Personal Growth

Positive Thoughts: The Art and Method of Transforming Your Life (Part 2)

Part two of our feature on positive thoughts (find part one here if you missed it): intention is the key to every success — without it, paths close off. It's willpower that puts itself at the service of our projects; deciding to pursue your dreams means eventually finding solutions to the problems you encounter. Here is a library of positive suggestions to help you move forward serenely, sorted by theme.

Positive Suggestions for Every Area of Life

For Health

  • Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better.
  • My body is in perfect health, my mind is clear, my soul is at peace.
  • Every cell in my body now vibrates with the rhythm of full health.
  • I nourish my body with healthy foods, and I thank my organs for what they do for me.
  • I love exercising my body; every movement connects me to it and gives me energy.
  • I sleep deeply and wake up rested and full of energy.
  • My immune system is strong; my healing power is stronger than any illness.

For Peace

  • My world is harmonious, peaceful, and filled with love.
  • I accept what I cannot change, and I surround myself with gentle, serene people.
  • My home is a sanctuary of peace where I feel happy and safe.
  • I release negative emotions from the past and fill myself, starting now, with positive thoughts.
  • I respond peacefully to every situation.
  • I am at peace with everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen.

For Love

  • I am surrounded by love and everything is turning out for the best.
  • My heart is always open, and I radiate love.
  • In life, I always receive what I give, and I always give love.
  • I deserve love, and I receive it in abundance.
  • I love myself, and in return everyone loves me.
  • I give love, and it comes back to me multiplied.

For Calm

  • I am inside a bubble of impenetrable calm.
  • Day after day, I grow calmer and calmer — it is my second nature.
  • All negativity and stress are now leaving my body and my mind.
  • Even when chaos surrounds me, I remain calm and relaxed.
  • I let go easily, because I know that in life, the best always comes.
  • I speak slowly, with remarkable calm and confidence.

For Managing Anger

  • I forgive myself for all the mistakes I may have made.
  • I let my anger go to find serenity again.
  • I replace my anger with empathy and understanding.
  • I offer sincere apologies to the people affected by my anger.
  • I forgive those who have hurt me in the past and calmly detach myself from them.
  • Forgiveness holds a healing power that is always available to me.

For Happiness

  • Happiness is contagious: I sow it in others and reap its fruits.
  • Every day, I am happier and happier.
  • I always see the bright side of things, and I radiate love and joy.
  • Happiness is a choice: I build mine on my own achievements and on what I bring to others.
  • Being happy is my only guiding principle; I know that happiness is a path, not a destination.

For Mindfulness

  • I am grounded in the present moment, grateful for this moment.
  • I observe my actions and my thoughts without judging them.
  • I am fully present in my relationships with others.
  • I let the past go and live, starting now, in the present.
  • I am open to positive changes in my life.
  • All the sounds, images, and people around me are in harmony.

For the Future

  • I persevere because I believe in my future; it's always too soon to give up on my goals.
  • I know that the greatest difficulties conceal the greatest successes.
  • The further I move forward in life, the more I attract success, health, and abundance.
  • I am the master of my destiny, and I deserve a wonderful life.
  • I am the architect of my life: I build its foundations and choose its content.
  • My efforts are supported by the universe; my dreams are already coming true.

How to Practice These Affirmations Well

When crafting your own affirmations, make sure they are always phrased positively, in the present tense, without negation. Affirmations made in the second person singular are actually more impactful: take the time to grow familiar with them by using the first person singular first, then switch to the second. The best times to practice them remain first thing in the morning or last thing before bed — daily, choosing the ones that stir the most emotion.

Intention is the key to every success. Without it, paths close before you.

Frequently asked questions

When should you practice your positive affirmations?
First thing in the morning or last thing before bed are the best times, provided you practice them every day.
How do you phrase an effective affirmation?
Always in the present tense and phrased positively, without negation — starting in the first person singular before switching to the second, which is more impactful.
How do you choose among all these suggestions?
By choosing the ones that stir the most emotion, in whichever area (health, peace, love, calm, anger, happiness, mindfulness, the future) best answers the need of the moment.
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