25 Self Esteem Affirmations For a Healthier You and a Healthier Self Image

So many of us want to feel more comfortable with ourselves and how we fit with the world. Some of us are just a little shy and some of us have a lot of work to do when it comes to a healthy self esteem. Whether your issues have arisen from a dysfunctional childhood or some other incident it really does not matter. The key is to desire to be healthy and have a great self image. Affirmations are a great way to gently move you in the direction of being ok with yourself and ready to get on with living.

Since there might be some leftover dysfunctions from childhood or other traumatic incidents clearing yourself is the place you want to start. Use this clearing affirmation first, before you start with your self esteem affirmations.

"I am open to loving myself."

Remember, you are not saying you love yourself - which may be a stretch for some. You are saying you are open to loving yourself. There is a big difference and for those who are struggling with healthy self esteem the idea of loving yourself might be something that you need to slowly get comfortable with.

If you find yourself cringing a little when you affirm:

"I am open to loving myself."

Just stick with this affirmation for awhile. Try repeating this affirmation statement in the morning and at night for a few weeks. Even if you are not sincere at the beginning, if you stick with it you will notice your shell will begin to soften.

Once you become OK with 'being open to loving yourself' proceed with these healing self esteem affirmations.



1. I am fine just the way I am.
2. I am open to finding MY perfect body, whatever that may be.
3. I am open to finding MY perfect life, whatever that may be.
4. I am open to finding my way in my own time and at my own pace.
5. I am able to take care of myself.
6. I am safe.
7. I am free to make my own decisions.
8. I release myself to make healthy decisions.
9. I release my parents and my past.
10. I forgive myself for mistakes I have made in the past.
11. I forgive those from my past who have hurt me.
12. I chose to come here; it is OK that I am here. I want to be here.
13. I came to this earth to strive, prosper and be healthy.
14. I am open to receiving help and healing from others.
15. I am open to trusting people.
16. I am open to finding solutions for my problems.
17. I am open to seeing my problems from a healing perspective.
18. I am open to making changes in my life so I can become healthy.
19. I am important to me. I am committed to taking care of myself.
20. I love myself just the way I am.
21. I like being with myself.
22. I appreciate being me.
23. I like it when others appreciate me and pay attention to me.
24. I am open to having great friends that I can spend my life with.
25. Everything is OK, right now.


I know fixing a damaged self image is not easy and you will have to work at it if you really want to come out on the other side a more functional person. The rewards will astonish you if stick with it. Your life will be a lot easier too! If you need help ask a trusted friend to say these self esteem affirmations with you and to help you keep on track. Remember to use the clearing affirmation to start:

"I am open to loving myself."


It will really help you to get on your way and be more comfortable saying the other self esteem affirmations. After awhile you will find your place in the world - whatever and where ever that may be. Take your time and be ok with whatever pace you find yourself moving at. There is no hurry and know you will find your way when you are ready.


 

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