25 Affirmations for When You’re Feeling Down

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Do you need a little “pick-me-up” today? When you’re feeling down, affirmations can help you replace negative ideas about yourself or your life with more hopeful and positive thoughts. To give you inspiration for affirmations that may work for you, we’ve shared our thoughts on this practice, along with 25 phrases that will help you divert your mindset to hopeful and calm. 

Why Affirmations? 

Here’s a question: Can you simply think yourself into a positive mindset? In a way, yes! By replacing your negative thoughts with positive ones and imagining good feelings, you can boost your mood and change your thought patterns. It might feel a little silly to talk to yourself, especially with phrases that may seem obvious, but when you try it, you’ll likely notice your mood changing. Choose the affirmations that resonate with you the most, and try saying them to yourself whenever you’re feeling down. Have one that works best for you? Put it somewhere you can see it every day. 

Repeat These Affirmations When You’re Feeling Down

  1. It’s okay to slow down and rest. 
  2. I am safe. 
  3. I am resilient, and I will make it through. 
  4. I have the power to change my life. 
  5. I can achieve anything I set my mind to. 
  6. One bad moment doesn’t mean a bad day. 
  7. I am so much more than my struggle.
  8. I am grateful for everything I have. 
  9. I am enough. 
  10. I am not broken. 
  11. This feeling will not last forever. 
  12. I deserve happiness.
  13. My loved ones value me. 
  14. I do not need to prove my worth to be loved.
  15. I love myself unconditionally. 
  16. I am proud of myself for everything I’ve overcome. 
  17. My bad days don’t define my life. 
  18. I am worthy even when I can’t see it myself. 
  19. My negative thoughts about myself are not facts. 
  20. There is no limit to the joy I can feel in my life. 
  21. I give myself permission to fully experience these emotions. 
  22. I’m on my way to becoming the best version of myself. 
  23. I forgive myself for anything I’m holding onto. 
  24. I am an open channel for happiness. 
  25. I honor myself and my strengths. 

We invite you to choose the affirmations that resonate with you, or even come up with your own! Of course, each person’s experience is different, so you may try writing a list of phrases that make you feel hopeful, and set a time every day to read them out loud to yourself.

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5 Ways to Stay Motivated on Your Health Journey

Have you found it challenging to keep yourself motivated on your journey to improving your health? You aren’t alone. This is something that many struggle with, but today is the day to kick your motivation into high gear. Are you ready? Let’s talk about five ways that you can keep yourself motivated to eat well and exercise. 

1. Listen to an Upbeat Playlist

You know those songs that you can’t help but get excited about when they come on? Start compiling a list and make yourself a workout playlist. Survivor Fitness has two playlists you may enjoy that our participants helped us assemble. Everyone has different music tastes, so what motivates someone else may not motivate you. Ask your friends with similar music taste what they listen to when they need to stay motivated! 

2. Set Specific and Attainable Goals

Setting specific and attainable goals can help you visualize how you will stay on track during your journey to better health. For example, instead of setting a goal to “workout more,” you might instead consider “do yoga three times per week.” This way, you’ve chosen a goal that you can reasonably complete, and you have an expectation for how you can achieve it. 

3. Reward Yourself

Rewarding yourself for reaching a new objective is a great way to give yourself something to look forward to. Consider thinking of small rewards along the way (e.g., a latte from your favorite coffee shop) and a larger reward (e.g., a weekend trip) for when you achieve a big goal. Choose something that you will look forward to every day until you achieve it! 

4. Get an Accountability Buddy

Consider asking a friend or family member to hold you accountable along the way. When you aren’t feeling motivated, you can reach out to your accountability partner for words of encouragement or even to work out together (if it’s safe to do so). Make this relationship work for the both of you, and decide on a plan for consistent check-ins to discuss your progress. Meeting goals can be more fun when you’re doing it together! 

5. Change it Up

Doing the same workouts or eating the same meals every day can make you feel burned out and bored. Try mixing it up every so often to keep things interesting. Look up a new recipe or find a new type of workout you’d like to try. The sky’s the limit. 

6. Go Easy on Yourself

Your motivation will ebb and flow, and that’s okay! Don’t beat yourself up if you find yourself not moving as quickly as you’d hoped. It doesn’t mean that you’ve failed; it just means that you’re human. As long as you’re trying, that’s what matters.

Do Your Workouts Need Some Extra Fuel? 

Survivor Fitness works with cancer survivors to help them regain their health and wellness through one-on-one personal training and nutritional support. We walk alongside you to progress your post-treatment recovery, empowering you to take control of your healing journey. Connect with us today to learn more!