Set your day with an intention.
For me, the best way to start my day off on a good note is by lifting myself up through positive affirmations. Right after I hydrate and make my bed, I sit on the floor and tell myself whatever I might need to hear on a given day. For all the negative self talk and self doubt we may experience throughout the day, we need to counter it by reminding ourselves how amazing we truly are if we are to firmly believe it. Otherwise, we start to believe we are not worthy of the good things in life, and I swear to you, you are 100% worthy. For whatever it is you may be struggling with, here are some examples of affirmations you may want to use to form solid self esteem, achieve your goals, connect with your higher self, and be your own number one supporter.
For self love:
I love and accept myself unconditionally. I am worthy of everything I desire. What I say matters. I am so proud of myself. I am enough. I love who I am and who I am becoming.
If you are focused on achievement:
I believe in myself. I am motivated, dedicated and successful. All that I need is within me. I am following my higher purpose. I accomplish my goals easily.
If you are looking to release negativity:
I now release the blocks that prevent me from experiencing life and joy. I release control, fear, and doubt. My body is relaxed and my spirit is free.
If you are struggling with body image:
I have a beautiful body that I care for. I treat my body well and in return it treats me well. I choose to have a positive and grateful attitude and think energizing thoughts about my body. I am healthy and full of energy.
If you are looking for guidance and need to reconnect with your intuition:
I communicate clearly with my higher self. I am focused on the present moment. I trust the divine timing of the universe. My intuition is divinely supported
For confidence:
My energy is ethereal. I radiate confidence. I am pure bliss, love, and full of healing energy. I am respected by all.
If you are looking for healing or finding relationships (friendships or otherwise):
I am one hundred percent worthy of love. I am open to new love in all forms. I am surrounded by positive and peaceful people. The love I seek is seeking me.
If you want to transform into your highest self:
I am ready to step into my highest timeline available. With every step I take, I am becoming my best self. I stay consistent in healthy habits. I now fully allow this chapter to close and I accept transformation to take place. And so it is.
Whether affirmations are a part of your everyday morning routine or not, setting an intention for your day can be helpful for setting a specific goal to help you focus or be at your best. If repeated on a regular basis, they also gradually guide you to believe that you are more than enough and subsequently provide a foundation to improve your self esteem. Once you truly believe you are enough and you are worthy of everything you could ever want, it’s harder to let others tear you down and make you think otherwise. These beliefs are at their core, what builds a strong self esteem. Beyond setting goals and improving self esteem, affirmations allow you to be your own inner parent who can encourage you to fulfill your potential. Especially because in college, we’re all missing our supporters from home a little extra.