Affirmations For Anxiety: 108 Powerful Affirmations [Relaxing Effect]

Obviously this article is not intended to replace any medical treatment or therapy. That being said, if you’re feeling nervous, restless or tense, keep reading this article because I’ll share with you 108 affirmations for anxiety and most importantly I’ll tell you how to use and how to create your own affirmations.

For the purpose of this article, it’s important to remind you the 3 characteristics that make a thought extremely powerful and capable of governing our days.

Repetition. Certain negative thoughts take root in our mind because we have repeated them hundreds of times in our life. This means that in order for our positive affirmations to also become effective, we will have to repeat them constantly (more details on this point later).

Credibility. Our negative beliefs affect us because they are… plausible. In other words, we believe it because in the past we have had life experiences that have confirmed certain thoughts. To ensure that our positive affirmations also work, we cannot therefore shoot “magic” phrases far into the air, we must build affirmations that are based on real facts, or in any case on experiences from our past in which we have had winning attitudes.

Emotion. Finally, certain negative affirmations work because they are almost always accompanied by equally powerful negative emotions. The same principle must therefore be applied to our positive affirmations: in order for them to work, we cannot repeat them mechanically, but we must recite them trying to leverage emotions that are consistent with what we are repeating to ourselves.

Please, use the following affirmations wisely: take inspiration from these phrases and adapt them to your reality so that you can feel calm and relaxed. Do not select statements that are completely contrary to your current situation. Initially, select no more than 5-7 statements to focus on. At the end of the article, I will provide you with further information on how to best use these positive affirmations (when, how many times, etc.) and how to create your own.

