidence ebbs and flows, it always rises again.

Now, let’s dive deeper into how to gain more self-confidence.

6 Eye-Opening Ways to Gain More Self-Confidence

1. ATTEND THERAPY

Talking to a therapist might help you break through your low self-esteem.

Did you know there’s online therapy?

Online Therapy is a complete online therapy toolbox?

Your therapy toolbox includes:

• • Live video, voice, or text chat session with your therapist
  • 8 easy-to-follow sections, including 25 worksheets
  • Activity plan, journal, and tests

• Yoga and meditation videos

What I love about Online Therapy is that there are several life-changing options and therapists available, and you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home.

This means you never need to worry before getting help.

Get 20% off your first month with my exclusive link.

TRY ONLINE THERAPY NOW

2. DRESS THE PART

Honestly, a huge part about confidence is faking it until you make it.

If you act confident, I guarantee no one will know that you’re dead nervous to walk out in stiletto heels and a little black dress.

For a long time, I was scared to try new clothes. I would stick to my jeans and t-shirt.

Now I’m all about colored tights and fuzzy socks sticking obnoxiously out of my boots.

And whether you believe in rocking a makeup-free face or not, wearing red lipstick has been said to increase our confidence.

I know that whenever I wear lipstick, I feel braver. I feel a little bit more like I can take on the world.

And damn straight, I feel more confident and sexy.

3. STARE AT YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR

This one will probably make you feel hella awkward.

But I promise it will also make you feel more and more amazing as time goes on.

Go ahead and stand in front of a mirror.

Here’s the catch. You cannot point out your “flaws.”

This is not the time for bashing words of self-hate. No mean words allowed.

The bathroom has got to be viewed an anti-hate zone. 

Self-Love Zone

During this exercise, you can only point out the things that you like about yourself.

I recommend looking at yourself in the mirror and pointing out the personality traits that you like about yourself long before you start diving deep into the physical parts of yourself.

Only when you can genuinely say that you like yourself as a person should you talk about how amazing you look on the outside too!

My Example:

• I love that I’m only 5 feet tall and have to wear kid’s shoes.
• I love the way my hair feels on the small of my back and that my eyes sparkle in the light.
• I love that I have freckles and that I can make so many people smile.

Do you feel silly? That’s okay! Keep going!

More on self-love mantras:

• 100 Daily Self-Love and Self-Esteem Affirmations to Love Yourself Better

4. DANCE IN PUBLIC

Without a doubt, this one has helped me the most in learning to be confident in my skin.

I am always dancing. (Badly)

And no, no, no, I’m not talking about dancing like the next Joffrey Ballet performer. (Like I said. Dancing badly)

I’m talking about moving like you can’t stop grooving type of dancing.

If a good tune comes on, I start bobbing my feet and swaying side to side.

If I’m excited that a shirt I love is on clearance, I’ll put a little extra hip into my happy dance.

I may look like a freakazoid, but who the eff cares? I am a freakazoid.

Plus, when people join in on your great dancing skillz, you’ll be hit with one of the best feelings in the world.

5. LIMIT SOCIAL MEDIA

Self-confidence is hard to come by.

It’s even tougher when social media is shoved down our throats in nearly every aspect of our lives.

And you know what? Social media can be the modern day plague.

People are the most vicious online, because they can say whatever they want to whoever they want.

They get to hide away while they deal pain to other people.

I’ve literally had a complete internet stranger tell me that I wasn’t suicidal and that I was just looking for attention, because I choose to talk about my mental illnesses.

I’ve also been sexually harassed numerous times – I’m looking at you Instagram.

There have been too many stories about people ending their lives because of the bullying on social media.

This has got to stop.

This is why you should limit time on social media like the plague.

You are so much better than the words others throw at you.

6. LIFT OTHER PEOPLE’S SPIRITS

Instead of bullying people in one way or another, we should all try our best to lift people up. 

Lifting other people up helps lift us up.

So if you’re a kind, genuine person, you’re already driving on the road to self-confidence.

When we make other people feel good about themselves by giving them a genuine compliment, we will feel the effects of their happiness for a long time.

Plus, they will feel a little bit more confident in their skin for the rest of the day. It’s a win, win!

When you find someone beautiful, don’t be afraid to tell them they’re beautiful. When someone has a great smile or an inviting personality, tell them!

Don’t overthink it. You might not know how much they need that little boost.

