101 Empowering Affirmations for Women Who Hate Affirmations

Let me be honest with you.

For years, I thought affirmations were the cringiest thing in the world.

The idea of standing in front of a mirror telling myself I was “a magnet for abundance” made me want to crawl out of my own skin. The aesthetic ones on Pinterest weren’t much better either. They all sounded way too woo-woo for me.

But then I actually tried them. (Like, what did I have to lose?) And slowly, they started to shift something.

So if you’ve been avoiding affirmations for years because they’re a little too OTT, this list is different.

Here are 101 positive affirmations handpicked by someone who used to think they were cringe AF. Pick a few that resonate, repeat them daily, and watch what shifts.

P.S. If you’re new here, hey! I’m Thalia. I help burnt-out girlies in their 30s unf*ck their life. Every week(ish), I share content on burnout recovery, self-development, finding joy, and career growth. Subscribe here so you never miss a debrief.

The lowdown on affirmations

At the beginning of this month, I made the biggest investment in myself and my business to date.

I’ve joined a group coaching course, and one of its underlying aspects is wealth consciousness.

This is the concept of cultivating a mindset that attracts financial success and abundance by aligning your thoughts and actions with wealth-building principles.

Along with listening to a money mindset book for 20 minutes in the morning, I am also actively building self-belief and confidence through the practice of affirmations.

As part of my morning routine, I repeat the same affirmation (one I wrote for my own personal needs and goals) 10 times out loud. This daily practice sets me up for a more positive day and boosts motivation so I can navigate any challenges with a stronger and more resilient mindset.

This one simple affirmation has already started to have a significant impact on my overall success.

I’ve never been one for “woo-woo” practices, preferring the practical over the spiritual, but I’m finally realising the importance of high vibration. Okay, I still feel super cringe writing that word down, but I don’t know how else to word it.

What I’m trying to say is: you attract the energy you put out.

If you start to cultivate more self-belief and an abundant mindset, chances are you’ll start to receive opportunities that support this positive state of consciousness.

The perks of affirmations

Imagine waking up every morning feeling ready to conquer the day.

You have the energy and motivation to go after your deepest desires and dreams.

That’s the power of positive affirmations. They serve as valuable mini-tools that allow you to recognise your own ability and potential and inspire you to keep going.

Regularly repeating positive affirmations helps you to:

• Improve your mindset
• Cultivate an optimistic attitude
• Build healthier thinking habits
• Boost self-confidence, resilience and self-belief
• Reduce stress and negative thoughts
• Increase daily performance and productivity
• Support overall health and well-being
• Reach your goals and vision

101 positive and empowering affirmations

Start your day off right by incorporating the power of affirmations into your morning routine.

Choose 2-3 of the below affirmations that resonate with you the most and write them down somewhere visible — either in your journal or on Notion.

Take 20 minutes out of your day to read each affirmation aloud to yourself or silently. Repeat them regularly to reinforce each positive statement in your mind. Change them up every 60 days as this is how long it can take to reframe your original thoughts and beliefs.

Remember, this is a long-term process, not a quick-fix solution.

It’s also important to note that these affirmations aren’t to be used to “manifest” your dream life.

They are to be repeated daily so you can start to reframe the self-sabotaging thoughts inside your head into empowering beliefs and ultimately gain the motivation and confidence you need to take action and achieve what you want.

P.S. I encourage you to save this post (like now!!) so you can come back to it whenever you need to.

Affirmations for gratitude and happiness

• I start each day with a grateful heart
• There’s a lot in my life worth being thankful for
• Gratitude shapes how I see the world
• Good things are unfolding in my life
• Good things are coming
• There’s always something to be grateful for if I look
• I notice the small things
• Difficult moments can still teach me something
• I take time to count my blessings
• My thoughts shape how happy I feel
• Happiness is a choice I keep making
• I find joy in the small, ordinary parts of my day
• Laughter, warmth, and quiet mornings are enough
• I’m allowed to feel good
• Setbacks don’t have to break me
• Hard moments are still part of the story
• I trust where I am, even when it’s uncomfortable
• There’s beauty in ordinary things
• I notice what’s good, not just what’s missing
• Joy is something I can practise

