If you’re a black woman, keep reading this article because I’ll share with you 110 positive affirmations for black women 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 as a black woman or girl. 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.
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I love myself.
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I love my complexion.
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I like how I present myself to others.
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People find me attractive.
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I choose me today.
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I am aware that I am intelligent and capable.
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I understand that I am greater than my surroundings.
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I’m comfortable in my own skin.
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I have the knowledge and skills to accomplish anything I desire.
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Whatever the situation, I will utter pleasant words and have happy thoughts.
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Success comes to me.
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Everything I desire is something I should possess.
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Today will be an eventful day.
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My black is just stunning.
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I will strive to be the best versions of myself possible.
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I believe in abundance rather than scarcity.
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I manifest the wonderful day I desire.
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I choose to achieve greatness.
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My natural skin is lovely and distinct.
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I know how to make wise choices.
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I’m going to be full of brilliant ideas today.
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I will complete all of my daily objectives.
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I’m going to have a good day today.
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I enjoy stepping outside of my comfort bubble to see what the future holds.
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My body has done incredible things and will remain to do so.
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It’s stunning. I intend to savor every minute of every experience.
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I will be the change I want to see in the world.
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I’m a tough cookie.
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I pick my own road to happiness.
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I understand that the difficulties of others are not mine.
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I am a lovely black lady who deserves to be loved, respected, and treated with kindness.
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I am dedicated to exploring all options that lead to a higher goal.
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I’m going to devote some time to investing in myself.
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As a complete sentence, I am at ease stating “No.”
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I’m going to make a positive change today by doing something I’ve never done before.
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In all of my relationships, I shall express thankfulness.
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All of my thoughts are optimistic.
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I know who I am because I was formed by a higher force.
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I invite love and happiness into my life.
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I am full of self-assurance.
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All challenges will be met with gratitude, confidence, and zeal.
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Everyone’s journey is respected by me.
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I am a compassionate and loving companion.
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Every encounter has taught me something.
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All of my relationships are important to me.
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I’ll be open to new possibilities.
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My achievement is under my control.
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Today is a new day to start all over.
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I will make choices that will benefit my happiness.
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I’m grateful for another day. I am fit and healthy.
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My future looks promising.
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I’m looking forward to a lovely day.
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Every day, I am characterized by positive energy and growing with purpose.
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I’m going to do something amazing today.
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I refuse to accept anything less than the finest from myself or others.
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I know I can be prosperous while still supporting my friends.
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I am free to be myself and show who I am to others.
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I give folks permission to show up for me.
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I am a caring, lovable person.
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Genuine connections with folks that want the best for me attract me.
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My relationships with others are built on good intentions.
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I make room for others to show up for me.
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Vulnerability gives me strength.
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My capacity to love others is increased by the love I feel for myself.
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I always seem to be on the correct track.
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I assist others in flashing their lights by shining mine.
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I don’t have to prove myself. I feel at home in any environment I enter.
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I concentrate on what energizes me.
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My energy acts as a compass for me. I win by being myself.
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My greatest source of hope is myself.
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I am supported and adored.
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My self-esteem is really high. Just as I am, I am the best version of myself.
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Every day, I discover new methods to reconnect with myself. I am completely deserving.
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Throughout all transformations, I am kind with myself. I am supported regardless of what happens.
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My emotions are valid, and I respect them all.
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Allowing myself to feel allows me to recover.
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My magic is self-evident. I’m taking control of my life.
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I breathe in my dreams and breathe out my fears.
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I let go of anything that doesn’t reciprocating my energy.
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My life’s timing is something I trust.
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Discipline allows me to find tranquilly.
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Every day, I strive to be a better version of myself.
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When I go into a room, my energy is apparent.
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What others think of me does not define me.
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I have nothing to lose by letting go of shame’s grip.
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I’m one step closer to healing by acknowledging my inner child.
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I accept full responsibility for building the life of my dreams.
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My intellect and emotions are both open to new experiences.
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I am energetically linked with whatever I want.
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Each day, I find modest ways to receive.
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I accomplish my objectives by concentrating on one at a time.
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To stay grounded in this moment, I don’t need all the solutions.
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My manifestations are obvious and direct.
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I trust my instincts to access my magic.
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My behaviors correspond to my objectives.
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My biggest boost comes from within.
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Things appear as they should be, not as I wish.
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By being what I want, I attract what I desire.
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I keep my word about taking care of myself.
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Pausing is a self-compassion act. Play is both vital and therapeutic.
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I do things with my body that make me happy.
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Rest is really important to me.
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I am able to receive more by doing less.
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I make the most of my free time.
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When I’m feeling overwhelmed, I focus on my breathing.
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My recreation is just as vital as my work.
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I can unplug while yet staying informed.
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My peace comes first.
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Stillness, calm, and simplicity are three of my favorite things.
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The pandemonium surrounding me can’t stand a chance against my inner peace.
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 creative and productive at work? Less anxious during stressful 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.
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 all the tools to best create your personal positive affirmations, all you have to do is re-read, write them, use them and achieve all your goals!
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