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Self-Confidence is a Journey

I’m still human too.

And yes, I have my bad days. I have my bad weeks.

Like I said, I still struggle with really bad social anxiety.

But, ya know what?

I try my best every day to understand that my anxieties have very little to do with how I feel in my skin.

I have more control over how I feel about myself than my anxieties do.

Would you consider yourself comfortable in your own skin? What are you doing to promote self-love?

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• 100 Daily Self-Love and Self-Esteem Affirmations to Love Yourself Better
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• 6 Ways to Practice Being Your Most Authentic Self
• 6 Ways to Find Your True Passion in Life

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If you’re finding it hard to love yourself, self-love and self-esteem affirmations could be just the thing you’re needing.

Does it seem like you’ve forgotten how to love yourself? Are you knee-deep in low self-esteem?

It’s time to start incorporating positive affirmations into your life.

WHAT ARE POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS?

So what exactly is the deal with using positive affirmations for self-love and self-esteem?

Well, they reveal the limiting beliefs you have about yourself.

You’ve spent so many years believing bad things about yourself and thinking that they were true.

You’ve thought you were filled with flaws, would never be successful, or find true happiness.

The goal of positive affirmations is to work as dismantling these beliefs, because they simply are not true.

Is it easier to go through life with these negative emotions and feelings about yourself? Does that make living with low self-esteem and hating yourself easier?

No, it does not.

Life actually becomes a lot easier when you change how you see yourself and the situations you’re in.

WHY USE AFFIRMATIONS FOR SELF-LOVE?

If you just started reading affirmations, you might think they are hella cheesy.

You think, what’s the point? You think, why am I even wasting my time on this crap?

Well, because your brain needs to hear them.

Your brain believes the words you tell yourself. The last thing you should tell yourself is how ugly, dumb, and worthless you are.

Instead, fill your head with empowerment. Fill your head with self-love.

Rather listen to these self-love affirmations?

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1. I accept compliments with ease, because I know I am worthy of them.

