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202 Affirmations For Staying Positive and Present

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202 Positive Affirmations For Staying Present

How often do you say affirmations out loud or write them down? If you don’t believe in positive thinking, why would you want to repeat them over and over again?

These effective affirmations are powerful tools that can help us achieve our goals. They can also be very effective at helping us stay focused and motivated.

Positive affirmations are statements that you repeat to yourself in order to change your beliefs and behaviors.

For example, you might say something like, “I am happy and successful today” or “I love myself.” These statements are meant to create new neural pathways in your brain.

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202 Positive Affirmations For Staying Present

  • 1. I accept myself exactly as I am.
  • 2. The only thing one person cannot give another is love.
  • 3. “I am responsible for my thoughts.”
  • 4. “There is no failure except in not trying.”
  • 5. “Nothing worthwhile ever came easy.”
  • 6. “In every difficulty lies an opportunity.”
  • 7. I will take what life offers me with a smile on my face and gratitude in my heart.
  • 8. I have enough confidence in myself to go after my dreams and yet enough humility to realize it’s not always going to turn out right.
  • 9. “Sometimes things happen just because they’re supposed to happen.”
  • 10. My happiness depends on how much I let go of people who upset me.
  • 11. “No matter how strong the temptation, no matter how difficult it may seem, I choose to resist.”
  • 12. You will find strength when you decide to trust your own inner wisdom.
  • 13. We need time alone to recharge our batteries so we can keep going.
  • 14. There comes a moment in everyone’s life when he has to stand up and be himself. There are times when we may feel lost and confused and uncertain about where to make changes. But standing still doesn’t get us anywhere; only action will.”
  • 15. “If I fail, then I learn more than if I succeed.”
  • 16. “Whatever the situation, I choose to see everything in a good light.”
  • 17. When I’m calm and confident, then there isn’t anything that I can’t handle.
  • 18. “It’s not how hard I fall but in how many people I can pick myself back up.”
  • 19. “Every day brings me closer to my goal.
  • 20. “I refuse to waste any part of my life that could be better spent doing something worthwhile.”
  • 21. I must stop blaming others and start accepting responsibility for my actions.
  • 22. My greatest fear is never being true to myself.
  • 23. A friend will come into your life when you least expect him.
  • 24. “Life is full of obstacles–things which try to block our way. The answer is within each of us. We need only access this power.”
  • 25. “There are three certainties in life: Death, taxes, and changing diapers.”
  • 26. I know I can accomplish whatever I set my mind to.
  • 27. I choose to take control of my future and create the life I dream about.
  • 28. I value my mental health and make it a priority.”
  • 29. I forgive those who hurt me.
  • 30. All the beauty there is, all the trees, flowers, planets, stars, music, food and wine was created from nothingness.
  • 31. “I choose to see the best possible outcome.”
  • 32. “Even though it seems impossible, I believe I can do it.”
  • 33. “I can deal with anything because all events are opportunities to grow and become stronger.”
  • 34. I focus on the positive side of life rather than its negative aspects.
  • 35. I think clearly and build on my strengths.
  • 36. “As long as I believe that something can happen–it will.”
  • 37. “I want to live forever. To truly enjoy living at any given age, I must live now.”
  • 38. “I am grateful for the lessons I’ve learned.”
  • 39. “Life is lived forward looking backward.
  • 40. I know that I can always depend on the love and support of family and friends.”
  • 41. The key to a fulfilling life is balance.
  • 42. “I am content with my achievements, even if they don’t amount to much.”
  • 43. “I value every person who has helped me along the way.”
  • 44. “I look beyond what lies ahead and prepare for what’s around the corner.”
  • 45. Whenever someone makes me feel inferior, I remember that I share common ancestors with every other successful person.
  • 46. “I am willing to change and adapt.”
  • 47. “I know that there’s always room for improvement.”
  • 48. What would it mean to live a happier life? It means making choices based on values instead of emotions.”
  • 49. “I believe in miracles.”
  • 50. “You’re never too old or mature to learn something new.”
  • 51. “Today is one of my lucky days!”
  • 52. “We are often misled by our feelings, rather than what is logical.”
  • 53. “People like me always seem to find their place in the world.”
  • 54. “I have faith – an inner certainty that leads me toward wisdom.”
  • 55. “Our attitudes determine our actions, and ultimately our destiny.”
  • 56. “I accept myself just as I am.”
  • 57. “Successful people plan, while average people wait until disaster strikes.
  • 58. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
  • 59. “If I’m having trouble finding something, I know where to look.”
  • 60. “Happiness isn’t simply a matter of personal fulfillment; it also depends on how we treat others.
  • 61. “Fate causes coincidences, but free will allows them to happen.”
  • 62. “When you stop believing in yourself, you lose everything.”
  • 63. “Sometimes happiness doesn’t make sense; however, I still hold on to hope.”
  • 64. “Failure teaches more than success ever could.”
