The easiest and best way to practice self-care right when you wake up, is by choosing a positive affirmation word to guide you through the day.
This can be a word you associate with happiness, confidence, strength, or whatever feeling you need that day. Positive affirmation words serve their purpose by keeping your mindset in check throughout the day.
Picking your word: Doing a quick reflection before you get out of bed to thoughtfully pick your word takes less than 5 minutes of your day.
Today I was anticipating a day full of stress, so I picked the word “Strong”. For me, this positive word is empowering because it reminds me that I am strong enough to push through the day, mentally and physically.
PRO TIP: You can start filling a jar with positive affirmation words on little pieces of paper. This will make picking a word easier for those who have a tough time reflecting as soon as they wake up. Decorate it how you like (and get some word inspo from the list at the end of this article)!
Applying your word: Actually applying the word is the easy part! Simply remind yourself of the word when you need it!
I began my morning by going to the gym, I felt pretty low energy as soon as I got there. My word popped right into my head “Strong”, and I was instantly motivated!! I actually ended up having a killer workout too!!
Later in the day when I was struggling to get through a tough in-class assignment, I reminded myself that my feeling of being strong, makes me confident! This feeling gave me the confidence i needed to finish the assignment to the best of my ability!
List of Positive Affirmation Words: words I complied overtime and I encourage you to start your own collection of words that make you feel positive!
Strength
Courage
Energy
Open
Light
Love
Powerful
Confident
Important
Brave
Thriving
Energetic
Glorious
Happiness
Resilient
Fearless
Potential
Beautiful
Mindful
Capable
Compassionate
Limitless
Empowered
Control
Magnificent
Deserving
Positive
Appreciative
Spirit
Vibrant
Healthy
Connected
Supported
Centered
Aligned
Smart
Victorious
Determined
Valuable
Peaceful
Wise
Extraordinary
Humble
Aware
Authentic
Accountable
Kind
Progress
Patience