Affirmations

The following is a list of positive body affirmations given to me by one of my therapists. I find they are most effective when you say them to the mirror, looking yourself square in the eyes. You can even use a washable or dry-erase marker to write the affirmation on the mirror, where you cannot help but notice it every time you look.

• I am in my body, and my body is beautiful. I am more than my body, and I am beautiful.

• I accept my body as it is.

• My body deserves care and respect.

• No one has the right to abuse my body.

• I am a unique, whole person.

• I am more than my physical self; I value my inner qualities more than my looks.

• I have physical and emotional needs, and I deserve to have them met.

• My healthy body deserves to be trusted.

• My inner knowing and intuition are legitimate sources of knowledge.

• My body needs food and sleep, and these give me strength.

• My body goes through changes which are natural and okay.

• My body deserves attention and nutruring.

• Change is not always comfortable, but determination for my goal will help me through.

• Giving is not the be-all of life. I am an important person in this world, too.