How many times have you felt insecure about yourself? A lack of confidence often can’t be seen from the outside, but it can create a mental burden that is hard to carry. To lift this weight off your shoulders and become more confident, you must deal with what’s on your mind and learn how to accept yourself. One way to achieve this is to use positive affirmations for confidence. Affirmations are short, positive statements that reinforce your beliefs or combat negative feelings. They can be spoken out loud, softly to yourself, or you can even write them down in your journal to read and re-read whenever you like.
If we’re honest we all have a tendency to look at ourselves negatively. Unfortunately, many people feel like they aren’t good enough or they can’t do something they’ve wanted to do for a long time. These feelings of self-doubt, while normal can be crippling to some. So much so, it keeps you stuck, afraid to move forward. Aside from moving forward, a lack of confidence can trigger some physical issues. Anxiety, shortness of breath, stress, sweating, and other symptoms. Confidence is about believing in yourself and your abilities. It develops over time and is affected by our actions. Remember forget that confidence isn’t your ability to do or say something; it’s your belief you can do it. Below are 30 affirmations to build and maintain your self-confidence. Repeat these silently to yourself, or out loud. Use them whenever you need to pour into yourself, and remind yourself how capable and wonderful you are.
1. I value myself.
2. I can overcome every obstacle that comes my way.
3. I believe in my abilities.
4. Every challenge I overcome is a success.
5. I have everything I need for success.
6. I am stronger than my fears.
7. I don’t need validations from others to know how good I am.
8. It’s okay to leave my comfort zone.
9. Every challenge is an opportunity to grow.
10.My mood doesn’t depend on other people’s opinions.
11.Every day I become a better version of myself.
12.I am grateful for my journey.
13.I accept compliments from others.
14.I can let go of my insecurities.
15.I don’t have to stay around people that don’t make me happy.
16.I am stronger than I think.
17.There is nothing I am afraid of.
18.It’s okay to fail because that’s the road to success.
19.I learn something from every experience.
20.I deserve to feel good about myself.
21.My happiness and well-being are important.
22.Nobody has the right to make me feel less worthy.
23.Every day is another chance to shine.
24.I am a good person who deserves to be treated with respect.
25.I see myself walking confidently into every situation.
26.I am not afraid of the unknown.
27.I look forward to the future.
28.I am competent, smart and able.
29.I am worthy of good things to happen in my life.
30.I am enough. I always have been and always will be.
There is confidence within you. There is greatness within you. You were not created by accident. There is a divine purpose for your life. Whether these words resonate with you or not, it’s true. Confidence, self-confidence should not only come from the praise of others, it needs to first start within you. Confidence is a muscle you need to continue to work on, to build, and maintain. Use these affirmations as often as needed.