Effective Affirmations

Do they always have to be in present tense? Can they contain negative words like can't, won't, not, and so on?

There are plenty opinions on the right and wrong ways to write effective affirmations, but the bottom line is that an affirmation can be considered effective if it works for YOU!

The whole point of affirmations is to shift your thoughts and emotions to a more positive place so you feel more confident, happy, secure, abundant, or anything else you're trying to accomplish.

Take a look at the sample affirmations below and feel free to use them if they feel right with you. If not, try altering them slightly until they trigger the mind-set and emotional state you're trying to achieve.

Effective Affirmations For A Healthy Body Image:

- I love my body fully, deeply and joyfully.
- My body has wisdom and I trust that wisdom.
- My body is a projection of my beliefs about myself.
- I am more beautiful day by day.
- I choose to see divine perfection in every cell of my body.
- As I love myself, I allow others to love me too.
- Flaws are transformed by love and acceptance.
- I choose to honor my beauty, strength and uniqueness.
- I love the way I feel when I take good care of myself.
- My own well-being is my top priority.

Affirmations For Self-Confidence:

- Fear is only a feeling; it cannot hold me back.
- I can master anything if I do it enough times.
- I am willing to fail in order to succeed.
- I know I have the strength to make my dreams come true.
- I am going to relax and have fun.
- I am proud of myself for daring to try.
- I put full trust in my inner guidance.
- I grow in strength with every step I take.
- I release my hesitation to make room for victory!
- With a solid plan and belief, there's nothing I can't do.

Effective Affirmations For Prosperity And Abundance:

- I open to the flow of great abundance in all areas of my life.
- I always have more than enough of everything I need.
- Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!
- I expand my awareness of the abundance all around me.
- I allow the universe to bless me in surprising and joyful ways.
- My grateful heart attracts more of everything I desire.
- Prosperity surrounds me, prosperity flows to me.
- I exude passion, purpose and prosperity.
- I am always led to the people who need what I have to offer.
- As my commitment to help others grows, so does my wealth.
- My day is filled with joy, abundance and love.

Affirmations For Life Purpose:

- The better I know myself, the clearer my purpose becomes.
- My unique skills and talents make a difference in the world.
- I follow my heart to discover my destiny.
- I am meant to do great things.
- I am limited only by my vision of what is possible.
- My purpose is to develop and share the best parts of myself.
- I present love, passion, and joy as a gift to the world.
- I need not know the entire journey in order to take one step.
- I fulfill my life purpose by starting here, right now.
- My life purpose can be whatever I decide to make it.

Effective Affirmations For Inner Peace:

- All is well, right here, right now.
- Peace begins with a conscious choice.
- I embrace simplicity, peace and solace.
- A peaceful heart makes for a peaceful life.
- The universe delivers my highest good in all situations.
- By becoming peace, I create peace in every experience.
- I am filled with the light of love, peace and joy.
- Peace comes when I let go of trying to control every detail.
- Where peace dwells, fear cannot.
- My mission is to surrender and release.

Effective Affirmations For Opportunity:

- I open my mind to the endless opportunities surrounding me.
- Opportunities are everywhere, if I choose to see them.
- I boldly act on great opportunities when I see them.
- My intuition leads me to the most lucrative opportunities.
- An opportunity is simply a possibility until I act on it.
- Some of the best opportunities are made, not found.
- I see each moment as an opportunity to express my greatness.
- I am aware of the hidden potential in each experience.
- Let each of my experiences be a gateway to something better.
- Each decision I make creates new opportunities.

Effective Affirmations For Love:

- I am ready for a healthy, loving relationship.
- All of my relationships are meaningful and fulfilling.
- I give my love to others, the universe mirrors it back to me.
- I see everyone I meet as a soul mate.
- I trust the universe to send the perfect partner for me.
- I release fear and open my heart to true love.
- I am grateful for the people in my life.
- I am the perfect person for my perfect partner.
- I deserve a loving, healthy relationship.
- I deserve to be loved so I allow myself to be loved.

Effective Affirmations For Healing:

- I am strong and healthy.
- My energy and vitality are increasing every day.
- I open myself to the natural flow of wellness now.
- My inner guidance leads me to the right healing for me.
- Abundant health and wellness are my divine birthright.
- Thank you for my strength, my health and my vitality.
- I am feeling stronger and better.
- I love taking good care of myself.
- Nurturing myself is my highest priority.
- Thanks for the opportunity to balance mind, body and spirit.

Effective Affirmations For Inner Clarity:

- I awaken to my higher wisdom.
- My inner voice guides me in every moment.
- I am centered, calm and clear.
- I always know the right actions to achieve my goals.
- I know where I am going and getting there is a cinch!
- I am completely tuned in to my inner wisdom.
- Harmony is a sign that I am balanced from within.
- Thank you for showing me the way to my dreams.
- I trust my feelings and insights.
- I am detached and open to divine guidance.

Effective Affirmations For Self-Love:

- I am filled with light, love and peace.
- I treat myself with kindness and respect.
- I am perfect just as I am.
- I give myself permission to shine.
- I honor the best parts of myself and share them with others.
- I am proud of all I have accomplished.
- I am greater than my fears.
- I love myself no matter what.
- I am my own best friend.
- Thank you for the qualities and talents that make me unique.