2. I am becoming a better version of myself with every passing day.

3. I let go of any fear of making mistakes and feeling like a failure.

4. I let go of all negative self-talk.

5. My life is beautiful.

6. I accept myself unconditionally.

7. I choose to stop going down the path of self-hatred and self-destruction.

8. I am worthy of good things, and so is everybody else.

9. I accept myself for who I am in this current moment.

10. I respect myself and treat myself with kindness and love.

11. My life is a place of happiness and love.

12. I am allowed to express pain.

13. I choose to stop apologizing for who I am.

14. The only approval I will ever need is my own.

15. I love my body and all it does for me.

16. I let go of all people who do not have my best interests at heart.

17. I have so much to celebrate about myself.

18. I’ve got my own back.

19. My eyes are full of honor and integrity.

20. I stay balanced when other people are unbalanced.

21. I see my struggles as opportunities to learn and grow.

22. My mind is full of endless gratitude.

23. I am my best source of motivation.

24. I overcome every obstacle with ease.

25. I deeply love and approve of myself.

26. I cherish the unique person I am.

27. I am blessed to have a wonderful soul.

28. My soul radiates from the inside and warms the souls of others.

29. I appreciate my life.

30. I am proud of all I have accomplished.

32. I believe in me.

33. Nothing stands in the way of me loving myself.

34. Today, I chose my happiness.

35. I am a total badass.

37. I exude patience.

38. Loving myself is easy.

39. Loving myself means I can give love to others more freely.

40. I have everything I need within myself.

41. I wake up every morning with an abundance of love for myself.

42. Every night, I appreciate who I am as a person.

43. When others speak negatively of who I am, I let the negatives roll easily off my back.

44. I choose not to take it personally.

45. I honor my inner voice.

46. I am confident in who I am.

47. Having good self-esteem comes naturally to me.

48. I attract incredible people into my life.

49. I am incredibly intelligent.

50. Being infinitely confident comes easily to me.

51. I accept and embrace my flaws.

52. I feel at peace with how I look.

53. I am unquestionably attractive.

54. My confidence is soaring higher than the clouds.

55. I honor my unique path in life.

56. I respect my boundaries.

57. The people in my life respect my boundaries.

58. I only attract people who respect me.

59. My mind is brilliant.

60. I radiate self-love.

61. My self-esteem is rising higher and higher.

62. I acknowledge my self-worth.

63. My heart is pure.

64. I treasure my body.

65. I am self-assured in all areas of my life.

66. I practice gratitude for my life daily.

67. I choose to be grateful for the things I have.

68. I am free.

69. I believe these affirmations are making a huge difference in my life.

70. Amazing opportunities are flowing to me endlessly.

71. I am a magnet for love.

72. I am a masterpiece.

73. I celebrate my successes each and every day.

74. I make wise decisions.

75. I am not my mistakes.

76. I let go of all feelings of regret and shame.

77. I unconditionally accept myself.

78. I unconditionally love myself.

79. My heart is warm and caring.

80. I am powerful and capable of reaching all my dreams.

81. Every step I take is courageous. 

82. I carry strength and resilience with me wherever I go.

83. I am authentic.

84. I stand my ground and protect myself.

85. I have the strength to rise up and face any adversity.

86. My voice is valuable.

87. My opinions matter.

88. I feel completely comfortable with myself.

89. I deserve love, compassion, and empathy.

90. My body is an artistic expression of my individuality.

91. My relationship with my body is one of perfect harmony.

92. Every part of my personality and body radiates beauty.

93. I honor who I am in this current moment.

94. I am loveable. 

95. I am outstanding.

96. I trust in my ability to survive any obstacle that comes my way.

97. My efforts are being supported by the universe.

98. I am thriving in all areas of my life.

99. I am unstoppable.

100. Today, I choose me.

It's Time to Love Yourself!

YES, I WANT THE SELF-LOVE AFFIRMATIONS!

HOW TO CORRECTLY USE AFFIRMATIONS

Now that you have read these affirmations, let’s see how you can correctly apply them.

1. Let go of negative affirmations

How many times a day do you not believe in your abilities, skills, or even yourself? How many times a day do you catch yourself saying negative insults about yourself?

I’m sure you’ve caught yourself saying things like: I will never be healthy enough, I’m not smart enough, My body will never look the way I want it to.

These negative affirmations are destructive to your self-esteem, your success, and your ability to love and appreciate yourself.

As soon as you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, pause and stop yourself. Letting go of negative affirmations might be the most important step in learning to use affirmations correctly.

2. Replace with nothing

That’s right. Get used to saying nothing at all.

Pay attention to how you feel when you don’t react to any of your negative thoughts. Get comfortable with not giving them power.

This might be more difficult than you imagined, and that’s okay.

You’ve been conditioned to absorb negativity.

3. Incorporate positive affirmations

Now’s the time to start saying positive affirmations. You can say them to yourself internally or out loud. 

Positive affirmations are always in the present tense, include positive words, and are spoken as a fact and the truth.

The most powerful affirmations are the ones that turn your negative thoughts into positive ones. 

Using the examples above, start saying: I AM healthy, I AM incredibly smart, My body IS beautiful.

4. Repeat the process

Using affirmations correctly takes practice and dedication.

Let me say that again. It takes practice, practice, and more practice.

You won’t be able to say these affirmations for self-love and self-esteem once and feel much different.

The first couple of times you practice them, you might even feel defeated because they didn’t really work at all.

But keep at it.

Keep letting go of negative affirmations, getting comfortable with the silence, and then incorporating positive affirmations.

Affirmations for Self-Love

If you’re not sure about affirmations, really take the time to practice them.

Take the time to really believe in them and their power.

It’s best if you say these loving affirmations both morning and night for 21 days straight.

That’s when you’ll really start to see a difference in your self-esteem and how you feel about yourself!

Don’t forget that you can listen to these affirmations for free with Peaceful Awakening Meditations!

What are your favorite self-love affirmations? Share below!

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Is Your Self-Esteem Negatively Impacting You?

Talking to a therapist might help you break through your low self-esteem.

Online Therapy is a complete online therapy toolbox.

Your therapy toolbox includes:

• Live video, voice, or text chat session with your therapist
• 8 easy-to-follow sections, including 25 worksheets
• Activity plan, journal, and tests
• Yoga and meditation videos

What I love about Online Therapy is that there are several life-changing options and therapists available, and you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home.

This means you never need to worry before getting help.

Get 20% off your first month with my exclusive link.

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Affirmations for Self-Love

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Because you’re freaking awesome, and you need to take care of yourself.

You only have one body, one mind, and one spirit. You must nurture your whole being.

Protect yourself and embrace yourself from head to toe.