  • 65. I don’t let problems get to me; I let go of the past and move on.
  • 66. “In times of trial and tribulation, I refuse to give up.”
  • 67. If I fail I shall start again. If I succeed, I shall begin again.”
  • 68. “Love heals wounds.”
  • 69. “My attitude should be cheerful no matter what happens.”
  • 70. “No matter what happens, I’ll be okay.”
  • 71. “I take responsibility for my own behavior.”
  • 72. Success is not measured by the size of your income, but by the depth of your relationships.”
  • 73. “I am responsible for my own thoughts and words.”
  • 74. Everyday things add up to true wealth.”
  • 75. “It’s important to be happy regardless of circumstances.”
  • 76. “There will come a time when you realize that you have not failed; only people around you have failed to recognize your potential.”
  • 77. “I don’t try to change anything, I accept it as it is.”
  • 78. A child needs his father’s guidance more than the mother’s, yet a woman craves her husband’s attention more than anybody else’s.
  • 79. “No man is born hating another man because he belongs to a different race, religion, political party or social class.”
  • 80. “I am the master of my fate – I am the captain of my soul.”
  • 81. “Life is 10% what you experience and 90% how you respond to it.”
  • 82. “I surround myself with positive people.”
  • 83. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”
  • 84. “Don’t dwell on the past, focus on the future.”
  • 85. “The good Lord didn’t intend for anyone to suffer who didn’t deserve to suffer.”
  • 86. “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.”
  • 87. “Wherever you go, whatever course you decide upon, pursue with all your heart.”
  • 88. Always forgive, if at first you don’t ask why.
  • 89. “Never let your head hang low: Hold it high and proud. And smile.”
  • 90. “I’m determined to fulfill my dreams and seize the day.”
  • 91. “I’ve looked into the eyes of those less fortunate than me, and seen too much suffering to turn away from such misery.”
  • 92. “Wealth brings happiness, nothing more, nothing less.”
  • 93. “I am the ruler of my life, my passions are my guide.”
  • 94. “Remember this…it applies even after death…”
  • 95. “Be bold enough to do what feels right to you.”
  • 96. I value my physical health through my daily routine.
  • 97. “As long as you remember to breathe, there is always tomorrow.”
  • 98. “You cannot hide behind a mask forever. Eventually, you will have to show your face to the world.”
  • 99. “Today is exactly like yesterday. Tomorrow is like today; and every tomorrow is a mystery in itself.”
  • 100. “Take care of yourself, you’re worth it.”
  • 101. “Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect”
  • 102. “You must pay the price to attain success.”
  • 103. “To know thyself is the beginning of Wisdom”
  • 104. “You are here for a reason. Your life has meaning beyond any thing you can imagine.
  • 105. “Worrying does not solve problems, it makes them worse.”
  • 106. Be sure of two things in your life: That you are loved; and That the universe is unfolding according to its divine plan.
  • 107. “When you feel insecure, it means that you are secure somewhere inside.”
  • 108. “If something seems to be too good to be true, then it probably is.”
  • 109. “Never think yourself unworthy. You hold within yourself treasures far greater than rare jewels or valuable gems.”
  • 110. “Courage isn’t being afraid of the fear; courage is doing what you love anyway.”
  • 111. “The greatest secrets are hidden in plain view.”
  • 112. “Live each moment as though it were your last.”
  • 113. “Just when you think that all hope is lost, that there are no answers, you stumble on an answer.”
  • 114. “Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.”
  • 115. “There is no need to look back. The truth about your purpose is written across your forehead.
  • 116. The real challenge in life is resisting the temptation to conform.
  • 117. “Sometimes people are defined by their accomplishments rather than their character.”
  • 118. “In order to succeed, you must devote yourself wholly to your work.”
  • 119. “Great men have done great deeds and lived among commoners with humility.”
  • 120. Some people come into your life to teach you, others depart to remind you who you really are.
  • 121. “Only you can determine your destiny. Don’t ever let someone else tell you what yours should be.”
  • 122. “Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting – just letting go of the past.”
  • 123. “People aren’t always who they appear to be.”
  • 124. “The best way to get through anything is to learn from it.”
  • 125. “Love is something special between two hearts, the kind that grows stronger over time.”
  • 126. “Good health and happiness are never separated by physical distance.”
  • 127. “Forget the fears that plague your youth and concentrate on building the future you want.”
  • 128. “Everything happens for a reason. I won’t let negative thinking to ever affect me.”
  • 129. “You must have courage to change your own reality.”
  • 130. Every act of kindness begins the forgiveness process.”
  • 131. “We can’t control the events of our lives, but we can certainly choose how we respond to them.”
  • 132. “Faith is believing what you don’t yet see, even if you cannot explain why.”
  • 133. “I have learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
  • 134. “No matter where you go, there you are.”
  • 135. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.”
  • 136. Don’t wait until everything is perfect before you start living. Start now.”
  • 137. “How many leaves fall before winter?”
  • 138. “To live is to forgive.”