Affirmations for creativity and energy

• My creativity is mine, and it’s enough
• I’m allowed to make things just because I want to
• I trust what comes naturally to me
• Ideas come to me when I make space for them
• I don’t have to be original to be creative
• I’m inspired by the world around me
• Where I focus, my energy follows
• I have permission to start something new
• It’s never too late to begin again
• What I make doesn’t have to be perfect
• I give time to what matters to me
• Every day is a chance to create something
• I’m allowed to try new things
• I don’t need permission to be creative
• I release the fear of getting it wrong
• Making things makes me feel like myself
• I get better at this every time I show up
• My creative voice is worth listening to
• I create at my own pace
• Creativity isn’t reserved for “creative people”

Affirmations for resilience and confidence

• I’m stronger than I think
• I can handle this
• I’ve done hard things before
• I trust myself to figure it out
• Every challenge teaches me something
• I’m confident in my ability to learn
• I move forward, even when I’m scared
• I’m allowed to take up space
• Setbacks aren’t the end of the story
• I rise after I fall, and that’s enough
• I know my worth, even when others don’t
• I face hard things with courage
• I’m capable of more than I give myself credit for
• I trust my own judgement
• Resilience is something I’m building
• I don’t have to be fearless to be brave
• I trust myself in any situation
• I’m proud of how far I’ve come
• I can change my mind
• I’m allowed to grow at my own pace

Affirmations for work and ambition

• I’m worthy of the work I want to do
• I’m building something that matters to me
• I work in a way that suits me
• I trust the pace I’m moving at
• I’m allowed to want more
• Rest is part of the work
• I don’t have to hustle to be successful
• My ambition is mine to define
• I’m building a career that fits my life
• I’m doing the best I can with what I have
• I’m allowed to take up space in my industry
• Money can come to me through work I enjoy
• I deserve to be paid well for what I do
• I trust myself to make smart decisions
• I’m building, even on the slow days
• I’m allowed to outgrow things
• Success doesn’t have one definition
• I move at a pace I can sustain
• I’m proud of what I’ve built so far
• I’m doing meaningful work

Affirmations for self-love and belief

• I’m worthy of love as I am
• I treat myself with kindness
• I’m allowed to like myself
• I’m enough, even on the hard days
• I’m my own best friend
• I’m allowed to rest
• I take care of myself because I matter
• I deserve the same kindness I give others
• I trust myself
• I believe in what I’m capable of
• I’m allowed to be proud of myself
• I’m doing better than I think
• My intuition is worth listening to
• I’m at peace with who I am
• I’m allowed to change
• I forgive myself for what I didn’t know then
• I’m becoming someone I’m proud of
• I’m allowed to choose myself
• I trust the direction I’m heading
• I’m exactly where I need to be right now
• I’m allowed to take up space in my own life

How to create your own affirmations

Don’t worry if the above affirmations don’t resonate with you.

This is totally normal. We’re all different and on our own unique journey, so I encourage you to find your own words that do land for you.

If you’re struggling to believe one of the above affirmations, instead of throwing it out and neglecting affirmations altogether, reframe it using your own words.

Creating your own affirmations is a simple but powerful way to customise positive statements to fit your own specific needs and goals.

Here’s your step-by-step guide on how to create your own affirmations:

• Step 1 | Define your goals: Identify areas for improvement or change
• Step 2 | Write positive statements that support these goals
• Step 3 | Use the present tense: Write your affirmations with ‘I’ or ‘my’ as if they’re already true
• Step 4 | Incorporate words that resonate with you: Adding your own words to affirmations helps to generate a stronger impact and make them more effective. Use words that evoke feelings of gratitude, resilience, confidence, motivation, etc.
• Step 5 | Repeat and believe: Read out your mantras regularly and believe in their truth
• Step 6 | Review them quarterly: Update your affirmations often to match your current goals

The most effective affirmations are the ones that resonate deeply with you and inspire positive change in your mindset and actions.

So experiment with different affirmations and find what works best for you.

Final thoughts

Remember, the real power of affirmations lies in consistency and belief.

Choose the affirmations that resonate with you the most and repeat them daily (and for at least 60 days). This is a long-term commitment, not a one-and-done thing.

Let the words of your affirmations become your mantra.

Match your thoughts and actions to your affirmations and allow them to guide you towards a life filled with self-love, unshakable confidence and abundance.

You’ve got this,

Thalia xx