{"id":733,"date":"2021-12-13T12:58:03","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T12:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/?p=733"},"modified":"2021-12-30T12:58:40","modified_gmt":"2021-12-30T12:58:40","slug":"affirmations-for-confidence-self-esteem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/affirmations-for-confidence-self-esteem\/","title":{"rendered":"44 Powerful Affirmations for Confidence and Self-Esteem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An increasing number of people struggle with self-esteem issues. Unrealistic standards, too high expectations, obsession with perfection \u2013 all this makes so many of us <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/not-feeling-good-enough\/\">feel inadequate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you suffer from insecurities, you might want to try positive affirmations for confidence and self-esteem.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #222222;color:#222222\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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Affirmations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/affirmations-for-confidence-self-esteem\/#44_Powerful_Affirmations_for_Confidence_to_Boost_Your_Self-Esteem\" title=\"44 Powerful Affirmations for Confidence to Boost Your Self-Esteem\">44 Powerful Affirmations for Confidence to Boost Your Self-Esteem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/affirmations-for-confidence-self-esteem\/#How_Do_Affirmations_Work\" title=\"How Do Affirmations Work?\">How Do Affirmations Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/affirmations-for-confidence-self-esteem\/#How_to_Use_Affirmations_to_Boost_Confidence_and_Self-Esteem\" title=\"How to Use Affirmations to Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem\">How to Use Affirmations to Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Affirmations\"><\/span>What Are Affirmations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Affirmations are short positive statements about yourself that you need to repeat during the day.<\/p>\n<p>Some people skip them as trendy New Age mumbo-jumbo, but it\u2019s not the case. <a href=\"https:\/\/acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1469-7610.2011.02442.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Numerous studies<\/a> show that affirmations work wonders for self-esteem, productivity, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0062593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">academic performance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So if you suffer from insecurity and low self-worth, you can benefit greatly from using affirmations for confidence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"44_Powerful_Affirmations_for_Confidence_to_Boost_Your_Self-Esteem\"><\/span>44 Powerful Affirmations for Confidence to Boost Your Self-Esteem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>I am capable<\/li>\n<li>I deserve to be happy<\/li>\n<li>I am a unique human being<\/li>\n<li>I recognize my worth<\/li>\n<li>I feel confident about my capabilities<\/li>\n<li>I am happy with my looks<\/li>\n<li>I am confident about my body<\/li>\n<li>I am comfortable in my skin<\/li>\n<li>I am skillful and competent<\/li>\n<li>I believe in myself<\/li>\n<li>I fully accept myself and all my flaws<\/li>\n<li>I am proud of myself<\/li>\n<li>I love the person I\u2019ve become<\/li>\n<li>I am worthy of respect<\/li>\n<li>I let go of negative thoughts about myself<\/li>\n<li>I am an interesting and likable person<\/li>\n<li>I deserve to be successful<\/li>\n<li>I let go of doubts and insecurities<\/li>\n<li>I recognize my good qualities<\/li>\n<li>I have many capabilities and talents<\/li>\n<li>I am an all-round personality<\/li>\n<li>Every day I\u2019m becoming a better version of myself<\/li>\n<li>I love and accept my imperfections<\/li>\n<li>I am worthy of love<\/li>\n<li>I make decisions with confidence<\/li>\n<li>I trust myself<\/li>\n<li>I am confident about the path I\u2019ve chosen in life<\/li>\n<li>I am confident about the future<\/li>\n<li>I let go of the worry about what other people think<\/li>\n<li>I let go of the need to <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/stop-comparing-yourself-to-others\/\">compare myself to others<\/a><\/li>\n<li>I am constantly evolving<\/li>\n<li>I focus on the positive aspects of myself<\/li>\n<li>My flaws make me unique<\/li>\n<li>My past experiences make me who I am<\/li>\n<li>I am at peace with myself<\/li>\n<li>I am at peace with my past<\/li>\n<li>I am self-reliant and enjoy my company<\/li>\n<li>I am open to opportunities<\/li>\n<li>I radiate confidence<\/li>\n<li>I treat myself with respect and kindness<\/li>\n<li>I make positive thoughts about myself<\/li>\n<li>I am kind to myself<\/li>\n<li>I let go of self-criticism<\/li>\n<li>I talk to myself with respect<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Affirmations_Work\"><\/span>How Do Affirmations Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In your daily life, you mainly rely on your conscious mind. You solve everyday problems, complete different tasks, and make decisions with the help of your reasonable thinking.<\/p>\n<p>But there is also the subconscious that does all the heavy work without you even realizing it. It listens to all the positive and negative thoughts you make during the day. And it coordinates the functioning of your body and mind accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>When you are constantly engaged in negative self-talk, you may eventually find yourself lacking motivation, low in mood and productivity, and unhappy for no reason.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s because your self-deprecating thoughts program your subconscious mind for negativity, so it doesn\u2019t give you the necessary energy for achieving your goals.<\/p>\n<p>But the good news is that it\u2019s possible to use the same mechanism to your advantage. You can reverse negative self-talk with the help of affirmations for confidence. In essence, you program your subconscious for self-love and positive self-perception.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Affirmations_to_Boost_Confidence_and_Self-Esteem\"><\/span>How to Use Affirmations to Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To make affirmations work, you need to repeat them a few times during the day. The best practice is to say a couple of positive statements to yourself in the morning and at night upon going to bed.<\/p>\n<p>In the beginning, you will most likely feel awkward and confused. You won\u2019t believe your own words. It\u2019s normal \u2013 the goal of this practice is to slowly and steadily plant positive beliefs into your subconscious mind.<\/p>\n<p>So the results won\u2019t be immediate. But you will soon notice that you feel more confident about the statements you repeat.<\/p>\n<p>If you lack self-confidence, it would be great if you could come up with<strong> your own positive affirmations<\/strong>. To do that, think about the aspects of yourself that you are particularly unsatisfied with. Then write down a few affirmations about this aspect that encourage acceptance and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you <a href=\"https:\/\/powerofmisfits.com\/mind\/feeling-invisible-causes\/\">feel small and incompetent<\/a> at work because your boss criticizes you a lot, you could use something like,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I\u2019m a competent employee and I feel confident about my skills.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you are unhappy about a physical feature of yours, your affirmation could look like this,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I love the shape of my nose. It makes me unique.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Remember that <strong>affirmations should always be positive<\/strong>. If you would like to get rid of something, don\u2019t use negative language.<\/p>\n<p>For example, instead of saying \u201c<em>I\u2019m not harsh on myself<\/em>\u201d, use,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI\u2019m kind to myself\u201d or \u201cI let go of self-criticism and negative self-talk\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you incorporate affirmations into your daily routine, you will soon see positive results. You will feel more confident, full of energy, and overall positive. I know affirmations work because I&#8217;ve used them myself. So why don&#8217;t you try them too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An increasing number of people struggle with self-esteem issues. Unrealistic standards, too high expectations, obsession with perfection \u2013 all this makes so many of us feel inadequate. If you suffer from insecurities, you might want to try positive affirmations for confidence and self-esteem. What Are Affirmations? 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