Affirmations for Self-Love
Unlike what we were taught in grade school, sticks and stones hurt, but so do words. The relationship we have with ourselves is the root of how we interact with others and interpret their actions. These self-love affirmations will help us change how we prioritize our needs.
What's self-love?
It's an understanding of your needs and willingness to take the necessary action to care for your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It means that you value your happiness and make it a priority. The higher you regard yourself, the less likely you will be to develop a pattern of sacrificing your needs or settling for less than you deserve.
However, a common mistake people make is believing that loving yourself means that you always feel good or see yourself in a positive light. That's impossible to live up to. Every time you fall short of that, it will only confirm the negative things you already believe and keep you in a vicious cycle.
Love Yourself More
If we are what we eat, then we think what we speak. What we say to ourselves or about ourselves to others has a way of taking root in the brain. In her book, The High 5 Habit, Mel Robbins explains that our Reticular Activating System creates a filter for our brains. So, if we continually say I'm bad at (insert flaw here), your brain jumps into gear and looks for evidence to support your statement or belief.
Now, this doesn't mean we're going to bury our heads in the sand and never acknowledge or take ownership of what we can improve, but let's focus on solutions. Self-love is about accepting yourself, recognizing the areas you need to work on, and having the patience and compassion to support yourself as you learn.
Affirmations are short positive and empowering statements you repeat to yourself frequently (ideally daily) that concentrate on the qualities you want to embody. I encourage you to mix in qualities you already have—if you think about it, you already have a ton of great qualities. Make self-love affirmations part of your daily practice and soon you'll start seeing all the ways they’re true.
Self-Love Affirmations
I Am Loved
I will always be loved because I am learning to love myself.
I Am Confident
I am confident that I will be alright because I believe in my decisions.
I Do Not Fail, I Learn
I do not fail because it’s about growth and gaining experience.
I Trust The Process
I trust the process. There will be ups and downs, but I will get through it stronger than I ever thought I could be.
I Will Give Myself The Things I Need
I will pour love into myself first to create a strong foundation for loving others.
Feelings Are An Alert System
My feelings are valid. They are the way my body communicates the impact of my environment and the people around me. I must tune into them.
I Am In Control Of My Life
Every day I get to decide what kind of life I want to lead. I am able to make decisions, evaluate the results, and make a new plan whenever I see fit.
I Will Be My Own Best Friend
I will treat myself with the same kindness and love I give my best friend and the people closest to me. I deserve that.
