Affirmations Worksheet

What Are Affirmations?

Affirmations are positive, intentional statements designed to help you challenge negative thoughts, build self-esteem, and cultivate a more optimistic outlook. By repeating affirmations, you can reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with empowering beliefs. These statements can also act as a guide to help you stay focused on your values and goals. When practiced consistently, affirmations can strengthen your resilience, boost confidence, and promote a more balanced and positive mindset. They are a simple yet effective tool for self-improvement and mental well-being. When you change your mind, you truly can change your world—because every transformation starts with the thoughts you choose to nurture.

How to Use Affirmations:

1. Choose affirmations that resonate with you and feel meaningful.

2. Repeat them daily, preferably in front of a mirror.

3. Write them down in a journal or place them where you’ll see them (e.g., on sticky notes, phone wallpaper).

4. Pair affirmations with deep breathing or mindfulness for greater impact.

Step 1: Reflect on Areas of Growth

Take a moment to identify areas where you want to feel more confident, positive, or motivated. Examples include self-esteem, relationships, stress, or personal goals. Write them below:

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Step 2: Write Your Own Affirmations

Use the following prompts to craft affirmations tailored to your needs:

• Self-Esteem: Write something positive about yourself.

  • Example: “I am worthy of love and respect just as I am.”

  • My Affirmation:

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• Stress Management: Create a statement to calm and ground yourself.

  • Example: “I am capable of handling whatever comes my way.”

  • My Affirmation:

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• Motivation: Write an affirmation to inspire action toward your goals.

  • Example: “I have the strength and determination to achieve my dreams.”

  • My Affirmation: ________________________________________________________

    
    

• Gratitude: Focus on positivity and appreciation.

  • Example: “I am grateful for the blessings in my life, big and small.”

  • My Affirmation: ________________________________________________________

Step 3: Daily Practice Checklist

Use this checklist to track your affirmation practice each day:

Day	Repeated Affirmations	How I Felt Afterward
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Step 4: Affirmation Inspiration

If you’re unsure where to start, here are some examples to inspire you:

• “I am enough just as I am.”

• “I choose to focus on what I can control and let go of what I cannot.”

• “I am growing stronger and more resilient every day.”

• “I deserve to take up space and have my voice heard.”

• “I trust myself to make decisions that align with my best interests.”

Reflection:

How has practicing affirmations impacted your mindset or mood? Write about any changes you’ve noticed:

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Lexi Kuntz, RCSWI | There's a Way LLC

January 30, 2025