I know we all have those days that just flat out suck.

Here are 25 self-care ideas for depression

25 Relaxing Self-Care Ideas for Depression

1. Practice affirmations: Once you become used to them, they can become very effective.

2. Detox bath: Soak in an epsom salt bath and feel stress release from you.

3. Ask for a massage: Not much is more relaxing than a good massage.

4. Watch a Disney movie: Or listen to Disney music. Or just cry how much you love Disney.

5. Do a puzzle: Spend time doing a jigsaw puzzle, word search, crossword, or Sudoku.

6. Dance it out: Don’t pay too much attention to your moves. Just feel the music.

7. Lay in the grass: Look up at the sky. Soak in all of nature’s goodness.

8. Play a video game: Pick up a controller and take yourself to another world.

9. Spend some time alone: If you’re an introvert, you especially need alone time to recharge your batteries.

10. Drink enough water: Add lemon or berries to make detox water.

11. Oil pull: Push coconut oil between your teeth to remove toxins from your body. Weird but really effective.

12. Window shop online: Browse your favorite stores online, put items in your cart, but wait 24 hours to buy. Don’t rely on emotional spending.

13. Give yourself a facial: You’ll feel like you’re at the spa. Don’t forget the unnecessary cucumbers.

14. Snuggle your pet: Animals really help lessen depression and anxiety.

15. Write a letter: Write yourself all the things you are grateful for.

16. Turn off social media: Leave your phone alone and stay clear of the internet.

17. Get in sweatpants: Or just relax all day in your pajamas

18. Light a candle: Watch the flame flicker and breathe in the aroma

19. Drink tea: Chamomile tea is my go-to.

20. Buy yourself some flowers: They’re hella pretty, and they smell hella good.

21. Organize: Declutter your space and create mental clarity

22. Create a vision board: Cut out pictures of things you want for your future and display them on a poster board.

23. Color: Children coloring books are 100% acceptable.

24. Listen to an audio: Excel at Life has the best audios I’ve ever heard.

25. Sleep: If all else fails, go to sleep.

Self-Care for Depression

Mental health is just as important as physical health. 

You deserve to relax, rejuvenate yourself, and practice self-care/

What ways do you practice self-care for depression?

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• 30 Things I Truly, Madly, Deeply Love About Myself

Did you know that there is online therapy?

Online Therapy is a complete online therapy toolbox.

Your therapy toolbox includes:

• Live video, voice, or text chat session with your therapist
• 8 easy-to-follow sections, including 25 worksheets
• Activity plan, journal, and tests
• Yoga and meditation videos

What I love about Online Therapy is that there are several life-changing options and therapists available, and you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home.

This means you never need to worry before getting help.

Get 20% off your first month with my exclusive link.

TRY ONLINE THERAPY NOW

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We believe what we tell ourselves. That means we believe every negative, horrible thought about ourselves and our lives.

If we can believe we’re fat, ugly, worthless, and stupid, why wouldn’t we be able to believe the opposite?

Why wouldn’t we be able to believe that we’re awesome, powerful, amazing, intelligent, beautiful, and successful?

The thing is we can.

We can believe all the positive traits of us. We just have to think it, write it, say it, and feel it so much that it becomes real to us.

Manifesting Success and Abundance:

If you would’ve told me a year ago that I would believe in myself and love myself the way I do, I wouldn’t have believed you. Like, at all.

But the more I speak positive, empowering affirmations, the more I realize they work.

They help set the path for all the good things in my life. Because like attracts like.

The more we focus on the positive, the more positive things will come into our lives.

How I Manifest:

I try to listen to positive affirmations first thing in the morning.

If I start my day with a positive mindset, that mindset is likely to carry throughout the rest of my day.

There are so many amazing affirmation meditations on YouTube that you can follow along to.

Amazing Postive Affirmation Meditations:

• Powerful Success Affirmations
• Morning I AM Affirmations
• Affirmations for Positive Thinking

Along with listening to affirmations first thing in the morning, I also listen to them as I fall asleep.

The more we practice them, the more effective they will be!

Now that you know why and how I practice positive affirmations, check out these 75 empowering affirmations that will help you be more successful.

75 Law of Attraction Empowering Affirmations for Success

Rather listen to these success affirmations?

