Self-love is the most important thing a person can have. When you love yourself, your feel brighter, happier and life becomes a much more enjoyable adventure. While self-love doesn’t automatically fix all your problems, having yourself on your own side can help you to overcome difficulties with much more ease.

Loving yourself allows you to be fully comfortable and confident in who you are. You are then able to express yourself fully and encourage others to do the same. Although self-love may be difficult to cultivate at first, it’s a practice that’s worth spending time on.

If you’re looking for a boost of positivity and self-love, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you are deeply in love with who you are or are just starting out on your self-love journey, here are 53 affirmations to help remind you of your inherit self-worth.

Self-Love Affirmations

1. I love myself

2. I am worthy of love and affection

3. I am confident in my abilities to achieve my goals

4. I believe in myself

5. I choose to focus on positivity and joy

6. I respect myself

7. I deserve love and respect from myself and others

8. I am beautiful, inside and out

9. I love myself regardless of my flaws

10. I embrace my unique qualities, knowing they make me who I am

11. I choose to see the value in myself

12. I deserve to experience joy

13. I love and appreciate my body

14. I am grateful for everything my body does for me

15. I am comfortable in my own skin

16. I am filled with abundant and bright energy

17. I am bold, confident and expressive

18. I am grateful for my physical and mental wellbeing

19. I choose to focus on all the positive aspects of my life

20. I am free from stress and worry

21. I release any negativity and self-doubt

22. I give myself permission to love myself completely

23. I embrace my life journey

24. I release comparison and envy

25. I embrace myself just as I am

26. I nourish my mind, body and spirit through uplifting self-care practices

27. I embrace opportunities for change and growth

28. I allow myself to be in a state of love and joy.

29. I forgive myself for any past mistakes

30. I believe in my ability to achieve my goals

31. I have the ability to do amazing things

32. I am whole, lovable and worthy

33. I express myself fully

34. Everyday I am working on becoming the best version of myself

35. Everyday I am loving myself more and more

36. I am strong, determined and capable

37. I am enough just as I am

38. I deserve to feel good about who I am

39. I am surrounded by love and peace

40. I am overflowing with a strong sense of self-love

41. I choose to enjoy myself

42. I radiate confidence and love for myself

43. I welcome positivity into my life

44. I am at peace with myself

45. I embrace my true self

46. I am proud of myself and my accomplishments

47. I trust myself to make the best decisions for my wellbeing

48. I am deserving of my dreams and goals

49. I embrace myself fully and am constantly improving every single day

50. I am thankful for who I am

51. I allow myself to be who I am without judgment

52. I welcome positivity and love into my life

53. I am exactly who I am meant to be

How to Use Self-Love Affirmations

There are many different ways to use affirmations so it’s important to find the best ways that work for you.

Affirm out loud: Repeating affirmations out loud can cause them to feel more solid and real. Chances are your subconscious mind will be much more willing to receive and accept these affirmations as truth by continuously repeating them out loud.

Keep a journal: Having a journal for affirmations can be helpful for keeping a record of your affirmations. This way, you’ll have them all in one place whenever you need to refer back to them.

Write affirmations on sticky notes: Writing positive affirmations on sticky notes can be a great way to remind you to affirm positive things throughout your day. You can place them anywhere you like and refer back to them whenever you need an uplifting boost.

Set reminders: Setting reminders throughout the day can be helpful in reminding you to repeat affirmations and focus on positivity. By setting a reminder, you won’t forget to nurture your mind with good thoughts and affirmations.

Use affirmations in meditation: Meditation is the perfect time to shift any negative beliefs. With a clear mind, repeat positive affirmations and allow them to sink deep into your subconscious mind.

Final Thoughts

We all have our off days, but that doesn’t mean you can’t change a bad day around when it shows up. Using affirmations can be a helpful tool in rewriting negative thought patterns and beliefs. When you’re feeling in need of a self-love boost, repeat these affirmations either out loud or in your head to help transform your day for the better. No matter how your day is going, a little boost of self-love is sure to brighten it up!