Creating an Affirmation Jar | 101 Positive Thoughts, Mantras, and Affirmations to Start Your Day

The world is in chaos.

I guess it always has been in one way or another, but it sure feels like “the sky is falling” from where I’m sitting.

Today as I’m writing this from a local coffee shop and feeling oh so thankful to be able to go inside the building, order a drink, and sit at a table while I work, I can’t help but feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. There is rioting, looting, gang violence, sex-trafficking, and just outright ugliness everywhere I turn. It’s disheartening to say the least.

So here I sit. Feeling this weight. Absorbing the negative energy I feel all around me. And so thankful at the same time. I am lucky enough to work for myself and still have the ability to work. No one in my family, nor I have gotten sick. We are healthy, happy, and moving forward.

But some days are harder than others. Some days I let the harshness around me influence my mental health. And some days, it’s just too much to handle. On these such days, I look for the good. I look for the people helping one another and being kind to one another. I seek out the positive. And that starts form within.

I’ve recently started an affirmation jar. This little jar is full of positive messages, helpful mantras, motivational bible verses, and daily reminders of the positive impact I can have on the world if I just focus on what I can do instead of what I can’t do.

So if you’re like me and need some daily reminders of the good stuff we have in life and positive messages we should have flooding our neuro-pathways, here’s a list of 101 affirmations. I’ve written each of these on a little piece of paper and put them in a jar. Every morning. I pull out the positive message for the day. It’s a great way to keep me grounded and not let the negativity take over. I hope it helps you as well!

1. 1. 1. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11
      2. I’m courageous and stand up for myself.
      3. I will succeed today.
      4. I deserve to have joy in my life.
      5. I’m worthy of love.
      6. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” -Romans 8:28
      7. I approve of myself and love myself deeply.
      8. My body is healthy, and I’m grateful.
      9. I’m more at ease every day.
      10. I’m calm, happy, and content.
      11. “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
      12. My life is a gift and I appreciate everything I have.
      13. I’ll surround myself with positive people who will help bring out the best in me.
      14. I don’t need someone else to feel happiness.
      15. I’m allowed to take the time to heal.
      16. My imperfections make me unique.
      17. I’m allowed to make mistakes; they don’t make up my whole story.
      18. I choose not to criticize myself or others around me.
      19. My potential to succeed is limitless.
      20. Money comes to me easily and effortlessly.
      21. Difficult times are part of my journey and allow me to appreciate the good.
      22. I forgive those who have hurt me.
      23. I’m in charge of my life and no one will dictate my path besides me.
      24. “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
      25. I constantly attract opportunities that create more money.
      26. I’m doing my best and that is enough.
      27. I have the power to create change.
      28. I know exactly what to do to achieve success.
      29. I choose to be proud of myself and the things I choose to do.
      30. I will not compare myself to strangers on the Internet.
      31. I am enough.
      32. I let go of all that no longer serves me.
      33. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, or the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” -Deuteronomy 31:6
      34. I love myself fully, including the way I look.
      35. My life becomes richer as I get older.
      36. I can absolutely do anything I put my mind to.
      37. I’m worthy of respect and acceptance.
      38. My contributions to the world are valuable.
      39. I am worthy of making more money.
      40. My needs and wants are important.
      41. I make a significant difference to the lives of people around me.
      42. I am blessed with an amazing family and friends.
      43. I attract money easily into my life.
      44. My life is full of amazing opportunities that are ready for me to step into.
      45. I’m free to create the life I desire.
      46. “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:38-39
      47. I’m open to new adventures in my life.
      48. I’m bold, beautiful, and brilliant.
      49. My body shape is perfect in the way it’s intended to be.
      50. When I allow my light to shine, I unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
      51. “Our faith can move mountains.” -Matthew 17:20
      52. I am open and receptive to all the wealth life offers me.
      53. I will not judge others.
      54. My actions create constant prosperity.
      55. I will embrace today and take a chance doing something that scares me.
      56. Money and spirituality can co-exist in harmony.
      57. I am full of positive loving energy.
      58. I welcome love and romance into my life.
      59. “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” -Psalm 27:12
      60. I am in a loving and supportive relationship.
      61. No amount of guilt can change the past, and no amount of worrying can change the future.
      62. To make small steps toward big goals is progress.
      63. Negative thoughts only have the power I allow them.
      64. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” -Proverbs 3:3-6
      65. I can choose to make my curses my blessings.
      66. I deserve love and I get it in abundance.
      67. I am loved, loving and lovable.
      68. I will accept that sometimes things must end.
      69. I am blessed with an incredible family and wonderful friends.
      70. I give out love and it is returned to me multiplied manyfold.
      71. I forgive myself and set myself free.
      72. “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” -Romans 8:31
      73. I believe I can be all that I want to be.
      74. I am in the process of becoming the best version of myself.
      75. I have the freedom & power to create the life I desire.
      76. I will not compare myself to others.
      77. I choose to be kind to myself and love myself unconditionally.
      78. I am thankful I woke up this morning.
      79. My possibilities are endless.
      80. I will not do things for others that makes me unhappy.
      81. I am worthy of my dreams.
      82. I deserve to be healthy and feel good.
      83. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” -Philippians 4:13
      84. I am full of energy and vitality and my mind is calm and peaceful.
      85. Every day I am getting healthier and stronger.
      86. I honor my body by trusting the signals that it sends me.
      87. I manifest perfect health by making smart choices.
      88. I am grateful to be alive. It is my joy and pleasure to live another wonderful day.
      89. Happiness is my birthright. I choose to be happy and I deserve to be happy.
      90. Being happy comes easy to me. Happiness is my second nature.
      91. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” -Romans 15:13
      92. Good things are happening.
      93. I will not listen to the “haters”.
      94. I am deeply fulfilled by what I do.
      95. I’m allowed to take up space.
      96. “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.'” -Mark 10:27
      97. My past is not a reflection of my future.
      98. I am smart enough to make my own decisions.
      99. I’m in control of how I react to others.
      100. I choose peace.
      101. “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” -Isaiah 41:10

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