1. I let go of all old, negative beliefs that stood in the way of my success.

2. I am a success magnet.

3. All my actions are aimed at reaching my goals.

4. I achieve my goals one after the other.

5. New doors are always opening up for me.

6. I attract success in whatever I do.

7. I always spot opportunities and utilize them.

8. The power is within me.

9. I live a positive life.

10. Success is an on-going process for me.

11. I am breaking through old, destructive habits.

12. I am peacefully allowing my life to unfold.

13. The universe is filled with endless opportunities for me and my career.

14. I focus only on success.

15. My mind is free of resistance.

16. I am in charge of my emotions, desires, and abilities.

17. I am in charge of my own life.

18. My mind is open to exciting new possibilities.

19. When I need help, I effortlessly attract the perfect resources and solutions.

20. I learn from the past, live in the now, and plan for the future.

21. Success is my birthright.

22. I am intelligent and know what I want from life.

23. My career is a huge success.

24. I am celebrating and enjoying my success.

25. All problems are solvable.

26. Being successful is natural for me.

27. My work makes a difference.

28. I embrace only positive thoughts.

29. I am free of negative thinking.

30. Creating solutions comes naturally to me.

31. Success, money, and happiness come easily to me.

32. My skills open new doors of opportunity.

33. I am smart and successful.

34. The universe has my back.

35. My work makes a difference.

36. Every day I discover interesting and exciting new paths to pursue.

37. I attract abundance in all areas of my life.

38. I can achieve any goals I put out into the universe.

39. I’m very grateful for my line of work.

40. My income is constantly increasing.

41. I am powerful.

42. My success is contagious.

43. I am free of stress.

44. I thrive under pressure.

45. My day is filled with limitless potential in joy, abundance, and love.

46. I exude passion, purpose, and prosperity

47. As I become more successful, I help more and more people.

48. I am confidently getting things done.

49. I am passionate about my career.

50. Today, I expand my awareness of the abundance all around me.

51. I attract people who are like-minded.

52. I dream big without reservation.

53. My unique skills and talents can make a profound difference in the world.

54. I open to the flow of great abundance in all areas of my life.

55. I am thankful for all the opportunities that come my way.

56. Each decision I make creates new opportunities.

57. I take pride in my ability to make contributions to the world.

58. I face difficult situations with courage and conviction

59. All my thoughts and all my actions are geared toward furthering my career.

60. I give myself permission to shine.

61. I trust my intuition and am always guided to make wise decisions.

62. The more successful I become, the more confident I feel.

63. Everything is going to work out for my higher good.

64. I love what I do!

65. I realize and overcome the root cause of my fear.

66. Today, I am willing to fail in order to succeed.

67. I am receiving money now with ease and grace.

68. I live each day appreciating value.

69. Affirmations are motivating me to become rich.

70. I move from a place of lack to a place of abundance.

71. I see myself living a life of financial security.

72. Opportunities surround me every day.

73. I am excited about today.

74. My life is a magnet for abundance in all areas of my life.

75. I possess the qualities needed to become extremely successful.

There you have it! 75 empowering affirmations for success and abundance!

Try saying at least 5 of these to yourself every morning and night. Really embrace the words and feel their power.

After two weeks of using positive, empowering affirmations daily, see how you feel! See how much more you accomplish!

Do you believe in affirmations? What are your favorite affirmations you tell yourself?

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Did you know that there is online therapy?

Online Therapy is a complete online therapy toolbox.

Your therapy toolbox includes:

• Live video, voice, or text chat session with your therapist
• 8 easy-to-follow sections, including 25 worksheets
• Activity plan, journal, and tests
• Yoga and meditation videos

What I love about Online Therapy is that there are several life-changing options and therapists available, and you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your home.

This means you never need to worry before getting help.

Get 20% off your first month with my exclusive link.

TRY ONLINE THERAPY NOW

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Not gonna lie. I used to think people who practiced them were incredibly naïve.

Well…jokes on me. Because this stuff actually works!

WHAT ARE AFFIRMATIONS?

So what exactly is the deal with positive affirmations for anxiety and panic attacks?

Well, they reveal the limiting beliefs you have about yourself.

You’ve spent so many years believing bad things about yourself and thinking that they were true. You’ve thought you would never find a good relationship, be successful, or have enough money to have the life you want.

The goal of positive affirmations is to work as dismantling these beliefs, because they are not true.

Is it easier to go through life with these negative emotions and feelings about yourself? Does that make living with stress and anxiety easier?

