Read the set of related affirmations below aloud. It’s important to your conscious and subconscious mind to hear the affirmations said in your own voice. Choose one or two of the affirmations from the set to start working with. You only need one or two affirmations, used consistently, to make a substantial change in your life.

Choose one affirmation that feels easy to you and choose another that generates resistance or disbelief. The idea is to practice extending your current self-imposed limits and encourage growth.

Say your chosen affirmation loud enough for your mind to hear your voice saying the words and take notice of how you feel as you begin and as you continue your practice. Repeat your chosen affirmation multiple times a day for at least 30 days and reinforce your affirmation by writing it in your journal.

You can change your life by beginning an affirmation practice – using one or two favorite affirmations over the course of 30 to 60 days can permanently change your mindset and your life.


I welcome change with open arms. Adapting to new conditions helps me to grow and to activate my potential.

I seek out different perspectives and constructive feedback.

I talk with friends and family about how they coped with similar experiences as the ones I’m facing. I create a network of contacts that provide me with encouragement, support, and coping strategies that I can adapt and move forward with.

I take sensible risks.

I accept my losses, learn from my mistakes and challenges, and focus on what I can gain from my experiences. Overcoming an occasional setback is better than remaining stuck in place. I challenge conventional wisdom. I strive to be authentic even if it means making unusual choices. I am empowered to break free of stale routines.

I adopt habits that make me happy and successful.

I deepen my connection with others. I listen attentively to what my loved ones have to say. I express my gratitude and appreciation. I share personal information about myself.

I reach out to make new friends.

I volunteer for greater responsibility at work. I sign up for additional training and take on challenging assignments. I join committees where I can participate in important decisions and develop my leadership abilities.

I use my free time more productively. I engage in activities that keep my mind and body sharp and fit. I play sports, work on my hobbies, and add to my knowledge and skills.

Today, I turn my life around. I view my situation from a new angle and figure out what I need to do to move ahead. I embrace change as an opportunity for growth and enrichment.

About the Author Dianne Daniels

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and currently residing in Norwich, Connecticut, Dianne M. Daniels' mission is to empower women 50+ to Amplify their Self-Confidence, Deepen their Self-Knowledge, Inspire Creativity, and Glide into the next phase of their lives with the Power of Journaling, Affirmations, and Assessments.

You can learn how to use these time-tested proven practices to create and manifest the life you want (and deserve) to live.

Dianne is an ordained Unitarian Universalist Minister and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Starr King School for the Ministry. She's an avid reader, a lover of old houses (she renovated an 1850s vintage Greek Revival home with her family) and has been journaling since the age of 9.

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