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

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.

Copyright (c) Joan Pasay 2009. All rights reserved. You may forward this article in its entirety (including author bio/links) to anyone you wish. Joan Pasay is just one of the MoneyAffirmationsMP3.com Team, whose lives have been radically changed by the continued use of positive affirmations for money and in every area of life. FREE Trial Affirmations MP3s available for your MP3 player. Click here to get yours right now: http://moneyaffirmationsmp3.com/re.asp?p=13
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Seven Ways To Access Your Inner Cheerleader

Seven Ways To Access Your Inner Cheerleader

By Monica Ramirez Basco, PhD

One way to stave off the urge to procrastinate is to call motivating thoughts to mind early, before you have to panic. Think of some inspiring phrases or statements, write them on sticky notes, and put them in places where you are likely to go to procrastinate, such as on your TV or video game unit.

The idea is to activate your inner butt-kicker before your situation reaches a crisis level.

• Has there ever been a time when others had doubt but you had faith? What words of encouragement would you have offered at that time? ("You can do it!" "Don't give up.")
• Try to remember a painful time that you thought would never end. Find a word or two that describes how it felt when it was over. ("Victorious." "I'm a survivor.")
• Call to mind one hardship that you have been through in the past. Think of a word or two that describe what you did to get through it. ("Fought," "Hung in there.")
• When was the last time you felt a sense of accomplishment? Pick a word or two to describe how that felt. ("Relief," "Peaceful," "Successful.")
• Think of a positive and self-affirming phrase that you believe when you are in good spirits. ("I'm smart and capable." "I can handle it.")
• Name one or two things about yourself that make you think you can ultimately succeed. ("I don't easily give up." "I can usually figure things out.")
• Create in your mind a slogan that could cheer you on when you are feeling discouraged. ("Go for it and be victorious." "You can make it happen!")

 

Monica Ramirez Basco, PhD, is an internationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy, a clinical psychologist, and a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She is on the psychology faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Basco is the author of several books, including The Procrastinator's Guide to Getting Things Done (Guilford Press, December 2009).