Self-love affirmations are probably the most important thing you can do right now.
Because when your head is filled up with thoughts like, “I’m such a failure,” these affirmations can help you…
- Have self-compassion when you do make mistakes.
- Understand that you deserve love no matter what others have said.
- Know your strength and what you’re able to overcome.
- Work towards a future you deserve because you know your worth.
You’re not alone when it comes to the negative thoughts that come into your head (been there), but you’re also not alone when it comes to changing them.
I’m working on improving myself and getting rid of bad beliefs and self-hate too.
So let’s do this together. ❤️
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99 Affirmations for Self-Love
While many of these affirmations of self-love can be read out loud in the mornings, I’d definitely recommend spacing them out throughout your day. Or even recording and listening to them as you drive to work or do errands.
And while it’s up to you in how you want to use these affirmations, just make sure to focus on them and allow them to change how you think and act towards yourself.
You deserve love and compassion in every area of your life, so let’s change how you see yourself.
Daily Self-Love Affirmations
1. I am worthy of love and respect, exactly as I am today.
2. I choose to treat myself with kindness and patience, recognizing that my journey is unique and valuable.
3. Every breath I take is a new opportunity to love and accept myself more deeply.
4. I am committed to speaking to myself with love and to silencing my inner critic with compassion.
5. My self-worth is not defined by others’ opinions or external achievements; it comes from within and is unshakeable.
Positive Self-Love Affirmations
6. I radiate beauty, strength, and grace. My love for myself is a source of endless power.
7. Each day, I am filled with an abundance of happiness, love, and peace because I choose to see the good in myself.
8. I am surrounded by love because I give love to myself. The more I love myself, the more love I have to share with others.
9. I accept my uniqueness and celebrate what makes me different. Loving myself means I am at peace with who I am.
10. Every challenge I face is an opportunity to grow and affirm my strength. I love myself for my resilience and courage.
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Self-Love Affirmations for Your Happiness
11. My happiness blossoms from within as I nurture myself with love and kindness. I am my own source of joy.
12. I deserve to feel joy and happiness every day, and I allow myself to experience these emotions fully.
13. With each act of self-love, my happiness grows stronger and more vibrant. I am committed to caring for myself.
14. I release all negativity that rests in my heart and fill that space with love and joy. My happiness is a reflection of my self-love.
15. My heart is overflowing with happiness because I love who I am. I celebrate my journey and all that I have become.
Motivational Self-Love Affirmations
16. I am unstoppable because the love I hold for myself fuels my drive to achieve my dreams. Every step I take is a step towards greatness.
17. With self-love as my foundation, I am empowered to pursue my passions fearlessly and live my life to the fullest.
18. Every day, I choose to move forward with courage and confidence, knowing that loving myself is the key to overcoming any obstacle.
19. I am motivated by the love and respect I have for myself. This love pushes me to grow, evolve, and become the best version of myself.
20. I give myself the permission to go after what I want. My self-love reminds me that I deserve success and happiness in all that I pursue.
Affirmations for Healing & Forgiveness
21. I embrace the journey of healing with an open heart, knowing that each step forward is a step toward peace and forgiveness.
22. I forgive myself for past mistakes and embrace my experiences as valuable lessons. In forgiveness, I find freedom and the strength to grow.
23. I release all resentment and welcome love and forgiveness into my heart. With each breath, I let go of the past and invite healing.
24. Healing is a choice, and today I choose to forgive myself and others. I celebrate the freedom that comes with forgiveness.
25. I am gentle with myself as I navigate the waters of healing and forgiveness. I recognize that true healing takes time and patience.
Affirmations for Letting Go of Comparisons
26. I am on my own unique path, and I honor my journey, knowing that comparison hurts my progress.
27. I release the need to compare myself to others. My worth is intrinsic and cannot be measured by external standards.
28. Each day, I choose to celebrate my progress and victories, no matter how small, rather than compare my journey to someone else’s.
29. I acknowledge that everyone’s path is different, and I embrace my unique journey with love and confidence. My value is not defined by comparison.
30. I am more than enough, just as I am. I let go of comparisons and embrace my strengths, weaknesses, and everything that makes me unique.
