10 Positive Affirmations That Got Me Through Tough Times
Alright guys, this post gets a little personal but it’s something that I wanted to write because it helped me and I hope it helps someone else.
Earlier this year, between January and February was tough. I was going through a personal issue that really was messing with my emotions and I just wasn’t happy to be completely honest. There was a lot going on that I didn’t understand, probably still don’t and I was just trying to figure things out. There were many nights where I cried myself to sleep but, I got up every morning unbothered and went about my business with a smile on my face. That being said, please be nice to everyone, seriously! You just never know what someone is going through and just a smile or a nice gesture can really brighten someones day. To distract myself, I kept busy with work, started working out (shoutout to Concrete Jungle in the Bronx), listened to a lot of music, thank you Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, JLO, Bad Bunny and many more artists LOL. I also spent a lot more time with my family and friends.
It wasn’t until March or so that I felt better, not 100%, but I was okay. Fun Fact, I started watching Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour on YouTube. One of my good friends sent me Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour interview with Jennifer Lopez. Now, you all know how much I love my girl JLO and after watching it, I felt so inspired. I watched it again earlier this week because I was feeling a bit stressed and one part really stuck to me this time around. Oprah asked JLO “what are some of your personal mantras?” Jennifer said, “I do a lot of different affirmations. I do, I'm open and receptive to all the goodness and abundance the universe has to offer. I am whole. I am good on my own. I love myself. I love you, Jennifer. I love the universe. The universe loves me. God loves me. I am useful and timeless at every age. I am enough.”
To be honest, that last part, “I am enough” was something I needed to hear. After watching the interview I thought about my own affirmations and I dug into my notes and just read them. Below are 10 affirmations that I live by that really helps boost my motivation, my spirit and brings me joy.
“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within. ”
“You have the power to turn your disappointments into blessings when you allow yourself to process them as learning moments rather than losing moments.”
“Am I good enough? Yes I am.”
“Beware of your thoughts for they become words, beware of your words for they become actions, beware of your actions for they become habits, beware of your habits for they become character, beware of your character for it becomes your destiny.”
“The universe is calling you to be a little bit braver”
“I act as if I already have what I want- it’s an excellent way to attract happiness in my life”
“What’s meant for you no one can take away ”
“Live life as though everything is rigged in your favor, even when you don’t recognize the gift ”
“I’m going to make you so proud. Note to self. ”
“You are a whole Queen . Don’t let any man half love you. ”
What are some mantras that you live by? Let me know in the comments! Would love to write another blog post with all your affirmations. Thanks for reading!