Morning Affirmations: 97 Good Affirmations for the Morning

By Tchiki Davis, MA, PhD

What are morning affirmations and how do you use them to start your day on the right foot? Here we'll share some good morning affirmations to use daily.

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Are you trying to find a habit to help you start your day on the right foot? Do you wish you had an easier time thinking positively? And do you want some morning affirmations that will make you feel good AND help change your brain? Then check out these morning affirmations to start (or grow) your morning affirmation practice.

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What Are Morning Affirmations?

Morning affirmations are phrases or statements that we say to ourselves to focus our minds on more positive outcomes. The theory is that repeating positive affirmations can help shift our mindset in ways that help us more easily manifest the life we want, and there is some evidence to support this (Paulhus & Coue, 1993; Critcher, Dunning, & Armor, 2010).

At the most basic level, our brains can learn to think in new ways—a concept known as neuroplasticity (Demarin & Morovic, 2014). And practicing thinking in these new ways—for example when we use affirmations—may be one way to shift our brains to thinking in those new ways. Research on related topics like optimism, positive thinking, and growth mindset further support the idea that shifting our thinking in positive ways is likely good for us, especially since we tend to have a negativity bias—or a tendency to focus more on the negative things. All this is to say that affirmations may be a useful tool—a tool which is probably most effective when combined with other research-based happiness-boosting tools.

How to Do Morning Affirmations

Morning affirmations can be a pretty simple habit to start. Each morning when you wake up just take a few minutes to repeat some phrases. Here some other tips to help you get started:

• Say your affirmations out loud.
• ​Use the present tense.
• Try not to highlight the negative.
• Find something meaningful.
• Try to feel the emotions that go along with the words you're saying.​

Good Morning Affirmations to Start With

Here are a few of my favorite affirmations to get you started. See if any of these resonate with you.
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1. I give myself permission to be myself.
2. I have the power to change.
3. I love myself fully.
4. I deserve peace and joy in my life.
5. ​I am worthy of love.​
6. ​I’m doing my best and that is enough.
7. ​I am good enough.
8. My future is bright.
9. I deserve success.​​
10. I am allowed to take my own path.

Morning Affirmations From YouTube

Listening to affirmations and repeating them can be a helpful way to start building this skill when you don't yet know which kinds of morning affirmations are the right fit for you. Luckily, there are lots of great morning affirmation videos on YouTube. Here are a few to check out:

Video: 'I Am' Morning Affirmations

​Video: Positive Morning Affirmations

Video: Powerful 'I Am' Morning Affirmations for Women

'I Am' Morning Affirmations

If you watched any of the morning affirmation videos on YouTube, you may have noticed that many of them use 'I am' at the beginning of their affirmations. If this is a style that seems like a good fit for you, here are some more 'I am' morning  affirmations to try.

• I am powerful.
• I am valuable.
• I am able to choose my own path.
• I am wise.
• I am likable.
• I am able to make my own decisions.
• I am a good person.
• I am deserving of good things.
• I am fine just the way I am.
• I am proud of who I am becoming.
• I’m worthy of respect and kindness.

• I am beautiful inside and out.
• I am free to go at my own pace.
• I am able to let go of past hardships.
• I am grateful for all I have.
• I am talented.
• I am unique.
• I am capable of great things.
• I am allowed to have needs and take up space.
• I am worth it.
• I am capable of persevering.

Morning Affirmations for Success

1. I have the freedom to set my own goals.
2. I am the one who decides what to do with my life.
3. I can put my energy into the things that matter to me.
4. I am free to create the life I desire.​
5. I give myself permission to do what is right for me.
6. I will give myself the time to grow and learn.
7. I have the potential to succeed.
8. ​I am open to opportunities.
9. ​I am in charge of my life.
10. ​I get to decide how I define success.

Louise Hay Morning Affirmations

Louise Hay was a motivational author and the founder of Hay House. She is also known for her inspiring affirmations. So here are some Louise Hay affirmations to check out.

1. ​I rejoice in the love I encounter every day.   - Louise Hay
2. My day begins and ends with gratitude and joy.   - Louise Hay
3. I am at home in my body.   - Louise Hay
4. Today is the future I created yesterday.  - Louise Hay
5. Every experience I have is perfect for my growth.   - Louise Hay
6. I got beyond barriers to possibilities.  - Louise Hay

Video: Louise Hay's Morning Affirmation Meditation

Morning Affirmations for Anxiety

1. I trust myself and my feelings.
2. There are things I can do to control my feelings.
3. My emotions have purpose and value.
4. I stand up to my negative thoughts.
5. I have the power to let my anxieties go.
6. I stay present in the moment.

Morning Affirmations for Women

1. I am capable of doing anything a man could do.
2. I am beautiful.​
3. I accept my body shape and size.
4. I am grateful to be living in a female body.
5. I deserve to feel safe and comfortable in my body.
6. I am smart.
7. I am confident in my sexuality.
8. I am grateful for my femininity.

Morning Affirmations for Men

1. I respect myself.
2. I feel confident.
3. I matter.
4. I like who I am.
5. I am allowed to feel and express my emotions.
6. I am powerful.
7. I am a good person.
8. I accept my responsibilities.
9. I use setbacks to make me stronger.
10. Happiness is a choice, and I choose to be happy.

Morning Affirmations for Kids

1. I am perfect just the way I am.
2. I can make a positive impact in the world.
3. I can learn new things and build new skills.
4. If I fall, I can get back up again.
5. I am who I am and that's exactly who I'm supposed to be.
6. My mistakes help me learn and grow.
7. It’s okay not to know everything.
8. I believe in myself.
9. It is enough to do my best.
10. Today I am going to show the world my greatness.

A Few More Powerful Morning Affirmations

1. I like me. I love me.
2. I am courageous.
3. I approve of myself.
   
4. I am at peace with who I am. ​
   
5. I am allowed to take care of myself. ​
   
6. I choose to celebrate my good qualities. ​
7. I grow and improve every day.
8. I treat myself kindly and with compassion.
9. My life is full of potential.
10. ​I forgive those who have hurt me.
11. Good things are coming my way.
12. Today is going to be a great day.
13. I am proud of myself.
14. I am awesome.

More Articles to Help You With Your Morning Affirmations

Here are some more articles that may help you grow your affirmation habit and boost your positivity.

• Positive Affirmations: Definition, Examples, and Exercises
• Daily Affirmations: 102 Powerful Affirmations to Improve Your Life
• Self Love: Definition, Tips, Examples, and Exercises
• ​Think Positive: 16 Simple Ways to Start Thinking Positive

In Sum

Starting a morning affirmation practice can be an easy and fun way to start shifting your mindset. But, it's important to keep in mind that affirmations take time and that they are not magic—they are not a tool for wishing all your dreams come true. Rather, they are a tool for helping you change the way you think. If we use them wisely, they can help us a great deal.

References

• Critcher, C. R., Dunning, D., & Armor, D. A. (2010). When self-affirmations reduce defensiveness: Timing is key. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 36(7), 947-959.
• Demarin, V., & Moroic, S. (2014). Neuroplasticity. Periodicum biologorum, 116(2), 209-211.​
• ​Paulhus, D. L., & COUÉ, E. (1993). Bypassing the will: The automatization of affirmations. JMS, 4, 1.

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