Self-Esteem and Confidence Affirmations
31. I am worthy of my dreams and deserve to pursue them with confidence. My potential has no limit, and I trust in my abilities to achieve greatness.
32. Each day, I am becoming more confident in who I am. I stand tall and proud, embracing my strengths and my flaws alike.
33. I radiate confidence and self-assurance. My presence is bold and strong, and I voice my thoughts and opinions with clarity and conviction.
34. I am competent, smart, and able. The challenges I face make me stronger and more resilient. I welcome them as opportunities to prove my strength.
35. My self-esteem is growing every day because I treat myself with respect and kindness. I am my own best ally and supporter.
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Self-Expression
36. I honor my authentic voice and express my true self with ease and confidence. My uniqueness is my power.
37. I am free to be me in all my expressions. I embrace my creativity, thoughts, and feelings, and I share them with the world boldly.
38. My words and actions are expressions of my true self. I communicate with honesty and integrity, and I am understood.
39. I allow myself to express my emotions freely and without fear. My vulnerability is a strength that connects me deeply with others.
40. Every day, I discover new ways to express my true self. My journey of self-expression is a journey of joy and discovery.
Self-Care Affirmations
41. I prioritize my well-being by giving myself the care and attention I deserve. Self-care is not selfish; it is essential.
42. Every act of self-care is a testament to my worth. I am worthy of love, rest, and happiness.
43. I listen to my body and give it the nourishment, rest, and activity it needs. My physical, emotional, and mental health are my top priorities.
44. In moments of stress and overwhelm, I choose to respond with self-compassion and patience. I allow myself time to rest and recharge.
45. I celebrate taking time for myself because it strengthens my ability to be present and supportive to others. My self-care enriches my relationships.
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Self-Love Affirmations for Self-Doubt
46. I trust my intuition and wisdom. Every decision I make is guided by self-love and confidence in my abilities.
47. I am capable of achieving my goals and overcoming challenges. Self-doubt has no place in my journey towards success.
48. I replace thoughts of self-doubt with affirmations of my worth. I am deserving of my dreams and capable of making them a reality.
49. My journey is filled with learning and growth. Mistakes are not failures, but opportunities to grow stronger and wiser.
50. Each day, I speak to myself with kindness and encouragement. I am my own biggest supporter in the face of self-doubt.
Self-Compassion
51. I acknowledge my feelings with no judgment and offer myself the compassion I need to heal and grow.
52. With every breath, I release criticism and embrace compassion. I am worthy of love, especially from myself.
53. I understand that being imperfect is part of being human. I accept myself fully and meet my imperfections with compassion.
54. My mistakes are opportunities for learning and growth, not reasons for self-punishment. I treat myself with kindness and compassion.
55. I am patient with myself as I navigate my journey of growth. My path is unique, and I walk it with self-compassion and understanding.
Affirmations for Overcoming Perfectionism
56. I embrace progress over perfection. Every step forward is valuable and brings me closer to my goals.
57. I release the need for perfection and celebrate my efforts and achievements, no matter how small.
58. My worth is not defined by my accomplishments or the lack of mistakes. I am worthy because of who I am, not what I do.
59. I allow myself to make mistakes and learn from them. They are part of my growth and development.
60. Perfection is an illusion. I choose authenticity and self-compassion over striving for the impossible.
Gratitude Towards Yourself
61. I am grateful for my body and all it does for me every day. I honor it with love and care.
62. I thank myself for the strength I have to face challenges. My resilience is a gift I celebrate.
63. For every experience that has shaped me, I am thankful. I am a unique blend of my past, my present, and my future possibilities.
64. I am thankful for the love I can give and receive. My heart’s capacity to love is a beautiful part of who I am.
65. I appreciate my mind for its creativity, curiosity, and capacity for growth. I am grateful for my thoughts and ideas.
Self-Worth
66. I acknowledge my inherent worth and refuse to let anyone or anything diminish it. I am valuable just as I am.
67. My self-worth is not contingent upon the opinions of others or my achievements. It is an unshakeable truth of my existence.
68. I am deserving of love, respect, and kindness from both myself and others. My value is immense and non-negotiable.
69. Every day, I choose to honor my worth by making choices that reflect my value. I am worthy of positive experiences and fulfilling relationships.
