40 Self-Love Affirmations For When You Feel Discouraged

Do you ever have days where you just feel discouraged?

Maybe you’re not feeling as productive as you wish you were.

Maybe you’re feeling like you’re behind on your dreams.

Maybe you wish you were making more money.

Overall, maybe you just need a boost.

Don’t worry; we’ve all been there.

For those discouraging days, try using these self-love affirmations to turn your thinking around. Affirmations aren’t a magical solution to make everything all better, but they can help you change your mindset and be kinder to yourself, and that can make a huge difference.

How can I use self-love affirmations to feel better?

Choose an affirmation that you can connect with. Some of these statements won’t resonate with you, and that’s okay. 

In some cases, the meaning of the statement may ring true to you, but the wording doesn’t strike a chord in you. It’s okay to re-word these statements to make them feel right to you.

Repeat the affirmation you choose to yourself 3 times. Pay attention to how you feel and hold on to that positive feeling. 

Try writing it down. This will help you internalize it further. You can even write it on a Post-It and stick it on your mirror or someplace you see often.

Incorporate the affirmation into a meditation routine by setting a timer for 10 minutes, then just sit and repeat the statement in your mind. Focus on your breathing and on the statement until the timer goes off. 

As you go through your day, when you feel a negative thought coming in, replace it with this affirmation.

Self-love affirmations for when you feel discouraged:

1. I trust my journey.
2. I am never behind. My time is divinely guided.
3. I embrace all the lessons this day is teaching me.
4. I give myself the space I need to heal and recharge.
5. I am full of creativity, ideas that will change the world are flowing through me.
6. I allow my uncomfortable feelings to teach me what I need to know for this moment.
7. I am worthy of rest and self-compassion.
8. I choose to love myself, even on the hard days.
9. I am confident in who I am.
10. I am capable of doing something good today.
11. I am getting wiser, stronger, and smarter every day.
12. I am unique, I love being me.
13. I will honor my body and its needs today.
14. Bad feelings are not permanent, and it’s ok to feel them.
15. My inner beauty grows stronger every day.
16. I choose to have grace with myself.
17. I give myself permission to move on.
18. Success is inevitable for me.
19. I am open to creating new, better, and positive beliefs that support the beautiful life I am creating.
20. I am strong and deserving of my dreams.
21. There is nothing wrong with big feelings.
22. Every day, I get more confident in my ability to create the life I want.
23. I trust my intuition.
24. I am alive and capable of making all my dreams come true.
25. I am my best friend.
26. Resilience is being built inside of me right now.
27. The past doesn’t define me. Today I am choosing to write the story that I desire.
28. I am not what happened to me.
29. I am comfortable and confident in my own skin.
30. I still am on the path towards making my dreams happen.
31. I can trust my intuition.
32. I am genuinely happy and in love with my life.
33. I am confident in my talents and abilities.
34. My mistakes are just opportunities for growth.
35. I am worthy of rest and self-compassion.
36. I am continually finding new things I love about myself.
37. Nothing lasts forever, not even today.
38. I am tuned in with all the streams of joy and abundance the world has to offer.
39. I bring peace and light everywhere I go.
40. I choose to be kind to myself.

Conclusion

Discouragement will be part of every journey. It doesn’t mean that something is wrong with you or the path you’re on.

Take some time to rest, pamper yourself with a little self-care, and use these self-love affirmations to remind yourself of how INCREDIBLE you are.

You’ve got this!

Best of luck!