I think positive affirmations are too underrated for the potential they have. Truth be told, I don’t think we take time out as often as we should to affirm our worth to ourselves. Yes, which by the way, should be something we do every single day like brushing our teeth. Well, some of us might do it a little too much but the majority doesn’t even do the bare minimum.

What comes naturally to us is questioning ourselves, so perhaps that stops us from seeing what we are doing right. The fact that we are also brilliant at second-guessing our choices without ever giving a glance at all that we have done and all that we are, doesn’t help either.

But how hard is to just give ourselves a virtual pat on the back? Doesn’t take much and has the power to makes us feel slightly better? So, why no do it?

Now while positive affirmations might seem like a fancy phrase made up by lifestyle bloggers, it is, if tried, a good way to work on our self-confidence, our self-esteem and most importantly our idea of our worth. All things that could help us navigate life which let me be honest isn’t always so naturally giving.

I mean who better to give us confidence and happiness boost than ourselves?

If you think about it, in today’s environment where we are constantly under stress, these positive affirmations act like mantras working its magic through positivity. I’m not saying they will work all the time but most times definitely.

You could say they are modern-day placebos of the mind and we all know how important it is to nurture and care for our minds?

Now being a working mom, I find I’m constantly in need for such affirmations because I tend to over analyse myself and my self-worth, what can I say, is so easily diminished.

There is so much on my plate that it’s easy to forget that I’m actually accomplishing much more than many on a daily basis. So what if that doesn’t make it to new or earn me an Emmy? I’m the rockstar of my life and it will do me good to remember that sometimes.

So, today, I want to make a list of things I would repeat to myself daily to give me the extra boost I need to deal with my life. A list of positive affirmations for women like me, for moms like me. I mean I know we are the most overworked, underpaid and undervalued resources of all time, right?

And tell you a secret? Positive affirmations don’t cost a thing while uplifting our moods. Win-win, right?

Now, the last time I had done a post on positive affirmations on the blog was at the beginning of last year. 2018! Now, that’s a long time to be without any positive affirmations, don’t you think? It’s September 2019 already.

If you ask me, positive affirmations should be like yearly checkups done daily. Well, not in the literal sense but you know what I mean? They shouldn’t be neglected especially by women because we have this natural tendency to be too self-critical on top of living in a society which still puts a fair amount of unfair pressure on us.

So, to the women out there, this one is as much for you as it is for me.

9 Positive Affirmations For Women

I am whole.

I think this one needs to be said out loud. I am whole. Whether I’m a mother or not. I’m whole whether I’m married or not. I’m whole whether I am fair or dark. I’m whole whether I’m working or not.

I have a loving and supportive family and friends.

I’m sure we all have someone who cares for us. Even if it’s one person, they still make us happy and it is worth reminding ourselves that.

I have a livelihood

I have a job that pays the bills (well, almost considering the peanuts I’m paid) and lets me be independent. Yes, there are elements of it which cause me pain but I have learnt to deal with those as well. And while I’m sure many of us women are underpaid and under-appreciated at work, sometimes it’s easier to go through the day knowing that there is a paycheck coming at the end of this.

I take care of my family

Taking care of your family is perhaps the most thankless job out there. Cooking, cleaning and feeding, for some reason women are thought to be born with a default setting to do all these without being thanked. But if you like so many women out there stay at home and make it easy for everyone else to go about their day, then you are doing very important work. Trust me, the world will stop functioning if women stop doing all the unpaid and thankless work at home. So, remember that you are not worthless. In fact, you are invaluable.

I haven’t stopped working after becoming a mom

This is for the women who have continued to work outside after having kids. Trust me I know how hard it is because the companies still do everything possible to force women out of the workforce. I have managed to keep working after becoming a mom. I hope I’m able to keep balancing but so far so good. Every day is a win, trust me. At least, when I give up, if I give up, it wouldn’t have been without trying.

I don’t have to please others

Sometimes it’s the family. Sometimes it’s acquaintances. Sometimes it’s friends. I think we need to remember that unless we are happy, nothing will work. So, we need to stop trying to please everyone.

I have stopped trying to do everything that everyone is doing around me. I have stopped comparing because the internet can sometimes make you do that. Yes, being a mom in the age of social media, we can’t escape that. There have been times when I have got caught up in the vicious circle but I have now resolved to stay true to my goals. No more getting caught up in the noise around me.

I have my happy place

For me, it’s my home. Its dusty corners or its recently dusted shelves, I love every part of it. It makes me feel safe and comfortable. It’s my sacred space. And I know we all have one such happy place. So, let’s be thankful for that.

I have the liberty to make my own decisions.

One of the things that many women around the world lack are the power and ability to make their own decisions. If you are one of the lucky ones who does, then grateful is the operative word, right?

I love my body. Or, I’m trying to love my body.

Fath or thin. I think one of the things women struggle a lot with is their bodies. I too sometimes am grappled with this weird fear of my body’s flaws. I think if we are healthy, that’s all that we need. Acceptance of our bodies and our appearance will give us the much-needed push of strength not to mention the time and energy we will save not obsessing over it. Goodbye, beauty myth!

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And now, some personal affirmations for me.

I have a loving and supportive family.

The man I married is a partner in every sense of the word. And after hearing stories of how many women are treated by their spouses, how the women are reduced to secondary beings in their own household, I think I turned out to be quite lucky in that department. It’s not possible to navigate the challenges in life without a partner who treats you right and with respect. I’m glad I have that in S.

I have a daughter who loves me more than anyone else in the world. She annoys me too but I know she’s solely mine.

I have a sister who is my punching bag and my secret keeper. What more could I have asked for?

I live in a country which has its problems, loads of it some too scary to even think of, but it is still a much better place than many around the world.

I have written a book and even if no one gets to read it or even if it’s not a great book, when I’m on my death bed I’ll have the satisfaction of having written it.

I get to read all the books that I want to. What can be better than that?

I have absolutely no qualms of spending time alone and that I know is a strength.

I have fallen in love with my curly hair and have decided to take proper care of it. And I find that exciting and it feels light to live without being ashamed of my hair. It took me time but still.

I’m important to my family and I make a difference to them. That does matter, doesn’t it?

I’m blessed and I’m okay.

Now, this feels better, doesn’t it?

Why don’t you make a list for yourself and share with me? Let’s make positive affirmations trend in our lives today and every day.

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