70. I celebrate my unique qualities and contributions to the world. My worth is defined by my authenticity and the love I share.
Setting Boundaries
71. I honor my needs and feelings by setting clear boundaries. My boundaries protect my well-being and reflect my self-respect.
72. I give myself permission to say no to what does not serve me and yes to what nourishes my soul. My boundaries affirm my right to choose.
73. I communicate my boundaries with confidence and clarity. I am worthy of respect and understanding from others.
74. Each boundary I set is a commitment to my health, happiness, and peace of mind. I am dedicated to honoring my personal space and needs.
75. I respect my own limits and trust my intuition to guide me in establishing healthy boundaries. My self-love grows stronger with every boundary I set.
Self-Love Affirmations for Your Inner Peace
76. I embrace peace within myself. My inner peace is a sacred sanctuary that I nurture with love and care.
77. With each breath, I release tension and welcome calmness. My heart and mind are in harmony, and I am at peace with myself.
78. I let go of what I cannot control and focus on my inner tranquility. My peace is my strength and my guide.
79. I am gentle with myself in thoughts, words, and actions. Kindness towards myself cultivates profound inner peace.
80. My inner peace is unaffected by external chaos. I carry a calmness within me, no matter where I go or what I face.
Other Affirmations for Loving Yourself
81. Just because I made a mistake, doesn’t mean that I’m a failure.
82. I don’t have to wait for others to love me so that I can love myself.
83. I am lovable and worthy of good things in my life. I don’t have to reject or chase away good things.
84. I deserve to be loved and taken care of by myself and others.
85. I don’t deserve people who treat me poorly and like I don’t matter.
86. I am not defined by what my parents told me growing up. I am my own person and I am loved.
87. I am not defined by what other people told me growing up. I am my own person and I am loved.
88. It’s safe to love and take care of myself, nothing bad is going to happen.
89. I deserve to have people in my life who treat me well and show me love in their words and actions.
90. I am not defined by my past, I am defined by what I do now and how I treat myself and others.
91. Being hard on myself doesn’t work. I grow by loving myself enough to change habits.
92. Working on my mental health is self-love.
93. I am lovable and I don’t allow outside sources to tell me otherwise.
94. My past, present, and future self are worthy of love.
95. I love being kind to myself.
96. I belong. I am not a reject.
97. I respect myself and my needs.
98. I am compassionate and forgiving of my past mistakes.
99. I give myself permission do actions that will love myself, no matter what circumstance may arise.
Bonus: I can love myself and who I am becoming in this process.
What’s Your Favorite Affirmation for Self-Love of All Time?
This one is hard (and of course subjective), but I feel that this self-love affirmation is my favorite:
“Just because I made a mistake, doesn’t mean that I’m a failure.”
It’s an amazing reminder that you’re gong to make SO MANY mistakes in your life. It’s not gonna stop.
But you know what should stop? Being hard on yourself for those mistakes.
Being mean and uncompassionate to yourself isn’t going to help or change anything. You only have one life, so why not be kind and help yourself grow with patience?
Loving Yourself Affirmations FAQ
Yep! As long as you’re being consistent and pairing it with action. It’s important to say them daily, but it’s also important to make sure you’re reinforcing these truths. You want to back the affirmations up with actions that support the new beliefs.
As long as you’re backing them up with action, saying affirmations daily can help change the negative beliefs you have. It can help to get rid of the lies you or others have said about yourself, and change them out for empowering beliefs.
If we’re talking about daily, do them for as long as you want. It doesn’t have to be an overwhelming amount of affirmations and time spent to be effective.
But if we’re talking about overtime, then I would suggest doing them until you see a full change in how you see yourself. And even then, it’s up to you if you want to continue your self-love affirmations.
I know it can sometimes be so hard to overcome negative thoughts and patterns you have, but I promise you, you’re gonna make it!
You have what it takes to change your beliefs, and these self-love affirmations can help you do this!
PS – What are your favorite affirmations for self-love? I’d like to read them!
Chasing Foxes was started in 2016 as a way for Grace and her husband, Silas, to start traveling. However, they started to realize that they had a passion for improving themselves, and wanted to help others level up their lives as well. So whether it's with cooking, travel, or staying healthy, they want to help you better your life bit by bit, as they do the same.