The year 2021 is now upon us. Like every new year, we all strive to create new goals or resolutions so can improve in the future. However, some people also create short inspirational statements for themselves called affirmations. Affirmations are often used by people to help them cope with life’s challenges and empower themselves to take control of their well-being. Here are five positive affirmations for better mental health that you can start living by in the new year and beyond.
“I Love Myself for Who I Am”
This first affirmation is a commonly used but still important one for your daily life. If the stress of the past year has affected your self-esteem, then introduce this confidence-boosting statement into your life. When you say or write the statement, “I love myself for who I am,” you may start to have a different perception of yourself—and a greater belief that you are special just the way you are.
“I Have Faith in my Abilities”
Another great thing about positive affirmations is that they restore your confidence in achieving goals. That’s why this next affirmation, “I have faith in my abilities,” is an excellent one to live your life by in 2021. When you repeat this statement to yourself, you start to believe you can achieve anything.
To illustrate: What if you were assigned a project by your boss? Looking at the details of the project, you might initially find the project to be daunting or too difficult to complete. This affirmation just might change your mindset and help you have more confidence in your abilities.
“I Am Strong in Mind, Body and Spirit”
We all experience many obstacles in our lives, the current pandemic being another example. But by focusing on the affirmation, “I am strong in mind, body and spirit,” we are in a better position to overcome our trials and tribulations. Some people credit their relationship with God in helping them to do this. By using this powerful statement in your life, it will become a little easier for you to overcome you may be facing.
“My Diagnosis Does Not Define Me”
Being diagnosed with a physical or mental illness can be a devastating thing. If you’re struggling with your health, try using this affirmation as your daily motto: “My diagnosis does not define me.” If you’re diagnosed with bipolar disorder, for example, you must say to yourself that you are not a “bipolar girl or boy.” Your diagnosis is what you have, not who you are.
“I Am Worthy of Love and Happiness”
This last positive affirmation to live by reinforces the fact that you are deserving of two things: love and happiness. As humans, we all crave connection and feelings of joy. Try repeating to yourself every day, “I am worthy of love and happiness,” and you will be more likely to receive those feelings in your life.
These positive mental health affirmations are all statements you can start living by in 2021 to change your way of thinking and attitude. We at Step Up for Mental Health can also help you along the way. Check out our website for more information on our services and reach out to us if you’d like further support.
