21 Life-Enriching Affirmations to Live By

As someone who grew up in the Christian faith, affirmations have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My mum made it a point to instill the importance of knowing the Word of God by heart, and one of the ways she encouraged me to do so is by reciting Bible verses aloud and speaking positivity into my life. Over the years I’ve made this empowering practice a daily habit and I thought I’d share some of my favourites with you. 

This compilation comprises a blend of personalized Bible verses and mantras I’ve come across during my yoga practice (a special thanks to Yoga with Kassandra). Affirmations should not be viewed as magic spells; rather, they function like vitamins—beneficial for your well-being, yet only a component in sustaining a healthy body. It’s essential to engage in regular physical activity, maintain a nutritious diet, and incorporate other practices for overall well-being. Similarly, achieving goals, fostering positive relationships, adhering to discipline, and addressing the six dimensions of wellness (physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, and social) alongside affirmations can truly make a substantial impact.

21 Powerful Affirmations for Daily Life

The beauty of affirmations is that they can be as intentional and specific as you want. If you want to feel more confident or comfortable with your body image, then opt for body positive affirmations. Those who struggle with anxious thoughts or a chaotic state of mind can make mental affirmations an area of focus. If you’re just looking to feel more in tune with yourself and your environment, then grounding affirmations may be just what you need. The point is these affirmations are available for you to use when and how you see fit. 

Body positive affirmations

1. I am grateful for every cell in my body.
2. I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
3. My heart and mind are in perfect harmony.
4. I am in tune with my needs.
5. I celebrate myself.
6. My uniqueness is my strength.
7. I embrace all parts of myself.

Affirmations for a peaceful and open mind

1. There is nothing I can’t learn, master, and excel in.
2. I am filled with creative energy.
3. My thoughts and ideas are worth sharing.
4. I welcome abundance into my life.
5. I balance giving and receiving.
6. My capacity for love is endless.
7. I see the best in others and in myself.

Affirmations for grounding and safety

1. All is well and I am safe.
2. I am calm and centered.
3. I am at peace with life.
4. I am grounded and stable.
5. I do not have the spirit of fear; but of power, love, and a sound mind.
6. All things are working together for my good.

7. I trust my intuition.

Closing Thoughts

There is no formula for when and how to incorporate these affirmations into your life. For example, I say my affirmations in the morning before I start my day. You may decide to say them at night before bed or set up hourly reminders on your phone so you can say them throughout the day. You may use them to journal or write them on sticky notes and place them around your house. It essentially comes down to what works best for you. 

Feel free to share any affirmations from the list that resonate with you in the comments. To conclude, here’s a Bible verse that encapsulates my perspective on a healthy approach to life: 

Philippians 4:8-9 MSG

Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.