60 Positive Affirmations To Get You Through The Day

“Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.” ~ the Buddha

I used to underestimate the power of words until I went through a spiritual awakening and understood that every word I think or say has energy that affects my reality. Words became sacred to me, not only because I’m a writer, but because they also serve as a sword and armor to get myself on top of mentally and emotionally challenging life.

And to save myself from thoughts and feelings rooted in fear and that won’t do any better for me, I do mindfulness exercises such as reciting good-energy giving (or positive) affirmations, meditation, and yoga. They help me become more aware of the thoughts I let in my head and have better control over them. In my years of practice, I learned that strengthening mind control doesn’t mean you’ll no longer have negative thoughts. It is about being able to filter the quality of thought energy you welcome into your spirit.

Reciting positive affirmations, out loud or internalizing them in your head, is a good practice to help you choose more beautiful and meaningful thoughts, especially when things start to get disoriented, low, and chaotic. To help you start with the practice, I created 60 Positive Affirmations To Get You Through The Day, divided into three parts so you can have them in the morning, during the day, and at night. (But really, these affirmations work for any part of the day.)

A Few Instructions Before You Start

Words, like energy, align with the state of your spirit. If you use them without deeply intending to serve you, they’ll work for you in vain. But if you believe that they are alive and work as a tool to help you, you will experience their true power and magic.

Here are some instructions before you use positive affirmations to help with the entire day.

• Let your instinct guide you in choosing the right words for you.
• Do three mindful deep breaths.
• Recollect your attention at the center of your forehead. Do this before reciting or internalizing the affirmations that suit your situation.

Incorporate positive affirmations into your life as often as possible, and make it a part of your habit.

20 Positive Affirmations In The Morning

Before starting your day, whether you go to work or run a household, say positive affirmations to set the mood in your mornings. At the beginning, you may find them with little or no effect, but through repetition, you will experience their positive effects.

1. The universe is for me, helping me. I got this day.
2. My mind, heart, and body are stronger than my fears and worries.
3. I am grateful for a new day to do something about my problems.
4. My resources are enough.
5. I don’t permit negative people to affect me.
6. I have the power to control my thoughts and emotions.
7. I release all the fears and anxieties inside me.
8. My life is a gift and I am loving it.
9. My day is calm, and I will not allow any storm to break it.
10.  I am conscious of my thoughts and of the energy I am putting into myself.
11.  I am brave.
12.  I don’t allow people’s negative opinions to affect me.
13.  My worth does not depend on my external life. It is defined by my good intentions and a heart full of love.
14.  I am safe and protected. No one and nothing can harm me.
15.  I am not alone. The whole Universe is with me.
16.  I am thankful for what I have and don’t have.
17.  Everything happens for my good, even if I don’t see the reason why.
18.  Change is beautiful. It makes me braver and resilient.
19.  I let go of the thoughts that are not serving me well anymore.
20.  My life is not perfect, but it is beautiful.

20 Positive Affirmations During The Day

The day gets tougher as you set yourself out and engage with people whose personalities and ways of thinking are out of your control. Add to it the situations that may trigger your patience, anxiety, and discomfort. It may be hard to focus on practicing your affirmations in the middle of a busy day, but when you learn to incorporate this habit into your everyday life, you will be able to navigate your thoughts and responses better.

1. I let go of the things I cannot control.
2. Life may be tiring and tough, but I am stronger.
3. I care for my well-being more than what other people say about me.
4. I am not in competition with anyone.
5. I acknowledge that I have an ego, but I have the power to tame it.
6. I breathe in peace in my heart and breathe out all the pressures of the world.
7. My life is more than my job and the money I make.
8. I am grateful for the people who support and help me.
9. My situation is teaching me valuable lessons and wisdom.
10.  Sufferings are character shapers, not punishments.
11.  I have passed through many storms in my life and will always do.
12.  There is growth in my pain.
13.  At the right time, my heart will heal and forgive.
14.  I allow help and miracles in my situation.
15.  I need rest and am not guilty about it.
16.  I cannot change other people. I can only control my response to them.
17.  I don’t let negative people penetrate my mind, body, and spirit.
18.  Everything will be alright.
19.  I do not blame myself anymore for the mishaps that I did not wish for.
20.  Everything is temporary. This too shall pass.

20 Positive Affirmations At Night

The most important thoughts of the day are the thoughts you have a few hours before sleeping. They penetrate into your subconscious mind deeper and may even bring them into your dreams. Internalizing positive affirmations before going to sleep helps ease anxiety and stress from a tough or low day. It also prepares your state of mind for the next day. 

1. I am thankful for the support I received today.
2. Beautiful things take time.
3. The universe recognizes my hard work and sacrifice.
4. I surrender the things I cannot control.
5. I am content with the things I have.
6. I am enough.
7. I have had enough.
8. I live for today. Tomorrow is another day.
9. I am a survivor.
10.  I cannot underestimate my strength.
11.  Discomforts make me wiser and stronger.
12.  I choose loving people in my life.
13.  It is okay to protect myself from toxic people.
14.  Sleep refreshes my body and soul.
15.  Fears and worries will not help my life become better.
16.  My mind needs rest, too.
17.  Toxic people are people in pain.
18.  I am guided and safe.
19.  Good things are on my way.
20.  The universe cleans my energy in my sleep.

Life is a combination of ups and downs, and the truth is, it’s not easy to always be in control of our thoughts and feelings. We are humans, after all. But we cannot ignore the fact that most of our sufferings begin with the thoughts we cannot manage. Positive affirmations, when integrated into your daily living, can help reprogram and shift you from being a negative to a positive thinker. 

You may not have control over the things outside yourself, but you can always choose the thoughts you entertain in your head. Positive thinking may not completely change your situation, but it eases fears, lightens the burdens, and leads to a calmer life.

I hope that these positive affirmations may serve you the way you need them. Let me know what your favorites are, and share them in the comments. I’d love to hear what works well for you.

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