Is your glass half full or half empty? How you answer this question may reflect on your outlook on life and your attitude.
Starting your day with positive morning affirmations can have a significant impact on the rest of your day. They might feel a little uncomfortable or unnatural at first, but once you get into the habit of using affirmations, you will notice yourself becoming more aware of your self-doubt and negative thought patterns, as they will start to change.
Research shows that daily affirmations change the brain on a cellular level. Our thoughts have a direct connection to our level of health.
The health benefits that positive thinking and affirmations may provide include:
Decrease health deteriorating stress
Control self-sabotaging thoughts and speech
Reduced anxiety
Improve mood
Promote positive coping
Enhanced self-esteem
Improve problem-solving under stress
Here are 10 morning affirmations to start your day.
I am feeling healthy and strong today
Today is going to be a really, really good day
I am talented
I am so grateful for life
I feel calm centered and balanced
I am in control of my emotions, thoughts, and actions
Everything is good
Today, I am full of energy and I’m overflowing with joy.
Today I am grateful to be alive and filled with serenity and happiness.
I give myself the care and attention that I deserve.
Positive affirmations can be a refreshing way to use positive self-talk to motivate you and start your day. Whether you’re seeking a means of coping with anxiety, want to get yourself pumped up for something, or just want to be more optimistic in general, try coming up with your own affirmations.