Sometimes, people have the mindset that if they had a partner, or their dream job, or went to a gym everyday and looked a certain way they’d feel secure, confident, and happy in their lives. That’s rarely true though. So much of confidence is about accepting who and where you are in this moment.
It’s not like you will never negative have thoughts about yourself. We all have those moments in which we let our insecurities overwhelm us. And sometimes, we do it so often, we really start to believe it. Yes, it’s nice to feel appreciated and hear words of affirmation from friends, family, and even partners, but it’s even more important to create that foundation of self-worth for yourself.
That’s why you need to take a periodic step back and remind yourself: I am confident, I am loved, and I am enough just the way I am.
Use positive affirmations about your life and body to start each day with a moment of gratitude and acceptance, and the results will surprise you. With the help of these 28 affirmations, your words can become true thoughts and actions, whether it be in love, business, or self-acceptance. Save some to your Notes app or tape them on your mirror so you can look at them when you get ready every morning!
A version of this article was originally published in November 2016.