Life actually becomes A LOT easier when you change how you see yourself and the situations you’re in.

85 Calming Affirmations for Anxiety and Panic Attacks

1. I am able to observe this feeling and allow it to pass.

2. This situation and feeling WILL pass.

3. I am more capable than I give myself credit for.

4. I am safe.

5. My mind is powerful and full of healing energy.

6. I approach this situation with openness and strength.

7. I am incredibly courageous. 

8. It feels so good to be in control of my mind, my body, and my life.

9. I cultivate the patience to overcome anxiety.

10. I use my unique strengths to move beyond anxiety.

11. Through the power of my thoughts, positive changes are happening in me.

12. I live only in this moment.

13. Every breath in calms me and every breath exhaled releases tension.

14. I love myself deeply and unconditionally.

15. I am confident in solving life’s problems successfully. 

16. Every cell in my body is relaxed and oozes calmness.

17. I live in peace.

18. I look forward to the future with happiness.

19. All is well in my world.

20. I live my life courageously.

21. Anxiety is a normal emotion.

22. I trust in the universe to live a well and fulfilled life.

23. With every breath, I release the anxiety inside me.

24. I let go of my fear of anything and everything.

25. I am prepared for change.

26. My body is healing and improving every day.

27. I have the courage to make this a great day.

28. I am feeling healthy and strong today.

29. Everything I need comes to me at the right time.

30. I am not afraid of my feelings.

31. My work on Earth has meaning and purpose.

32. I choose to see the best side of people and circumstances.

33. I am getting rid of tension, fear, and stress with every breath.

34. I can overcome all pain and loss in my life.

35. I am free of past and future failure.

36. My struggles are opportunities to grow.

37. I have completely let go of all my perceived limitations. 

38. I have released all harmful tension from my mind and body.

39. I am free of all pain from past trauma.

40. I have let go of all the pain of my past.

41. I am free of all feelings of anger, irritability, and jealousy. 

42. I am free of obsessions and compulsions.

43. I have replaced all feelings of overwhelm with faith that everything will turn out.

44. I have replaced all feelings of guilt with reassuring ones.

45. I have let go of replaying negative situations in my mind.

46. I remain calm regardless of the situation or outcome.

47. I am free of all need to be certain of the future.

48. I do the best I can, and I am happy with that.

49. I am more than my anxiety.

50. I have let go of all feelings of hopelessness.

51. I am bigger than any negative thing could possibly be.

52. I have let go of any need to be perfect.

53. I approach all situations with hope and confidence.

54. I am free of all feelings of criticism and judgment from others.

55. I have released any irrational feelings of fear.

56. My responsibilities are opportunities to grow. 

57. I enjoy peaceful, rejuvenating sleep.

58. I have let go of the compulsions of needing to do something a certain way.

59. I can overcome any challenge I face.

60. Enormous joy is filling my mind and body.

61. I have everything I need for a wonderful life.

62. I easily express myself to others without fear.

63. I am self-assured.

64. I am happy the future is exactly like how I decide to make it.

65. I have tremendous peace of mind.

66. I replace fear of change with optimistic expectations.

67. I believe in myself wholeheartedly. 

68. Mistakes will happen, and I am okay with that truth.

69. What I cannot change, I embrace.

70. I know that I have the support of others.

71. I deserve to set and reach big, rewarding goals.

72. Change helps me realize my potential.

73. I am allowed to breathe deeper into this.

74. I choose to fill my mind with positive, nurturing, and healing thoughts.

75. This feeling is temporary.

76. Anxiety serves me in a positive way.

77. There is a calmness inside me.

78. I live in peace.

79. I believe these affirmations are making a huge difference in my life.

80. With each breath, I feel calmer, more relaxed, more self-confident.

81. I feel relaxed, calm, and empowered throughout my day. 

82. Stress flows out of me easily.

83. I act with courage when I feel fear.

84. I accept that many situations are out of my control.

85. All my limitations have dissolved.

HOW TO CORRECTLY USE AFFIRMATIONS

Now that you have read these affirmations, let’s see how you can correctly apply them.

1. Let go of negative affirmations

How many times a day do you not believe in your abilities, skills, or even yourself? How many times a day do you catch yourself saying negative insults about yourself?

I’m sure you’ve caught yourself saying things like: I will never be healthy enough, I’m not smart enough, My body will never look the way I want it to.

