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!

[redruffle41]

Thanks @BabyPoppy!!! You have definitely helped me before with affirmations. 💜 

[Tendillo]

Thank you @BabyPoppy

So kind and thoughtful as ever, and such uplifting thoughts for us all, whenever we may struggle or doubt ourselves, 

This is a beautiful community, full of beautiful people, reminding each other that it's okay to be ourselves, that we're fine as we are, even when it doesn't always feel like it. 

 

[BabyPoppy]

I had a few affirmations tonight I wanted to share, but I need to share a little bit first.  

About a year ago, I was talking with my mother and she asked about what happened when I was young. She was finally able to hear some of it. She apologized and said someone had shared with her recently about him and she was so shocked!  She was so busy raising us, she never thought anything could happen to me. She wanted to fix it. I listened, too. I told her I forgave her and she asked how she could forgive herself. I told her I wanted her in my life and that I loved her. I am thankful for the sacrifices she made to raise us. It's not easy single parenting 3 kids. We've talked several times over the past year and this issue always comes up in our conversation.  So tonight one of my affirmations is about this issue. As I look at them, maybe all of my affirmations are about this issue. 

1. Rest is healing.

2. It is healthy to work on me before I look for a partner.

3. Forgiveness is about my heart and moving on. It is not about letting bad people back into my life. 

 

My mother asked me what I would do if he would message me. I said, "he's blocked. I block a lot of people who are unsafe in my life. I need to do that to stay safe. I am unable to say no yet, so blocking them is the best choice I can make." 

There's no guilt or shame in that statement, only strength. Another affirmation...  

I will not talk to unsafe people.

Affirmations are so powerful.  They help change thoughts and feelings,  which mold behavior and actions. 

Always remember how powerful your mind is and it can take you any where you want to go! 

Poppy  💕 

Edited yesterday at 05:08 AM by BabyPoppy

[babypichu5]

Thanks @BabyPoppy, for you honest and heart felt post. What we tell ourselves is so important. Often times it's out own voice that is loudes and it's so easy to let that voice be critical or negative.

Being Autistic and expirencing bipolar 2, I tend to have big emotions over seemingly small things or over nothing. Affirming to myself that I am capable of going through hard emotions is helpful as well as choosing to have a positive out look on the day a head.  

Here they are: 

✨️Today is a good day to have a good day. ✨️

🩷I can see the good in every situation.

✨️These are not my thoughts (for when i have dark scary thoughts).✨️

🩷I don't have to feel good to do good. 

✨️I am strong, courageous, and resilient!✨️

🩷It's hard moment not a bad day. 

✨️I've done this before and I can do it again! ✨️

Thank you again Poppy for you post. I'm so glad you and your mother were able to have such an honest and vulnerable conversation. Sounds like there has been alot of growth and healing to get you there. I am so happy for you. 

~💛Pichu