Affirmations

Whilst on my daily/nightly walk, I have begun to repeat self affirmations.

My music is blaring in my ears.

My nose is smelling all of the fresh growth.

My feet are pounding the pavement.

My arms are swinging beside me.

My eyes are surveying all of the colors - bright green, pink/purple/lavender/majestic maroon, yellow, lime green, vibrant white...

And, my mouth is yelling to the universe:
"I am beautiful."

"I am brave."
"I am smart."
"I have empathy."
"I am resilient."

"I am strong."

"I am walking by myself."

"I love to laugh."
"I love music."
"I love Spring. And color. And smells."
Then I just keep right on repeating them over and over and over again.

"I deserve to be loved."

"I AM a priority."
"I AM worthy."

"I CAN do things I enjoy."

"I believe in myself."

"My goals are worthwhile and attainable."

"My feelings are valid and they matter."

"I am powerful."
"I am grateful for, and love, my body."

There really is something to repeating daily affirmations out loud to yourself every single dang day.

In fact, it is actually part of recovery.

Almost every recovery program you attend will have you do daily affirmations.

Yes, at first, it feels a little weird.

Looking at yourself in the mirror and talking to yourself.

It's much easier to look at yourself in the mirror and say, "Ugh, stop eating ice cream everyday." OR "Your thighs are massive." OR "Your skin is a mess." OR "Is my hair falling out??" OR "Your teeth are crooked." OR "I need botox, a boob job and lip fillers."

Those things come naturally!
We LOVE to point out everything "wrong" with ourselves.

When we turn the table on ourselves and we begin absolutely bathing ourselves in positive affirmations and self-love, it's amazing what that does for us!

The addiction to validation begins to cease, as I realize that I have the power to create validation in my own life and that I don't need the validation of others.

I've got it handled!