101 Best Affirmations for Motivation.

Even with the best of intentions, it’s hard to stay motivated. New year plans to eat healthier, sleep earlier, react less, focus more, become harder to stick to after a while. Old habits die hard, so they say.

I know only too well how important motivation is. I love my life as a homeschool, blogging mom, but that doesn’t mean it’s a walk in the park. My days are sometimes intense and exhausting. According to Psychology Today, mothers are “drowning in stress” trying to do it all.

But it’s not all bad news. There are ways to manage stress, stay motivated and live a present and joyful life. I like to call this my formula for thriving.

I use a combination of meditation, running, journaling, eating well, being around positive people and affirmations to keep me in a good place. Spending time on this process turned my life around, and I am happy to share a part of it with you now. Affirmations are like a self-care powerhouse and I would not be without them.

Jump to the affirmations.

What are affirmations and why they rock in five bullet points?

1. Affirmations are positive statements used to challenge negative thoughts or beliefs.
2. They are a super simple activity that you can do multiple times a day with little effort.
3. You can choose to focus on one area of life, such as self-esteem or career, or focus on general positivity.
4. They have a positive impact on the lives of others around you. Happier in yourself, happier in the way you interact with the people in your life.
5. Motivational affirmations are the perfect way to start the day in a positive mindset. Own you morning, own your day.

Tips for effective affirmations.

Start by journaling if you can. It’s good to see the negative patterns you have fallen into. Base your affirmations on these findings.

Keep them in the present tense. You want to say affirmations as if you have already achieved them for most positive outcomes. Such as “I am happy” not “I want to be happy”.

Keep them short and concise. This is where journaling can help. This doesn’t mean you can’t write longer affirmations if needed. Just keep to the point and make them as easy to remember as you can.

Be consistent. How often you say them are up to you? How motivated are you to change? I like to have my current affirmations written in a few places around the house, on my phone and in my bag. I say them multiple times a day. Just be consistent.

Speak them out loud and in front of a mirror. Do this once and see how powerful you feel whilst speaking them. You can also use down time like waiting for a doctor’s appointment to say them in your head.

Visualize the outcome. How does this mega positive, motivated version of you look, feel, talk, dress? Say it, see it, feel it.

101 Affirmations for Motivation.

Affirmations for motivation.

1. I work with ease and at my pace; I don’t need to keep up with anyone else.
2. I am confident.
3. I am brave.
4. I will keep working on my dreams even when I don’t feel inspired to.
5. Hard times will come, they will not stop me.
6. I exist in a state of high energy, I am grateful for this gift.
7. Daily, small positive steps move me in the right direction.
8. I refuse to give up.
9. Other people’s negative beliefs do not affect me or hold me back.
10. I am full of so much potential.
11. I deeply and fully accept myself.
12. I am brave, I will face my fears.
13. My past experiences have made me stronger.
14. Every moment I can start again.
15. Today I made a difference.
16. My work matters.
17. I don’t need other’s approval to be amazing.
18. I was born to shine.
19. It’s ok for me to shine bright.
20. I create my reality through work, trust, and determination.
21. I am already a success.

Affirmations for Perseverance.

1. Every step moves me towards my goal.
2. I am strong.
3. I am constantly, consistently improving.
4. I am powerful.
5. I will never give up.
6. Life might throw me difficulties. They are just part of the journey.
7. I am manifesting positive change.
8. Negative thoughts have no power over me.
9. Positive things are heading my way.
10. Just keep going.
11. Some days, a tiny step is all that you need.
12. I believe in my purpose.
13. I am already abundant.
14. I will count my blessings daily.
15. I have grit!
16. Perseverance is my middle name.
17. I welcome new things into my life with a joyful heart.
18. I am creating my best life.
19. I don’t need to see the big goals today, just the next level.
20. I keep moving forward with an open heart and a joyful smile.

Morning Affirmations for Motivation.

1. Today will be a great day.
2. Thank you for this day.
3. I start this day motivated with ease.
4. Thank you for this beautiful day.
5. What a beautiful day I am about to begin.
6. I wake full of creative energy.
7. My first thought today is gratitude for all I have.
8. I chose to start this day with the right mindset.
9. I have a healthy body, a kind heart, and an abundant mind.
10. I already have everything I need in this moment.

Success Affirmations for Motivation.

1. I believe in my purpose.
2. I trust myself and my inner wisdom.
3. My possibility for success is limitless.
4. I may fail. I will get back up and try again until I succeed.
5. I deserve success.
6. I am open to all the abundance the Universe is sending my way.
7. Every single day, I move closer to my goal.
8. I chose positive daily habits.
9. I am worthy of great things.
10. I am overflowing with positive energy, abundance is attracted to me.
11. What others think of me is none of my business.
12. I surround myself with positive people.
13. I am my own motivator.
14. I can see the life of my dreams.
15. I am open to the doors of opportunity.
16. I let go of limiting beliefs that hold me back.
17. I am great at what I do.
18. I can overcome difficulties.
19. I have succeeded at ___________________?
20. I have already achieved _________________?

Runners affirmations for motivation

1. I will run often and run far.
2. I get up and run with ease in my heart.
3. Every mile I get stronger.
4. Today will be a great run.
5. I am filled with high energy and positivity.
6. I am a powerful runner.
7. It isn’t getting easier; I am getting stronger.
8. I am stronger than any excuse.
9. Get up, lace up, show up.
10. Never give up.
11. I am running mindfully.
12. I will feel the discomfort and still keep going.
13. Look how far I have come already.
14. My legs are strong, my mind is stronger.
15. I love to run! How lucky I am.

Mom’s motivation affirmations

1. I am everything that my child needs.
2. I am a blessing to my children.
3. Today is a new day. Let go of the past.
4. I am grateful for this beautiful time in my life.
5. I am a better person because of my children.
6. Today will be a good day.
7. I radiate happiness and joy.
8. I will look after my physical and mental health.
9. Even on the tough days, I am enough.
10. My children love me, it is enough.
11. I love and laugh with ease.
12. I am present and awake with my children.
13. I am happy to be a beautifully imperfect mother.
14. I love the small things in life.
15. I chose a joyful day over a productive day.

Final thoughts.

Changing your mindset can be a challenge and takes time and persistence. Be patient, be gentle on yourself, but never give up.

There is a catch (isn’t there always?). You need to follow up with positive action.

Positive thoughts, positive actions, positive change.

Believe you can and you’re halfway there.

Theodore Roosevelt

I really advise to journal alongside affirmations. Journals are a record of how far you have come and what challenges you have overcome (or are yet to overcome). I am really excited to be learning all about bullet journaling at the moment and I will have some great posts coming up on this.

Some other posts that might be useful for you;

Post: 51 Positive January Journal Prompts

Post: How to make your Goal Setting Vision Board

Post: 159 Affirmations for Letting Go.

Here with you

Amanda x