35 Positive Affirmations for Anxiety and Depression That Will Transform Your Life
Thoughts affect your reality — they create an energy and perspective that shape your actions. Positive affirmations can help you adopt a positive mindset and changes in your life. Although there are many things in life we cannot choose, we can always choose new thoughts and perspectives — new ways of thinking and possibilities for the future.
Here are 35 positive affirmations from author and speaker Louise Hay, to inspire you and heal your life of anxiety, stress, and depression, to bring you comfort, joy, and peace.
“All is well in my world. Everything is working out for my highest good. Out of this situation only good will come. I am safe!”
“It’s only a thought, and a thought can be changed.”
“The point of power is always in the present moment.”
“Every thought we think is creating our future.”
“I forgive myself and set myself free.”
“I am Divinely guided and protected at all times.”
“I trust the process of life.”
“Deep at the center of my being is an infinite well of love.”
“I am loved, and I am at peace.”
“My happy thoughts help create my healthy body.”
“I love and approve of myself.”
“I have compassion for all.”
“I deserve all that is good.”
“I now live in limitless love, light, and joy.”
“It is safe for me to speak up for myself.”
“I forgive everyone in my past for all perceived wrongs. I release them with love.”
“Today is a sacred gift from Life.”
“I cross all bridges with joy and ease.”
“I experience love wherever I go.”
“I do not have to prove myself to anyone.”
“I trust my intuition. I am willing to listen to that still, small voice within.”
“I am greeted by love wherever I go.”
“The past is over.”
“I welcome miracles into my life.”
“I am in the process of positive change.”
“Nourishing myself is a joyful experience, and I am worth the time spent on my healing.”
“Whatever I need to know is revealed to me at exactly the right time.”
“I trust the process of life.”
“I listen with love to my body’s messages.”
“I forgive myself for not being perfect.”
“All is well in my world. I am calm, happy and content.”
“I am in charge of how I feel and today I am choosing happiness.”
“Life is very simple. What I give out comes back to me. Today I choose to give love.”
“As I say yes to life, life says yes to me.”
“I am at home in my body.”
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1. What drew you to the field of psychological and neuropsychological assessment?
"I was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, while I was in graduate school, and that experience really shaped my passion for assessment. After my diagnosis, I was able to look back at pieces of my childhood that I had previously viewed through the lens of anxiety or “I just didn't try hard enough” and recognize that, in reality, my brain just worked differently.
That's one of the things I love most about testing. So often, people know that something feels different or that they're struggling, but they don't necessarily have the words to explain why. This can be especially true for high-achieving individuals. They may be doing well academically or professionally, while the difficulties show up elsewhere (relationships, work performance, anxiety, self-esteem, effort to mask, etc).
Receiving a diagnosis can be incredibly validating because it gives someone a framework for understanding their experiences. Instead of wondering, “Am I just not trying hard enough?” or “Is everyone else struggling this much too?”, they can recognize that their brain genuinely processes certain things differently. For many of my adult clients, an evaluation is the first time they feel truly understood.
That's also why I tell people that it's never too late to pursue testing. That feeling of validation and being understood is powerful and invaluable, no matter what age. And for providers, if you suspect that there may be something more going on for a client, referring them for an evaluation can be an incredibly helpful next step in their journey."