✨Positive phrases to say to yourself when you're depressed, anxious, or whenever

[TryAgain]

I'd like to share a few "self-talk" phrases that I've jotted down over years past.  Little nuggets of positive inspiration that I hear/write/meditate on, or just simply read (or re-read like a mantra) on a regular basis.  Maybe their called affirmations?  Things I want to manifest or continue to have.  Helps me when I'm feeling down or nervous.  Or if I'm doing OK, I'll still practice saying them aloud to myself regularly as a sort of maintenance exercise, just trying to keep up the positive momentum.   

Below are a few samples from my journaling.  I'd love to hear some of yours too!! 🤗

❤️ I only talk to myself with love.

❤️ My body is beautiful just the way it is.

❤️ I will focus on living in the present moment.

❤️ People are lucky to have me in their lives.

❤️ My pain is temporary.

[Petal22]

Hi TryAgain,

Thank you for your positive post.

I really love positive affirmation work.

Two of my favourites are:

I am LOVE 

I am JOY

❤️

[Croix]

Dear TryAgain~

Thank you (and Petal)  for those phrases. It surprising how much difference the right words at the right time can make.

In my own case the most comforting thing I can say to myself is "You have been right here before and have come out the other side, and it has been so much better than now"

Croix

[ecomama]

Aw LOVE THIS THREAD! 

TryAgain,
did you know that I am SO LUCKY to have you in my life? 
Croix and Petal too! 😂

Have you dived (doven?) into Louise L Hay too? 
I smothered myself in her writing decades ago lol. 

I switch out words in affirmations. 
Instead of I will, I say I am. 
Instead of pain or ill, I use discomfort and unwell.

Atm I'm invoking all sorts, writing affirmative words on paper / cardboard and burning it in my garden every single day, rain hail or shine lol!  
Creating a magical, spiritual garden. 

Putting same words under glasses that hold candles inside my home. 

Invoking COURAGE this weekend.
I am strong.
I've been here before.
I've sooooo got this. 

LOVE EMxxxx

[TryAgain]

Thanks for your replies, all!  EcoMama, yes - I love Louise Hay, all of her books, and many of those in Hay House too!!  She's great, but I take all of these gurus with a grain of salt.  I feel like you have to take what resonates with you and leave the stuff that doesn't (and maybe come back to it at a later time).

EM, I like how you keep your affirmations in the present tense and inclusive of positive terminology.  Makes sense!  And a magical, spiritual garden sounds delightful!  Seems best if you surround yourself with these so you have nearby as a constant reminder.  It's not something you do just once in a while, but a regular practice...

Here are a few more to add to the list:

❤️I am creating a reality filled with joy.

❤️ I am constantly surrounded by love.

❤️I shift my thoughts as soon as they start to become negative.

❤️I am on this planet for a purpose.

[Viaxoxo]

Hi TryAgain, 

I love your quotes - I try saying a few things like that when I feel alone and empty and sad. 

It's not a quote, but you can find so many positive affirmations from it...

I love the song 'you will be found' from Dear Evan Hansen. The lyrics are so true and relatable, and the song always manages to make me feel better.