These negative affirmations are destructive to your self-esteem, your success, and your ability to manage your stress and anxiety.

As soon as you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts, pause and stop yourself. Letting go of negative affirmations might be the most important step in learning to use affirmations correctly.

2. Replace with nothing

That’s right. Get used to saying nothing at all.

Pay attention to how you feel when you don’t react to any of your negative thoughts. Get comfortable with not giving them power.

This might be more difficult than you imagined, and that’s okay. You were conditioned to absorb negativity.

3. Incorporate positive affirmations

Now’s the time to start saying positive affirmations. You can say them to yourself internally or out loud. 

Positive affirmations are always in the present tense, include positive words, and are spoken as a fact and the truth.

The most powerful affirmations are the ones that turn your negative thoughts into positive ones. 

Using the examples above, start saying: I AM healthy, I AM incredibly smart, My body IS beautiful.

4. Repeat the process

Using affirmations correctly takes practice and dedication.

Let me say that again. It takes practice, practice, and more practice.

You won’t be able to say these 85 affirmations once and feel much different. The first couple of times you practice them, you might even feel defeated because they didn’t really work at all.

But keep at it. Keep letting go of negative affirmations, getting comfortable with the silence, and then incorporating positive affirmations.

To wrap up:

If you’re not sure about affirmations, really take the time to practice them. Take the time to really believe in them and their power.

It’s best if you say these calming affirmations for anxiety and panic attacks both morning and night for 21 days straight.

That’s when you’ll really start to see a difference in your anxiety!

What are your favorite affirmations for anxiety and panic attacks? Share below!

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The more intense your depression is, the more self-hate you feel. We have to turn the self-hatred around. You are meant to be here. You are meant to live your life to the absolute fullest.

Most days I hate my life. Most days I can’t stand who I am. But I don’t always hate myself. I relate this back to the self-love I captured around the time I came out of my first round of severe depression.

I might have off moments, off days, or off months, but I know I’m beautiful. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with me knowing that I’m a beautiful person. Because self-love is so damn important.

Here are the 4 ways I practice self-love through depression:

4 Crucial Ways to Practice Self-Love Through Depression

1. WRITE IT OUT

I think pretty much the first advice you’ll ever hear about anything is to write out what’s in your head. Get all your feelings, thoughts, and energies out of your system.

Try not to focus so much about the negative thoughts you have about yourself. Instead, focus on the sources as to why you don’t like yourself.

Does media’s unreachable expectations alter your perception of real life? Did you have emotionally abusive parents, or were you bullied all the time?

Please don’t pick out examples of what you don’t like about yourself. That’s such negative, wasted energy. Remember, there are always reasons why we think a certain way.

Need help figuring out journal prompts? Try these Mental Health Journal Guides. You can pick from depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Use the code meagan15 to get 15% off!

2. LOOK IN THE MIRROR

Flaws are 100% subjective. What you hate about yourself, somebody else loves. I promise you that.

Go to the bathroom and stand in front of the mirror. I know it might seem weird at first, but it’ll get better and less awkward with time.

Let all your preconceived notions of beauty disappear. What do you like about yourself? Do you like the way your eyes sparkle? Does your smile light up a room? What makes you unique?

Please don’t compare your body to anyone else’s. Your face, your body, your mind are beautiful.

Related post:

• 5 Ways to Gain More Self-Confidence

3. SAY IT OUT LOUD

Your own mind can be the absolute devil. It’ll make you believe the worst possible thoughts about yourself. Don’t succumb to the devil’s misery.

Saying what you like about yourself in your head is one thing. But sometimes the best thing you can do is let your brain hear it from the outside.

Repeat: I am smart. I am beautiful. I am important. I am fucking amazing just the way I am.

Say it out loud to yourself until your throat gets tired of speaking. Say it for everyone to hear. Say it until your mind repeats it back to you.

4. PRACTICE IT

I don’t think in the history of anything has self-love ever come naturally to anybody. It takes effort, and it takes self-guidance. It takes patience and determination.

I know when you have depression, being consistent about anything is a struggle. Your thoughts are your worst enemy. But you have the ability to change your thoughts.

Practice self-love a little bit each and every day. When your first instinct is to criticize yourself, tell yourself otherwise. Laugh off your mistakes. Embrace your quirks.

Remember, it’s okay to know you are amazing. You are so worth it.

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What ways do you practice self-love? Comment down below!

