Positive Affirmations for Every Day of the Week

You have probably heard the term 'positive affirmations' before. These are gentle phrases that we can say to ourselves to replace negative opinions and negative thoughts we have. It's no surprise that many people literally get into the habit of putting themselves down on a daily basis, saying they're too fat, too skinny, too ugly, too tall, too short...where does it end? Saying "I'm slim and perfect" may feel ridiculous and untrue to some of us, so what we need are realistic positive affirmations that can help us feel better about ourselves and the way we function in our lives.

Here are seven positive affirmations: one for each day of the week. Remember to say them to yourself each day and, whatever else you do, believe them!

Monday - This is a new week. I deserve to have good days ahead and be successful.

Tuesday - I may not be perfect, but it is good enough that I try my best to be my best.

Wednesday - I have the power to create change in my life.

Thursday - I am alive and I matter in this world.

Friday - I have the ability to change myself inside and out.

Saturday - I am loved and have the ability to love, and this alone is a gift.

Sunday - I deserve love and peace of mind in my life.

You are special, and you are capable of living an amazing life. Remember that negative self talk is often a bad habit. It takes as much energy to be negative as it does to be positive. Life may throw tough curve balls at you, this is true, but the one constant in every situation is your ability to throw your arms around yourself and say, "I will be just fine."