The new year is right around the corner which means it’s time to step into a new version of you! Many people create physical goals when it comes to the new year, such as being healthier, losing weight or learning a new skill, and as great as these resolutions are, many fail to achieve them because they’ve forgotten one thing.
They’ve forgotten to prepare a positive mindset.
Mindset is everything when it comes to achieving your new year’s resolutions. We all know how easy it is to lose motivation after the holidays pass and to stick to your goals you need your mind to be on your side. This means supportive words and self-motivation.
Cultivating a positive mindset for the new year is all about telling yourself uplifting things to keep you going even when you don’t feel like it.
Take a look at your mindset, how is your self-talk? Do you get down on yourself when times get hard or do you tell yourself encouraging things to drive you forward?
If you’re looking for some uplifting affirmations to start your year off strong grab your journal and pen because I’ve got you covered.
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Now, before we get started, it’s important to know what exactly affirmations are. Affirmations are the process of writing down or telling yourself certain phrases that are meant to intentionally shift your thoughts and beliefs.
That sounds good and all, but do they actually work? Well, according a study done on the effects of affirmations, affirmations work by using repetitive statements which help to reprogram our minds and our responses to problems and situations.
By using affirmations, we can begin to cultivate a positive mindset which can help us to overcome problems and difficulties with more ease.
When it comes to new year’s resolutions, affirmations can help us to stay on track with our goals and help motivate us when we feel like giving up.
So, if you’re looking for a way to start the year off strong and stay on track with your resolutions, affirmations are the way to go!
Intention Setting Affirmations for the New Year
1. I intend to stick to my new year’s resolutions.
2. I intend accomplish my goals.
3. The new year is filled with infinite possibilities for transformation.
4. This year is providing wonderful opportunities for growth.
5. I step into the new year with hope, excitement and determination.
6. This year, I choose to focus on peace, love and joy.
7. This is the year I follow my heart and my passion.
8. I commit to following through with my resolutions and intentions.
9. I commit to being grateful for all the opportunities that come my way.
10. I intend to experience each day with a joyous, grateful heart and see the beauty in each moment.
11. I intend to pay attention to my soul’s needs and follow my heart.
12. I intend to spread love and joy to others through my generous and loving actions.
13. I intend to see life with a positive perspective and to find new ways to appreciate the ups and downs that come my way.
14. I intend to take on life with a smile.
15. I intend to stay true to myself and follow what feels right to me.
Motivating New Year’s Affirmations
16. I have everything I need within me to achieve my goals.
17. Even if I stumble, I know I have the strength to get back up.
18. This is the year I commit to my goals.
19. By the end of the year, I will be a completely different person.
20. This is the year I choose to re-invent myself.
21. My goals and resolutions are aligned with my highest good.
22. I move into the new year with motivation and determination to create a better life for myself.
23. Now is the best time to follow my heart.
24. There is no better time to begin something new than right now.
25. I have all the strength and dedication I need to stay true to my new year’s resolutions.
26. Each day is a new opportunity for growth and expansion.
27. I believe in myself and my ability to accomplish my goals.
28. I have all the power I need within me.
29. I have the power to change my life.
30. I am the creator of my life and I choose to create a life I love.
Self-Growth affirmations for the New Year

31. This year, I choose to nourish myself physically, mentally and spiritually.
32. I choose to focus on my development and become the best person I can possibly be.
33. I choose to grow into the best version of myself.
34. I choose to focus on myself and strengthen my skill set.
35. I love myself enough to take time to work on myself everyday.
36. This year, I choose to focus on things that light up my soul.
37. I am discovering new things about myself everyday.
38. This year is bringing new opportunities for growth and transformation.
39. I am improving myself a little more each day.
40. I know who I am, I know what I want, and I know I have the power to achieve everything I desire.
41. This year, I choose to spend more time going within and discovering who I really am,
42. I acknowledge the brilliance of my mind, body and soul,
43. I know my life’s purpose.
44. I embrace all of the changes I am creating in my life.
45. I am 100% authentic with myself and express myself fully.
New Year Affirmations for Release
46. I release everything that is no longer serving me.
47. I choose to make myself a priority and let go of all the negative people and things in my life.
48. I release my old self and step into a brighter and better version of me.
49. I choose to release my negative habits and replace them with positive ones.
50. I release any fear holding me back.
51. I forgive those who have hurt me and release any anger I hold towards them.
52. As I step into the new year, I am cleansed of any and all negativity.
53. I let go of negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones.
54. I release my inner critic and replace it with a loving, supporting energy.
55. I am free from anything that used to hold me back.
56. I am cleansed of negative thoughts and emotions.
57. I release old memories that are no longer serving me.
58. I release any past regrets.
59. I breathe freely and openly.
60. I am filled with positive and uplifting energy.




In the end, there are hundreds of different positive affirmations you can tell yourself to help you to start the year off strong.
By telling yourself uplifting affirmations and cultivating a positive mindset right off the bat, you’re more likely to stay strong throughout the year and feel more motivated to stick to your goals.
Practice these affirmations either by writing them in your journal or by speaking them out loud. Repeat positive affirmations when you’re feeling down and they’re bound to help you to feel more positive.
Affirmations really are such a powerful tool, so what are you waiting for? It’s time to start the new year on a high note and achieve your goals!
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