Using positive affirmations is like practicing positive self-talk. It can help you reframe your negative thoughts and focus on ideas and behaviours that lead to change. Here are a few to consider when feeling anxious:
Affirmations to quickly calm down
- “I am safe and in control.”
- “I have done this before, and I can do it again.”
- “This too shall pass.”
- “I am strong.”
- “I trust myself.”
- “I am capable.”
- “I take things one day at a time.”
- “I inhale peace and exhale worry.”
- “This feeling is only temporary.”
- “I am loved and accepted.”
Affirmations for longer term relief
- “I am enough.”
- “Look at me go! I can do it all.”
- “I love myself.”
- “I forgive myself.”
- “I let go and I am free.”
- “I am doing the best I can and that is enough.”
- “I release the past and embrace the present.”
- “Wherever I go, I am well.”
- “I can handle whatever comes my way.”
- “I am safe and protected.”
Affirmations when experiencing fear or panic
- “I am safe.”
- “I am brave.”
- “I can move past this moment.”
- “I am in charge.”
- “As I breathe, I am calm and relaxed.”
- “I have survived my anxiety before. I will survive it now.”
- “My body is my ally.”
Affirmations for social anxiety
- “I act with confidence because I know what I am doing.”
- “I am different and unique, and that is OK.”
- “I am safe in the company of others.”
- “I love and I am loved.”
- “I am prepared and ready for this situation.”
- “People assume I can do this, I know I can, and I will.”
- “I like myself and that is enough.”
- “I am at ease when talking to other people.”
Affirmations for performance anxiety
- “I enjoy doing this.”
- “I am good at everything I do.”
- “Day by day, minute to minute.”
- “I am capable and prepared.”
- “I let go of control and focus on joy.”
Affirmations for anticipatory anxiety
- “I am here, I am now, and I am well.”
- “I can handle anything that’s to come.”
- “I am safe in the here and now.”
- “I will handle whatever happens like I always do.”
- “I choose to see the beauty in my surroundings.”
- “I have time to prepare and decide.”