1. I choose to be at ease.

2. I chose thoughts that are uplifting and nurturing.

3. I’m exactly where I should be.

4. I do my absolute best.

5. Please forgive me. I let go of the past.

6. I am looking forward to a good and happy future.

7. I am secure. I breathe in the good and breathe out the bad.

8. I breathe in vitality, brightness, and wellness and expel pessimism, gloom, and disease.

9. I am courageous and strong. I’ll be OK.

10. My anxiety is not me.

11. My anxiousness is currently being reduced.

12. I direct my efforts on my values rather than my anxiety.

13. I have the ability to overcome my anxiety.

14. My breathing is under my control.

15. I practice inner peace.

16. I value the beauty that surrounds me.

17. I’ll make it. I’ve previously dealt with anxiousness.

18. I’ll make it through this time. My triggers fascinate me.

19. I have the ability to wait.

20. I take each day as it comes.

21. This is my current state. I’m not in any danger;

22. I’m simply nervous; it’ll pass.

23. Everything in my life is fine. Everything is in my favor.

24. Only good can emerge from this circumstance.

25. I’m in good hands!

26. It’s only a thought, and it can be altered.

27. Power resides in the present moment at all times.

28. Our future is created by every idea we have.

29. I release myself and forgive myself.

30. At all times, I am Divinely guided and guarded.

31. I believe in the natural order of things.

32. There is a limitless pool of love deep within my being.

33. I am well-liked and content.

34. My positive thoughts contribute to my physical well-being.

35. I admire and respect myself.

36. I feel empathy for everyone.

37. I am deserving of everything good.

38. I am now surrounded by endless support, brightness, and happiness.

39. I feel safe speaking up for myself.

40. For any perceived wrongs, I forgive everyone in my past. I let them go with love.

41. Life has given us today as a sacred gift.

42. I effortlessly cross all bridges.

43. Everywhere I walk, I encounter love.

44. Nobody requires me to prove myself.

45. I have faith in my instincts.

46. I’m ready to pay attention to that still, small voice within.

47. Everywhere I go, I am met by affection.

48. The past is no longer relevant.

49. I am open to miracles in my life.

50. I am undergoing positive transformation.

51. It’s a joy to nourish myself, and I’m worth the effort spent on my recovery.

52. Everything I need to know is revealed at precisely the appropriate time.

53. I believe in the natural order of things.

54. I pay attention to my body’s messages with affection.

55. I accept responsibility for my imperfections.

56. In my world, everything is fine.

57. I am at ease, pleased, and joyful.

58. I choose happiness today because I am in power of how I feel.

59. Life is really straightforward.

60. What I send out returns to me.

61. I’ve decided to give love today.

62. Life speaks yes to me as I say yes to it.

63. In my physique, I am at ease.

64. Because this is a stressful situation, I’ll take extra precautions.

65. I’ll stay in the now and take things one day at a time.

66. I’ve chosen to be upbeat.

67. I’m doing everything I can to stay physically and emotionally fit.

68. This will also pass. I’ll make it through.

69. I’ll concentrate on what I can control and let go of the rest.

70. My dread is reasonable, but dwelling on the worst-case scenario isn’t productive.

71. I’m going to attempt to be kind and kind to myself.

72. At the same moment, I can feel terrified and courageous.

73. All I can ask of myself is to do the best I can.

74. I will seek assistance when I am having difficulty.

75. My emotions are temporary. I’m always thankful for something.

76. I’ll adopt a healthy coping strategy when I’m feeling overwhelmed.

77. Taking a moment to rest or enjoy yourself is beneficial.

78. Others can help me if I need it.

79. This isn’t unique to me.

80. When I’m scared, I’ll seek strength and guidance from my Higher Power.

81. My body and mind are in desperate need of rest.

82. As a result, I’m going to slumber in peace.

83. I am more capable than I believe.

84. I’m not in danger. I am not in any danger. I am comfortable and confident.

85. In large gatherings, I am at ease.

86. There isn’t anything I can’t overcome. I am unconcerned.

87. In unfamiliar settings, I maintain my composure.

88. I have a sense of command. I am courageous and strong.

89. Anxiety is not harmful. I’m just feeling uneasy.

90. I’m going to get through this.

91. My mental image isn’t really healthy.

92. It’s just me being pessimistic. I’ll get through it.

93. To get through this, I’m going to do things I love. I’ll be OK.

94. I’ve given presentations before and am certain that I can do it again.

95. I’ll feel so proud of myself when this is over.

96. It will get easier if I keep doing it.

97. Everyone remarked I did a fantastic job the last time I gave a presentation.

98. Taking long breaths will help me relax before going in.

99. I’m at ease, serene, and composed.

100. This sensation is fleeting and will disappear quickly.

101. Everything is fine in my environment, and I am secure.

102. I’ve been captured by the Universe. I exhale deeply and relax!

103. I exhale my tension. I am at ease, pleased, and joyful.

104. I feel at ease as a wave of calm rushes over me.

105. All of the muscles in my body loosen and relax when I exhale.

106. I let go of the strain with each exhale.

107. My body and mind are becoming less stressed.

108. Every day, I feel more relaxed and tranquil.

1. Identify Your Priorities

First of all, what are the areas of your life where you really feel the need to make a change? Would you like to be more calm and relaxed? Less anxious during social situations? Do you feel you need to improve your relationship with your partner? Do you want to take care of your health? Try to focus your personalized positive affirmations on a specific area of ​​your life that you would like to improve.

2. Excitement

As seen, the statements are most effective when accompanied by a strong emotional drive. Therefore, carefully evaluate the choice of words and expressions, preferring those that may have the highest emotional impact for you. Amongst the affirmations for anxiety I shared with you above, I’m sure you can find some affirmations that match with your current emotional state.

3. Be Consistent and Realistic

It is important that your statements align with your personal values. If respect and honesty are essential for you, it is useless to repeat to you “I am a salesperson willing to do anything to achieve my financial goals”. Second, it is important that your statements are realistic and translatable into concrete action. If the statements are too vague or too far from your reality, you will run the risk of not believing in them yourself. For example, “I feel healthy” may be too general a statement for you. You could make it more specific by turning it into: “I feel in a great mood and full of energy”; “My body is strong, ‘flexible and resistant’; “I run every morning and this gives me energy”; “I feed with balance” and so on.

4. Transform Negative Into Positive

Unfortunately our internal dialogue is often negative. But these negative thoughts and beliefs can be a great way to spot our personalized positive affirmations. In fact, you can start from these intrusive and disempowering thoughts and transform them into their positive version. “You’re the usual indecisive” can become: “I choose carefully and make good decisions”. or “I decide with timing for my life”.

5. Present

Our mind is not designed for the future. Always write your affirmations in the present tense, as if everything is already happening. This is essential for your mind to believe, on an unconscious level, in the statement and “settle” on that new parameter. If you write instead: “I will make very good decisions”. Your mind will always postpone your transformation to an unspecified future. Now let’s see how to use your personalized positive affirmations in an effective way… 

When?

Choose a specific time to repeat your statements. The ideal is in the morning, upon awakening, so as to start the day on the right foot.

How?

Repeat your affirmations aloud and if possible create a vision board that reminds you of them throughout the day.

How Many?

As explained in the article, focus on a maximum of 5-7 positive affirmations at a time.

How Many Times?

Repeat them for at least 5-10 minutes every day, but not more than a quarter of an hour (it wouldn’t help). If you wish, you can repeat the exercise at different times of the day, but no more than three times in a day (for example, you can repeat them in the morning when you wake up, at noon and in the evening before bed).

Good. Now that you know the most powerful anxiety affirmations and you have all the tools to best create your own personal affirmations, all you have to do is re-read, write them, use them and achieve all your goals!

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