50 Positive Affirmations for Women

So what’s the plan here? You write down a list of positive affirmations for women and then repeat them in the mirror? In traffic? Or when your boss is having an off day? Bigging yourself up in this way can seem unusual, particularly if the whole process is new to you.

But while it may take some getting used to, it may just be worth the effort.

And all it takes is a few positive affirmations when you need them.

In this article: 📝

What are positive affirmations?

Positive affirmations are statements you say to yourself to ward off negative thoughts.

Think of them as a tool in your box that can help you overcome sabotaging ways of thinking and the behavior that can come with them.

And while this is by no means a substitute for treatment for depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, it can be a valuable strategy to boost your wellbeing.

Recent neuroscientific studies have shown that positive affirmations light up certain areas of your brain related to your reward system.

And that this response is linked to beneficial behavioral changes.

This study, for example, showed how incorporating positive affirmations in your life could help you build and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.

So if that all sounds like something you’d like to explore, we’re here to help.

We’ll start by putting together a recipe for you to write your own affirmations.

What are three affirmations you can say that are positive?

First, know that what works for one person may not work for another.

We’re all different.

The important part here is to focus on your own health and wellbeing.

The way to achieve that is to find affirmations that feel authentic to you.

Here are some tips to help you:

• Choose “I” statements. This puts you in charge of steering the ship. It’s not about things that will happen to you or things that others are responsible for. But about what you can achieve yourself.
• Use the present tense. Explore “I am” rather than “I will” statements. Even if you’re not quite there yet, speaking as though you are is a very handy trick!
• Keep it positive. Rather than “I won’t” or “I don’t” statements, try “I am.”
• Insert positive emotion words. This is another piece of magic. Attach feeling words to your affirmations to welcome those emotions into your experience. “I am excited…”
  With that in mind, here are three templates for you to use:

1. I am surrounded by _______________ . (Think good people, endless opportunity, health. Whatever works for you.)
2. I am present, positive and ___________ . (Fill in the blank with something that feels authentic to you.)
3. I do my best to __________________. (This one can be beneficial if you’re feeling burnt out. It’s a reminder that you’re doing what you can. And that this is enough.)
   Try to write your own.

And if you’re not sure where to go next, don’t stress.

You don’t have to do this alone.

We’ll start with five daily affirmations for women that can become a part of your routine.

What are five positive affirmations?

4. I let joy and peace in.
5. I trust my intuition. I know what I’m doing.
6. I am present. This moment matters.
7. I am committed to myself and to those I love.
8. I choose health — of body, mind, and connection to others.
   And we’ve got more tricks up our sleeves. Here are some for the morning people:

Morning affirmations for women

Squeeze these in before your morning coffee:

9. Today, I cultivate purpose and lead with love.
10. My heart is filled with love and energy.
11. Whatever happens today, I have the resources to thrive.
12. I hereby take responsibility for my happiness. And look! It’s already working.
13. I am talented, loving, and grateful.
14. I forgive myself.
15. I am grateful for the people in my life.
16. I am blessed to have my support network.
17. I am open to new experiences.
18. I am strong, capable, and talented.
19. I have the resources to tackle this day.
20. I am excited about what this day has to offer. I will keep learning, growing, and embracing opportunities that come my way.
21. I am grateful to be alive today. The possibilities are endless!
22. I am not wasting time on pulling myself down. Too much to do!
23. I can’t wait to see what happens today!
24. I am open to success.
25. I am already there.
26. I’ve got this. I trust myself and my choices.
27. I am taking purposeful steps towards my own happiness.
28. I am confident, and creative, and my voice matters.

Affirmations about our beautiful bodies

Because, wow. 🤩

29. I love my body.
30. My body supports me, holds me, and allows me to experience the world.
31. My body is amazing!
32. I am simply beautiful.
33. I love moving my body to experience what it can do.
34. I treat my body with love, care, and respect.
35. I honor my desires. They are messages from my authentic self.
36. I will treat my body with respect and appreciate its strength and beauty.
37. I am grateful for this body that allows me to experience this world.
38. I love the face I see in the mirror. It’s mine!
39. Look at what my body can do!

Healing positive affirmations for women

Whether you’re healing old wounds or soothing fresh ones, these healing affirmations can be a useful tool in your toolbox.

40. I rest when I need to.
41. I matter. My story matters. My healing matters.
42. I have everything I need in myself.
43. My healing is mine alone.
44. I talk to myself like I would talk to my best friend.
45. I am already whole.
46. Those negative thoughts are not me. I am stronger than them.
47. I will be patient with myself. Healing takes time.
48. I accept the past and know that I cannot change it. I embrace the future with excitement and grace.
49. I choose learning over shame.
50. I trust myself to make the best decisions for myself and my family.
    Once you’ve identified what will work for you, you can write them in a journal, on post-it notes, or as notes on your phone.

Speak them out loud or read them in your head.

You may want to do them the same time every day, or pull them out when you need them.

There’s no right and wrong here.

It’s just about finding the best strategies to guide you.

We’re not all building the same thing.

But we can share the tools we have.

Whether you’re a mama, TTC, going through menopause, or navigating other life stress, you don’t have to do it alone.

Join us on Peanut. We’re having the conversation.

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