Top 10 Positive Affirmations to Start the Day

 

The Dalai Lama said, “One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” As a foster youth, I developed a specific way to end my night positively, and I continue to use it as an adult. Before bed, I think to myself, “Tomorrow is a new day.” Doing this when I wake up gives me a fresh chance to be a better version of myself than I was yesterday. Using this daily affirmation has taught me to look forward to a new day and start my mornings with the energy to work toward what is best for me.

Positive affirmations can be a part of your everyday life, too. Try the 10 affirmations below to help start a positive day!

1. I am beautiful inside and out.
2. I am worthy of love and respect.
3. I am smart and can understand everything I learn.
4. I am a good communicator and can express myself safely.
5. I listen to my friends and family and help them when they need it.
6. I choose friends who are there for me and make me feel safe.
7. I am responsible and accountable for my actions.
8. I can learn from my mistakes to be better.
9. I am grateful for what I have.
10. I can do difficult things.

The Dalai Lama was right when he said that starting your mornings on a positive note can create a positive day. Sometimes it can be tough to have a positive mindset about a good day and about yourself. Try to be kinder to yourself, and positive affirmations can help you learn to do so! It’s not too late to start making affirmations a part of your daily routine by starting with the ones above.

 

More Tips:

• If you are interested in learning more about affirmation exercises: https://psychcentral.com/blog/self-affirmation-a-simple-exercise-that-actually-helps
• Not confident in how to use affirmations every day? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202105/a-guide-to-affirmations-and-how-to-use-them
• Back to school? Use these affirmations to start your school day. https://fosteralumnimentors.org/positive-affirmations-for-back-to-school/
• Want to switch up your affirmations? Here are 100+ more affirmations to use! https://mentalhealthcenterkids.com/blogs/articles/positive-affirmations-for-teens

 

About the Author:
Alex was in foster care for seven years and when she aged out felt confident about being on her own because her caseworker helped prepare her.