Living a positive life can be as simple as what we tell ourselves. Our self-talk may be more important than what the world is telling us. The best part? We can change what we say in our heads!
1. I’m capable
I am able to take care of the things that need to be done in my life, from the simple to the complex. There isn’t anything I can’t conquer.
Remember that you are capable even when you are unsure. Some things might seem intimidating at first, but you are able to do much more than you even think possible.
2. I am confident
The next time I walk into that meeting I am going to square my shoulders, take a deep breath, put a smile on my face and talk with confidence.
Confidence is a way of walking in the world. You don’t have to know everything, have it all or even be the very best. You just have to tell yourself that you can do it and stand tall; no one will know that you aren’t 100% sure.
3. I love challenges
Bring it on! I am able to take life’s challenges head on and work through them learning new and exciting things along the way.
Life isn’t meant to be easy. Working hard and finding new ways of getting things done is what makes it all fun.
4. I’m moving forward
I know that each step I am taking is moving me right where I want to be. I’m not stuck in a rut at all! In fact, I am making great progress into my future plans. It might not look like I’m moving forward every day towards my goals, but I can tell in small changes I am making that I am moving right ahead.
5. I make great decisions
I am making decisions that are the best for me in my life right now. I know that when there are challenges I will be able to make the right decision. There isn’t anyone who can make decisions for me better than me. I know exactly what is right for me when I’m eating out, making my next career move, or in my relationships.
6. I don’t need other people’s approval
I know that I don’t need other people’s approval or compliments to make me feel like I am doing the right thing or am headed in the right direction.
If you are looking for other people to approve everything you do; stop. You are not a child anymore and you need to find approval in yourself and stop looking outside. Your boss, best friend and partner isn’t going to notice every good thing that you do, and that is ok.
7. I am lovable
I know that I am lovable just as I am. I don’t have to change how I look, how I laugh or what I’m doing to be more lovable.
If you are worrying about being lovable write yourself a note and post it on your bathroom mirror that you are lovable just the way you are and read it every single day. You need to internalize this and believe it to the bottom of your heart.
8. I am responsible for my own happiness
I don’t have to find my happiness from other people. If I want to be happier I can do exactly what I need to do to make that happen. In fact, no one else is in charge of making me happy.
9. My feelings are just feelings, neither good nor bad
I don’t have to get in a tizzy over feeling sad, mad or frustrated.
Those are feelings just like being happy, pleased and calm. None of those feelings are good or bad and the best part is they pass onto something else in no time.
10. I don’t compare myself to others
I know that comparing myself to others is a cycle of disappointment and there is no reason to do it. I don’t know their whole story and they could be going through things, good or bad, that I don’t know about at all. No one is better or worse than I am and that idea is so freeing.
11. I can ask for help
I know that I am worth someone else’s time and am able to ask for help when I need it. I don’t ask all of the time and when I need it I am serious about needing it.
You might need help doing something simple or complex and when you ask for it the right person will hear you and help.
12. I am capable of setting my own priorities
I know what is best for me and I will take the steps I need to make my priorities fit my life. I know exactly what would be right for me.
13. I am human; I make mistakes
Even though I want to be perfect I know I’m human and things don’t always work out. I can’t be defined by my mistakes and I fix them when they happen.
Most mistakes are minimal and beating yourself up isn’t going to make it any better. Just get to the work of making it better.
14. It’s OK to change my mind
I might decide to do something and then decide it isn’t the right thing and that is my right. I know that I need to do what is right in my life and not stay stuck in something that I used to think.
15. I have the right to be treated with respect
I treat others with respect and I expect the same for myself. There is no reason to degrade or accept less than what I am comfortable with in conversations or in actions.
It is often said that people have to earn respect, but that isn’t true. Everyone deserves respect, even you.
16. I deserve it; why settle for less
I deserve the good things that come into my life; why would I ever settle for less? I am worthy of all that is good and I know it and will not accept less in my life.
If you are settling for a life that isn’t what you want make the changes that need to happen.
If you have any other things to say about yourself to lead a positive life, please leave it in the comments below.
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