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WARNING: This post is graphic in nature and can be very triggering to those who self-harm.

I am no expert at managing self-harm. In fact, up until recently I was battling a severe self-harm addiction.

This post contains 6 tips I’ve used to help prevent self-harm. Unfortunately, maybe not all of these are going to work you. And what might work one time may not work the next.

But please, please do not give up. Always try your best to keep fighting. Relapses happen. We’re all human. That’s why it’s important to remember that every day is a new beginning. Always remember, the sun must set to rise.

Look below and see how I’ve been able to beat my self-harm addiction:

6 Tips for Preventing Self-Harm

1. WAIT 10 MINUTES

Whenever you get the urge to self-harm, tell yourself, “If I still want to hurt myself in ten minutes, then it’s okay for me to do so.”

In the meantime, distract your mind and your body. You can download a free printable of 100 Self-Harm Alternatives to find some distractions.

I guarantee that after ten minutes, the urge will have gone down almost completely.

2. PUT ON PANDORA

Music is going to be your best friend in times you feel like you can’t control.

I recommend picking music that focuses on soothing melodies and peaceful lyrics. You can even look up the lyrics to the song and sing along to it.

I’ve talked a lot about music on my blog. Check the links below for music I recommend.

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3. SCREAM IT OUT

The overwhelming pressure of keeping in our emotions is exactly why we feel like we need to hurt ourselves in the first place. Energy needs to be released in some way

You can write down what you’re feeling in your journal. Write a poem, or write a song. You could even draw out what you’re feeling.

If none of that is working, why not yell, scream, punch a pillow, and swear your little heart out?

4. WRITE POSITIVE WORDS

You might not feel it right now, but you have amazing qualities. Qualities that make you unique and special.

Write out these positive traits down in your notebook. You can even write them on Post-Its and stick them all around your room and on your mirrors.

Focus on traits about yourself that you like about yourself. I know it might be hard, but dig deep.

Related post:

• 35 Daily Self-Love Affirmations to Release Your Inner Badass

5. CLOSE YOUR EYES

If nothing else seems to work, lay down and close your eyes. Whether it be you going to bed or taking a nap, your mind will eventually be taken to a place where you’re not obsessing over trying to get the pain out.

There have been plenty of times when I’ve gone to sleep when the energy was just too much. I woke up the next morning grateful that I didn’t injure myself the night before.

6. TALK TO SOMEONE

Talking about your urges and what you’re going through is a great way to relieve your emotions.

Try confiding in a close friend or family member. If you feel like you have nobody to talk to, I’ve included some amazing resources down below.

Resources:

Online Resources:

• Self-Injury Outreach and Support
• To Write Love On Her Arms
• S.A.F.E. Alternatives
• Self-Injury and Recovery Research and Resources
• Befrienders Worldwide
• IMAlive: Online chats with trained crisis volunteers

Phone Resources:

• Crisis Text Line: HOME to 741-741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1 (800) 273-8255

Online Therapy:

• Better Help: Affordable online counseling
• MyTherapist: Therapy through video chat, phone calls, or online messaging
• Pride Counseling: Specifically geared from members of LGBTQ+
• Faithful Counseling: Specifically geared for Christians

Do you have any tips that help you from self-harming?

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• Self-Harm Recovery Update: 1 Year Self-Harm Free
• 30 Healthy Alternatives for When You Want to Self-Harm
• 6 Ways to Help Someone Who Self-Harms
• 8 Common Misconceptions and Myths About Self-Harm

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Better Help is the largest online counseling platform worldwide. It makes professional counseling available anytime, anywhere, through a computer, tablet or smartphone.

2. RESILIENT BIG EBOOK BUNDLE

In the Resilient Big Bundle, you’ll get 6 amazing personal development products, such as 30 Day Negativity Detox and Figure Out Your Life. All of these together would cost over $120 if you purchased them separately, but you’ll get a big discount if you get the whole bundle.

3. BLESSING MANIFESTING DIGITAL PRODUCTS

Blessing Manifesting sells a bunch of digital products focusing on self-love and personal development, like the Self-Love Workbook Planner and Anxiety Workbook. You can either buy them in a digital version or physical copy.

4. DREAMS INTO REALITY

Dreams into Reality eBook covers different topics of personal development to improve your mindset and your life. It will help you overcome anxiety, limiting beliefs, fears, and become a much happier and more positive person.

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