Written by: Jill Witte, Executive Contributor
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For most people (myself included) it is hard not to doubt ourselves and feel like we are internalizing every negative statement, action and criticism that comes our way.
Over time the negative self-talk we do becomes natural and easy because we do it so often. Unfortunately, we do so much of it that eventually we do not want to feel that way anymore.
Daily affirmations are a great way to help build your confidence and overcome self-doubt. Here are 5 simple ones to start with.
I Believe in Myself: Believing in oneself is one of the hardest things to do, especially if we are consistently put down by others or ourselves. When you believe in yourself you become more confident in the actions or conversations we are having.
I am Worthy: Much like believing in yourself, we need to believe we are worthy. Criticisms from other people who make us feel we are worthless are common, but you are just as worthy as the person who is trying to emotionally hurt you.
I am Allowed to have Emotions: Most of us have had conversations with a person where we express that we are having a bad day. The person you are talking to responded with “Well it isn't as bad as…”. With one comment the other person has made us feel like our emotions are not valid. Well, your emotions are valid and you have a right to feel how you want to feel.
I am able to Share How I feel: Most of us have a tendency to keep our feelings locked inside because we don’t want to burden other people with our problems. By not talking with a close friend or family member we suppress what we are feeling and we start to overthink and become obsessed with our thoughts and feelings. Our friends and family share their feelings with us so you are allowed to share it with them.
I Love Myself for Who I Am: Most of us compare ourselves to people in life and entertainment. We want to look like them and start to pick ourselves apart. We don’t love ourselves anymore. You are your own unique, awesome, amazing person. Embrace and love yourself for who you are.
Repeat these affirmations daily. Put them on post-it notes and hang them up around a mirror or next to the bed or store them in your phone. Say them everyday, even on days, you are feeling down. The more you repeat the affirmations you start to believe them. Soon your self-doubt starts to go away and your confidence starts to build.
We are all unique individuals and we should believe in ourselves, know our worth, feel our emotions, express them to others and overall just love ourselves for who we are.
Jill Witte, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Jill Witte, is the founder of True Fit Balance. She is a personal trainer who is certified as a Senior Fitness, Cancer Exercise and Clinical Exercise Specialist. Jill also has certifications as a Nutrition, Brain Health and Life Coach. She created True Fit Balance because of her past experiences of trying to find what exercises and foods worked for her. Now, Jill helps her clients find what works for them by connecting the brain, body and nutrition to create a healthy balanced body. Jill also hosts "Can You Relate Fit and Health". A podcast were she talks with people about their stories of overcoming injury or illness.