  • 139. “You will never know all the good fortune that lies ahead unless you risk going forward.”
  • 140. A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.
  • 141. Always give thanks for the food you eat because someday you may not be able to buy it again.
  • 142. It is better to conquer one day at a time.”
  • 143. “Laughter is contagious.”
  • 144. Difficult times and tough times don’t break me.
  • 145. “Wisdom comes with age and wisdom is valuable currency.”
  • 146. “If you want to make a difference in the world, be a force for good.”
  • 147 “Never compare yourself with anyone, or your achievements will become meaningless.
  • 148. “Everyone has his/her own path to success.”
  • 149. “If you keep walking a new road, you will eventually reach a place called Success”
  • 150. “Success depends upon the amount of time you devote to doing, thinking and believing.”
  • 151. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
  • 152. “Happiness is a choice.”
  • 153. “What other people think of us is none of our concern.”
  • 154. “Live each day as though it were your last.”
  • 155. “Dare to dream big dreams while taking baby steps towards achieving those dreams.”
  • 156. “There is no such thing as an unlucky person. Just unlucky days.”
  • 157. God gives us grace every day when we need it most.
  • 158. “Do not worry about your lack of perfection because no human being is perfect”
  • 159. “There are more ways than one to do any given task.”
  • 160. “When you realize neither praise nor blame matters much, then you are free and no longer held back by either.”
  • 161. “Be content with only just enough to satisfy your needs. If you try to get more, you will soon fill your life with possessions and experiences, which will leave no room for love.”
  • 162. “A goal without passion kills ambition.”
  • 163. Prayer changes things, whether you believe in prayer or not, it makes a difference.
  • 164. Keep your mind open to possibilities, and watch opportunities unfold.
  • 165. “Whatever you put out into the Universe comes right back to you.”
  • 166. Dreams are the key to unlock hidden potentialities.”
  • 167. “Change isn’t always easy, but it is necessary.”
  • 168. “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”
  • 169. “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.”
  • 170. “We can all succeed…all we need is the drive to achieve it!”
  • 171. “Nothing great ever came from nothing.”
  • 172. “Life is full of unanswered questions, why waste time on the answered ones?”
  • 173. “It takes 10 years to build a company; 5 minutes to ruin it.”
  • 174. “Opportunity knocks once – but you’ve got to be prepared to kick its butt down the stairs.”
  • 175. “Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.”
  • 176. “It is the mark of an educated mind to entertain a thought without accepting it immediately.”
  • 177. “Every second is a precious gift that should be enjoyed fully.”
  • 178. Your job may be difficult, but don’t let that stop you from trying.”
  • 179. “Let go of what doesn’t matter so you can concentrate on what does.
  • 180. “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”
  • 181. “Don’t sweat the small stuff; there is plenty of that.”
  • 182. “Always do your best. What you plant now will grow later on.”
  • 183. “It’s not your mistakes, but your ability to learn from them, that counts.”
  • 184. You’re never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.
  • 185. “Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.”
  • 186. “I’m sorry sometimes, but I have my reasons.”
  • 187. “It’s better to have loved, than to have been loved.”
  • 188. “Make friends with everyone, even your enemies. They’ll surprise you.”
  • 189. Remember to keep on smiling, even when times are tough.”
  • 190. “It’s better that way.”
  • 191. “Be yourself – unless someone else wants to be you.”
  • 192. “All you need is determination and focus. But above all, know this: You cannot change the world alone.”
  • 193. When life feels like it is passing you by, remember that you are the master of your own destiny.
  • 194. Happiness is not getting what you want, it’s wanting what you have.”
  • 195. “Courage is being scared to death while doing something you love.”
  • 196. “Never look down upon anyone who does not know how to enjoy life. Because he knows not how to live.”
  • 197. “God has given us dreams, the only thing we owe Him is to make sure He gets credit for ’em.”
  • 198. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There is no point in continuing to fail. And failure is probably what most people use as their motto anyway.”
  • 199. “There are two ways to conquer fear: Either face it, or prove it wrong.”
  • 200. “Successful people simply understand that achievement requires sacrifice.”
  • 201. “Sometimes you win because you get lucky, sometimes you lose because you deserve it.”
  • 202. “What we think determines our emotions, therefore we must control our thoughts if we would control our feelings.”

Conclusion

I hope that these positive statements will change your outlook on life in a more positive way. When you have confidence of mind and body, you will feel good about yourself and others around you. You will find that you become happier and more successful.

Best of luck!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Felix Prasetyo is the founder and publisher at Lifengoal, covering relationships, social skills, and personal growth. Felix holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia, and has also contributed to other media publications such as Addicted2Success.com and YogiApproved.

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