Affirmations

[BabyPoppy]

Many of us struggle a lot in life. In fact all of us struggle with something. It's something we all have in common! We all have struggles, frustrations, pain, suffering and it is hard for everyone to face. There are so many cliché things people say to others when they want to help them feel better, but sometimes it's our own words that mean the most. 

Affirmations! 

I use affirmations daily, well most days, to help me stay focused on my growth and to stop comparing myself with others. There are several ways affirmations can be done. I'll list a few. 

- Goggle a list and write the ones you need. Read them daily to yourself in a mirror while looking at yourself. (The Cleveland Clinic is a great resource!)

- Write your own list of 3 - 5 affirmations. Read them daily to yourself in a mirror while looking at yourself. 

- Write a new list daily of 3 - 5 and read them aloud to a partner, friend, or in the mirror.

- (I do this one) Write a new list of 3 - 5 daily. Write each affirmation 5 - 10 times each. Send proof to a friend on days you are struggling.  

- (I do this one) when feeling overwhelmed, anxious, uncomfortable, write preplanned affirmation 10 - 20 times to refocus attention.  (I use "I am safe" "I am accepted" "I am likable" "I belong here" "I am lovable") I write one, then take a deep breath. 

- I taped a postive job review to my bathroom mirror and read the comments outloud as affirmations, too. 

This is a practice that has helped me get out of some dark places recently.  I thought maybe we could share an affirmation that helped us below. Or maybe how you use affirmations to help you grow. 

 

Here's my favorite affirmations. 

 

"My past does NOT define me, it makes me stronger."

"Being little is safe."

"I am likable"

"I am capable of...." (changes often)

"Rest is healing. I am taking care of me."

 

 

[bakedplushie]

you can also find some really great affirmations on pinterest! i put lots in my journal too :3 it's a great place to look when i'm feeling sad and struggling to say the words myself. 

[MasterPhotog]

@BabyPoppyThank you for sharing such a genuine and heartfelt message. Life Struggles It’s comforting to be reminded that none of us are alone in what we carry, even when life feels heavy. Your words encourage honesty, compassion, and strength, and that can mean so much to someone who’s struggling.

In addition to reaching out to someone supportive, a simple affirmation that may help someone keep going is:
"I am stronger than this moment, and I will get through one baby step at a time."

Thank you again for posting something so real, thoughtful, and encouraging. Keep up the good work!