{"id":48129,"date":"2021-10-07T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=48129"},"modified":"2023-12-11T17:09:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T22:09:37","slug":"instagram-positive-affirmations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/lifestyle\/instagram-positive-affirmations\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Positive Affirmations That’ll Change the Way You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"

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They say you are what you think. Think you\u2019re destined to fail and you will. But believe you\u2019re in charge of your own success<\/a> and you\u2019ll achieve your dreams. Wishful thinking? Maybe not.<\/p>\n

Many swear by the power of affirmations to create positive changes in everything from finances and career to relationships and weight loss<\/a> to improved self-confidence<\/a>. These simple statements flood your brain with positive self-talk<\/a>. They\u2019re phrased in the present tense and declare what you want to be true about yourself or your life, as if it were already true. Think of it as a mental fake-it-\u2018til-you-make-it.<\/p>\n

Need a little extra self-love to start your day? Scroll through these 19 positive affirmations \u2014 and manifest your way to the perfect day.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 5 Ways to Banish Negative Self-Talk for Good<\/a><\/p>\n

Repeat After Me\u2026 17 Positive Affirmations to\u00a0Inspire You<\/h2>\n

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1. I am love. I am purpose. I was made with divine intention.\u00a0(@bexlife<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

With her #lookhowdopemylifeis<\/a> movement, Rebekah Borucki reminds us that life is pretty grand. With this affirmation, the author and meditation guide reminds you not to let fear or expectations hold you back from living authentically.<\/p>\n

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2. I am worthy of what I desire<\/b>. (@gabbybernstein<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

New York Times<\/em> best selling author and speaker Gabby Bernstein drops powerful affirmations that will inspire and empower you to manifest your dreams. The spirit junkie\u2019s affirmations shift your thinking to find miracles in your everyday life.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> How to Fall in Love With Fitness in 4 Easy Steps<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. I can. I will. End of story. (@dailyburn<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

When you set your mind to it, there\u2019s nothing you can\u2019t accomplish. What more is there to say?<\/p>\n

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4. I am adventurous. I overcome fears by following my dreams.\u00a0(@malacollective<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Fear and adventure go hand-in-hand when you\u2019re following your dreams. It\u2019s why you may feel excinervous (aka excited and nervous at the same time). And no, that\u2019s definitely not a bad thing!<\/p>\n

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5. I feed my spirit. I train my body. I focus my mind. It\u2019s my time.\u00a0(@intensati<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

This statement from the IntenSati Method \u2014 high-energy workouts that fuse martial arts, yoga, dance and interval training with positive affirmations \u2014 confirms what we know is true. When your mind, body and spirit are in sync, it\u2019s your time to shine.<\/p>\n

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6. I am in charge of my life.<\/b> (@foxanne_<\/b><\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Sometimes you can feel like a slave to your emotions. Don\u2019t. Remember, while you may not be able to control what happens during the day, you can control how you react and how you feel. Choose wisely.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 4 Science-Backed Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. I am the hero of my own life. (@positive.affirmations<\/a><\/b>)<\/h3>\n

Want to boost your confidence? Repeat after me: \u201cI am my own superhero.\u201d Who needs Ironman, Wolverine or Supergirl when you have you?<\/p>\n

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8. I will not compare myself to strangers on the Internet.\u00a0(@emilymcdowell_<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Raise your hand if you need this reminder. While seeing someone\u2019s post about their killer zero-dark-thirty workout might motivate you to get out of bed, social media can also make you feel crummy when you start comparing your life to others\u2019 curated feeds. When it does, step back and repeat this affirmation.<\/p>\n

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9. I am choosing and not waiting to be chosen. (@raisingself<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

No bad PE class flashbacks here! If you want to change your life, choose yourself first. Don\u2019t wait for permission or to be picked for the team.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Hate Running? 25 Ways to Learn to Love It<\/a><\/p>\n

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10. I am worthy. I am loved. I am enough.<\/b> (@therefinedwoman<\/b><\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Striving to improve yourself, your career or your relationships is a good thing, right? Yes, but remember to start by acknowledging that you\u2019re worthy of self-love and achieving great things. If you constantly feel you\u2019re not enough, heed this daily dose of self-love.<\/p>\n

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11. I am my light<\/b>.<\/b> (@iuliastration<\/b><\/a>)<\/h3>\n

This beautiful illustration reminds us that we don\u2019t need a soulmate to complete us. All we need is already within.<\/span><\/p>\n

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12. I have the power to create change.\u00a0(@iamruby<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

This coach wants to be a catalyst in your life. Her reminder? We all have to power to ignite and create change.<\/p>\n

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13. I believe in the good things coming.<\/b> (@lawofattractionworld<\/b><\/a>)<\/h3>\n

We all carry around baggage \u2014 emotional, mental, physical \u2014 out of habit and obligation. And it\u2019s heavy! But if it\u2019s not helping you reach your desired destination, let it go – and prepare for the good things to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>12 Things Nobody Told Me About Losing Weight<\/a><\/p>\n

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14. I am resilient and can get through anything<\/b>.<\/b> (@nourishyourglow<\/b><\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s your Monday morning mantra (or any day of the week!). Consider your to-do list toast. Then, seize the day!<\/p>\n

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15. I will accomplish everything that needs to get done.<\/b> (@iam.affirmations<\/b><\/a>)<\/h3>\n

\u201cCan\u2019t stop, won\u2019t stop\u201d is the motto here. When you\u2019re at an impasse, remember there\u2019s always another way forward.<\/p>\n

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16. I claim my desires. I hold great visions. I am ready to receive.<\/b> (@hayhouseinc<\/b><\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Ready to manifest your best life? Grab your mala beads and repeat this affirmation from one of the leaders of self-help, Louise Hay.<\/p>\n

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17. I\u2019m going to make you so proud. (@dulceruby<\/b><\/a>)<\/h3>\n

And you means YOU. All the obstacles you encounter on your journey are worth it because it\u2019s about making yourself proud\u2026and no one else.<\/p>\n

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18. My presence is my power. (@gabbybernstein<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Sometimes it’s difficult to live in the moment when you’re pulled in a ton of different directions and have lots of distractions. So let this mantra, another from zen guru Gabrielle Bernstein, serve as your reminder (and permission!) to focus solely on the person you’re with or the task at hand.<\/p>\n

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19. When you really want it, you are unstoppable. (@patriciamoreno33<\/a>)<\/h3>\n

Let go of things you think you’re suppose to do and instead focus on projects and goals you really\u00a0want<\/em> to accomplish. After all, you’ll find more joy in the process when you remind yourself of why you started in the first place.\u00a0And then there’s no stopping you from achievement.<\/p>\n

Originally published March 2016. Updated May 2017 and October 2021.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Repeat after me: I can. I will. End of story. When the going gets tough, these positive affirmations will transform your outlook \u2014 fast. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,12],"tags":[134,187,237,254,229,103,341,376],"class_list":["post-48129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-mental-health","tag-body-image","tag-happiness","tag-inspiration","tag-instagram","tag-mindfulness","tag-motivation","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2psychology"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48129","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48129"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48129\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}