The things you tell yourself
I've been thinking about how we practice self-acceptance and compassion in order to allow ourselves to remain fully present and engaged. Lately, I've observed that I could use a little tuneup when it comes to practicing compassion toward myself. I've even scheduled times at the beginning and end of each day for some affirmations. I know in the past, some affirmations don't quite feel authentic for me. I've learned that when I craft or edit affirmations to speak with extra context, they feel more true for me. For example, when I am feeling ineffective at my job and lacking confidence, instead of simply, "I am worthy of being confident," I might tell myself, "I have the training, compassion, and experience to make a positive difference in the lives of others."
What affirmations have you written for yourself that have been powerful in allowing you to feel safe in your vulnerability.
@zealousRose5745 I often tell myself.. God have me a second chance and I'm not gonna waist a single second of it ❤
@Tinywhisper11 I love that one. It definitely feels authentic for me. <3
Thank you for the suggestion.
@zealousRose5745
"I've survived every day so far. I am strong enough to keep going."
Also a variation of: "Resilience doesn't break but bend. I am not broken. I am bending and flexing to endure anything."
@Heather225 "there's nothing wrong in being a glow stick, sometimes you have to break to shine brighter " ❤❤
@Tinywhisper11 This one!! Love it 😍
@zealousRose5745 ❤😂❤
@zealousRose5745
I also sometimes find affirmations a difficult one, and sometimes the longer they are the harder it can be to engage and resonate with. I find because of that my go to is a simple "I got this, I know I got this"
@zealousRose5745
When I find myself in a challenging situation, I often tell myself, " I can do this; just take a moment and think of solutions." when I can no longer control a situation, I tell myself ", Well, everything happens for a reason, what can I learn from it ?"
@zealousRose5745
What affirmations have you written for yourself that have been powerful in allowing you to feel safe in your vulnerability.
At school, it happens sometime that I fail in an exam. For example, I study hard to my chimestry exam and I only got 30%. So, I told me that nobody is perfect and that it is ok to fail. After that, I continue to gvo to school and I am feeling better because I know that I can succeed. I know that I am not the only one who fail.
@patientShell1003 I do have one favorite that applies to most situations for me: I am exactly where I am meant to be. <3
@zealousRose5745
I only live once, and I'd rather live with appreciation and understanding.
@zealousRose5745, one powerful affirmation I use is, "I trust in my ability to grow and adapt." It reminds me of my capacity to learn from challenges. Another is, "My strengths in communication and empathy help me connect with others," which boosts my confidence in supporting others. These affirmations help me stay grounded and embrace vulnerability.
@zealousRose5745
Thank you for sharing your insights on self-acceptance and compassion! It’s great to hear how you’re consciously working on being more compassionate toward yourself. Scheduling time for affirmations is a fantastic idea, and I love how you’ve tailored them to feel more authentic and meaningful.
Your example of transforming a simple affirmation into something more specific and relatable is truly powerful! Crafting affirmations that resonate with our experiences can make a huge difference in how we feel.
As for my own affirmations, I often remind myself, “It’s okay to be a work in progress; every step I take is part of my growth.” This helps me embrace my vulnerabilities and recognize that it's all part of the journey. Keep up the incredible work with your affirmations; you’re doing amazing things for yourself! 🌟💖
