26 Powerful Positive Affirmations to Start Each Day and Stave Off Negative Self Talk

Today, we offer you 26 powerful affirmations. But, before we list the self-affirmations, let’s discuss when they’re appropriate.

When to Use Self-Affirmations

To Feel Happier or More Secure

The power of self-affirmation and visualization can come into play when you catch yourself:

• Feeling down
• Doubtful about whether you’ll be able to accomplish something
• Shying away from trying something new
• Lacking confidence in general
• Feeling uncertain about how to face a delicate or frustrating situation
• Verbally putting yourself down or mentally berating yourself
• Want to give up out of fear of failure or embarrassment

To Start Each Day

If you struggle with any one of these situations or have a reduced sense of self-esteem, [link] or simply want to start each day with a positive attitude, recite these affirmations aloud.

Here are 26 positive affirmations that can make a difference for you:

1. I am capable of handling much because I have come so far.
2. I can adapt to challenging situations, and I will not give up.
3. I am resilient.
4. I am strong.
5. I am brave.
6. I am courageous.
7. I am capable.
8. I am beautiful.
9. I am intelligent.
10. I am caring.
11. I am loving.
12. I am lovable.
13. I am hard-working.
14. I am a valuable contributor.
15. I am not my failures.
16. I am not my weaknesses.
17. I am not my fears.
18. I am not my worries.
19. I am not my doubts.
20. I am not my insecurities.
21. I am not dumb.
22. I am not selfish.
23. I am not hateful.
24. I am not despised.
25. I am not lazy.
26. I am not worthless.