Positive Affirmations
by Veronica Garcia, ESL Manager
Have you ever woken up with a case of The Mondays? Not really my favorite day of the week…the thought of pending responsibilities in the morning is sometimes a damper to my day as soon as I wake up. When life is truly boggling you down, sometimes the last thing you want to do is actually deal with it. But as a human in the real world, it’s impossible to avoid responsibility. Someone will always need our help, and most importantly, we need to help ourselves. As they used to teach in elementary school… “Responsibility begins with me!”
This is not an article about avoiding responsibility, but actually about how we can motivate ourselves to tackle our responsibilities with a grateful heart. Earlier this week, I woke up on Monday with a normal case of the Mondays, but my mom reminded me that a positive outlook will make my day start and end a lot better. Daily positive affirmations are not something I do regularly, but probably need to start making a healthy habit of. There have been times where I have been in very stressful situations and just had to remind myself, “everything will be okay. I am brave, I am safe, and I will figure out a solution.” It truly changed my outlook on the situation and what do you know, I made it out just fine. It was then when I realized, “Okay, maybe this positive affirmation thing actually does work a little…”
So here are some positive affirmations that might be helpful when facing some chaotic moments….
I am capable of achieving my goals and dreams.
I am strong and resilient in the face of challenges.
I am covered by the protection and peace of God, who guards my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
I am grateful for the blessings in my life, and I will praise Him in all things. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
I am forgiven and made new through the grace of God. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
I am constantly growing and improving as a person.
I have faith in God's plan for my life, knowing that all things work together for good for those who love Him. (Romans 8:28)
I am grateful for the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, which guards my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
I choose to focus on positivity and let go of the negativity in my life.
I am worthy of love, respect, and happiness, and I will treat myself with kindness and compassion.
Remember, these affirmations can help you focus on God's truth and promises in your life. You can personalize them to your own situation or use them as a general reminder of God's love and grace.
I’ve been inspired recently by my older sister, Victoria. We were on the phone last week and she was telling me about the things going on in her life, both good and bad. When she finished sharing her struggles, she immediately followed up with, “You know what? I’m good. I’m staying positive because I know God’s got my back.” That’s all it is. God’s truly got your back, through the good and the bad. She shared that her view on life has changed so much in the last few months and has felt more peaceful since affirming herself and her situations with God at the forefront. God is the creator of positivity and good outcomes. I need to start dwelling on that truth!
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