Eating Disorders

101 Positive Things to Say to Myself

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  • I love myself.
  • The world has a need for me.
  • I am unique.
  • I can and I will do things to promote healing in my life.
  • I can handle this one step at a time.
  • The sun is shining; I am ready to take on another day.
  • My problem has a solution; I will work on a plan.
  • I am a survivor.
  • I refuse to give up because I haven’t tried all possible ways.
  • I will inhale confidence and exhale doubt.
  • I may be one in 7 billion but I am also one in 7 billion!
  • I am smart.
  • I believe I can change the world (or at least my corner of it).
  • I am important.
  • Today, I will celebrate me.
  • I matter.
  • I can find peace through prayer and meditation.
  • I am strong.
  • My confidence is beautiful.
  • I am imperfect but I’m perfectly me.
  • My smile can make someone feel better.
  • I choose to focus on what I can control.
  • Everything will work out in the end. If it hasn’t worked out yet, it’s not the end.
  • I am happy with who I am.
  • Every day, in every way, I am becoming better and better.
  • I am a good person.
  • I keep going because I believe in myself.
  • I choose to see the good in the people I interact with today.
  • It is always too early to give up on my goals.
  • I can reach out for help if I need it.
  • I am special; I will not change myself for anyone.
  • I choose hope.
  • The answer is right before me, even if I do not see it right now.
  • I am thankful for… I choose to take good care of myself.
  • I accept myself.
  • I can make a difference.
  • My past does not define my future, I do.
  • My life is filled with possibility.
  • I refuse to be pushed by my problems; I will be led by my dreams.
  • I am awake and ready to be awesome.
  • I will focus on my talents; I have things to share with the world.
  • I choose to have the strength to move on to healthier relationships.
  • I deserve good things in life.
  • I release myself from my anger.
  • I love who I am.
  • I will allow peace to fill my soul.
  • Today is a new day; I will see what adventure it holds.
  • I choose to be proud of myself.
  • I will do my absolute best in all things.
  • I will speak kindly to others and to myself.
  • I choose to be brave and tell others if I need their support.
  • I have the power to control my reactions to the challenges I will face.
  • I am becoming healthier each and every day.
  • I choose to see each obstacle as an opportunity to grow.
  • I will step out of my comfort zone and try something new today.
  • I am a success; I can make this a great day.
  • Note to self: You are amazing.
  • I can control my breathing.
  • I will stay calm, it will get better.
  • I allow myself to forgive; it will allow me to move beyond the pain, to a place of peace.
  • I choose to make today amazing.
  • I choose to let the past go and move on to the future.
  • Today, I will be courageous.
  • I release all fear from my mind.
  • I can reach my goals, I am unstoppable.
  • I am ready to write a new chapter for my life.
  • I will take the time to notice and be thankful for the little things.
  • I can write down my thoughts and take control of my emotions.
  • I am a child of God.
  • My hard work is already paying off.
  • I am thankful for life.
  • I choose to be happy.
  • I accept the good that is flowing into my life.
  • I will not allow anxious thoughts to steal my joy.
  • Today, I forgive myself.
  • My body knows how to get better; I will listen to it and rest when needed.
  • I am stronger than my worries.
  • I’m not the only one who struggles; I choose to be kind to everyone that I meet.
  • Yesterday was a bad day, not a bad life. Today will be better.
  • I am braver than I feel.
  • While I wait for the storm to pass, I will choose to dance in the rain.
  • I am loved.
  • I will remember; often difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations.
  • There is more to life than this moment; I choose to keep moving forward.
  • I am capable of bringing my dreams to life.
  • I am okay. I am breathing. I am alive.
  • I am capable of achieving great things.
  • I light the world with my smile.
  • My spirit is beautiful.
  • I make a difference in the world.
  • I allow myself to take a break and do something I enjoy.
  • I can show kindness to others.
  • I’m not sure what will happen tomorrow, but I’ll take care of myself so I am strong enough to face it.
  • I choose to approach my problems with a calm heart and mind.
  • I trust myself.
  • I will do my best with whatever comes my way.
  • I have a purpose that I am fulfilling.
  • I will listen to that whisper of hope that says, ‘you can do it, try again’.
  • I can change my life. 
  • I will learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow.
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