Repeating an encouraging phrase gives it power because people tend to believe something they’ve heard multiple times. Especially for anxiety, positive affirmations can work as a way to calm down from anxiety attacks. They are also a healthy routine to avoid racing negative thoughts that are common symptoms of anxiety and depression. Research suggests that affirmations can help decrease stress, increase well-being, and make people more open to changing bad habits.
Here is a list of 101 positive affirmations for anxiety that you can practice daily.
1. I may have a lot of worries, but there is nothing I need to worry about right now.
2. I have nowhere to be right now.
3. I’m exactly where I need to be.
4. I have nothing I need to do right now.
5. I can feel a wave in my body, washing away all of my worries.
6. I’m safe, everything is going to be ok.
7. It’s safe to let go of my thoughts.
8. My breathing takes over my racing mind and calms me down.
9. My mind is clear and focused.
10. I release all traces of anxiety from my mind with each breath I take.
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11. I’m free, I’m cleansed.
12. I’m connecting myself with an infinite source of peace.
13. My breath comforts me.
14. I reassure and soothe myself.
15. Each step I take is in the right direction.
16. There is nothing urgent I need to think about at this moment.
17. Life loves and supports me.
18. I’m allowing peace to flow through me.
19. I feel tranquility.
20. I won’t blame myself for my thoughts or my anxiety.
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21. I’m connected to my soul.
22. I’m capable of dealing with obstacles peacefully.
23. I feel aligned with the universe.
24. I’m centered.
25. With every air that I exhale, I release tension.
26. Now I feel more relaxed and calmer.
27. I’ll get through this, just like I always do.
28. My past experiences can’t stop me from succeeding.
29. There’s no obstacle that I can’t overcome.
30. Life is lovely, and I trust my environment.
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31. The situation is difficult, but I’m strong.
32. Stress is flowing out of my body.
33. I’ll come out of this victorious.
34. I’m in control of my life.
35. I control my mind, my mind doesn’t control me.
36. I’m loved and protected by those around me.
37. There is so much light and pleasure in my life.
38. I’m getting better now, and everything will be just fine.
39. I replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
40. I have supportive loved ones who are here for me.
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41. I am excellent at many things.
42. I will take a second to think about everything in my life that is going right.
43. All I can do is my best.
44. I’m releasing myself from my past.
45. I can’t change what has already happened and that is okay.
46. I will release my mind from constant fantasies about the past.
47. I inhale calmness and exhale stress.
48. When I fail, I get stronger.
49. I am not my anxiety.
50. I have the strength to move past my anxiety.
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51. I cultivate inner peace.
52. I will survive this with patience and self-love.
53. Right now I will focus on kind thoughts.
54. Reaching out for help does not make me weak.
55. Admitting I need assistance is a sign of strength.
56. I’ll take things one step at a time.
57. I’m not in imminent danger.
58. I’m talented and I have a lot to contribute.
59. I deserve to get better.
60. I will work towards healing.
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61. I can feel myself getting better every day.
62. I liberate myself from all negative people in my life.
63. I deserve all that life has to offer.
64. I empathize with others without forgetting about myself.
65. No one criticizes me as harshly as I do.
66. I will try my best not to worry about things I cannot change.
67. I’ll be okay as long as I have me.
68. A lot of people have gone through what I’m going through.
69. Feeling out of control is normal, I will overcome this feeling.
70. I will conquer my fears.
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71. I just need an outside perspective into my situation.
72. Not all of my problems are a life or death matter.
73. I won’t sweat about the small stuff.
74. My anxiety doesn’t get to make decisions for me.
75. I can allow myself to feel lost for a moment, but I will get back up.
76. I choose to stop regretting being who I am.
77. I accept myself unconditionally.
78. My life has a purpose.
79. I am so much stronger than I realize.
80. I’m never alone in my struggle.
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81. Self-care isn’t selfish.
82. I’m grateful for all of my accomplishments today.
83. I’m attracting positive energy into my body.
84. I can solve any problem I have to face
85. Anxiety makes me uncomfortable but I’m in control.
86. I’m free from anything that weighs me down.
87. I release anger from my past.
88. I forgive all of those who wronged me.
89. I forgive my past self.
90. I choose to have nothing but love for people.
91. I recognize stressing over small things is pulling me down.
92. Everything is happening as it should.
93. I won’t suffer over things that haven’t happened yet.
94. I’ll only live in the present.
95. I am at home in my body.
96. I trust the process of life.
97. I know who I am and won’t let racing thoughts confuse my identity.
98. I listen with love to my body’s messages.
99. My power is always in the present moment.
100. I deal with problems using patience and grace.
101. Divine peace and harmony are all around me.
Always remember to visualize the sentences you’re repeating, imagine them clearly so that the message can be more easily processed. This list can give you an idea of what sentences to use, but you can also make some custom affirmations to fight specific negative thoughts. Just a few minutes of practice daily can make an amazing difference in your lifestyle.
