Self love and happiness can be elusive concepts to grasp. Why is it that we sometimes feel so good about ourselves, while other times we berate ourselves incessantly? And how can we find more of those moments of self-contentment? The answer might lie in practicing affirmations for self love and happiness. By regularly repeating positive statements about yourself, you can gradually condition your mind to dwell on the good, which will lead to a more fulfilling life.

positive affirmations for self love

Here are 101 affirmations for self love to get you started!

  • “I am enough.”
  • “I am worthy.”
  • “I accept myself just as I am.”
  • “I forgive myself and release any guilt I'm holding on to.”
  • “I give myself permission to be happy.”
  • “Every day, in every way, I'm getting.”
  • “I am the architect of my life. I build its foundation and choose its contents.”
  • “Everything in my life has a purpose.”
  • “Good things are coming my way.”
  • “I am worth loving.”
  • “I do not judge myself or others.”
  • “I love the person I am becoming.”
  • “I deserve the good that happens to me.”
  • “Negativity has no place in my life.”
  • “I have all I need to live a happy life.”
  • “My struggles are just opportunities to learn.”
  • “I am whole just as I am.”
  • “I view myself with kindness.”
  • “My life is rewarding and filled with joy.”
  • “I expect the best for my life.”
self love affirmations
  • “I love who I am.”
  • “I am an important person.”
  • “My life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.”
  • “My needs matter.”
  • “I am kind to myself.”
  • “I love the person I am and the person I am becoming.”
  • “I am strong, beautiful and confident.”
  • “I accept and love who I am.”
  • “I nourish my mind, body, soul and heart.”
  • “I make time to take care of myself.”
  • “I learn and grow everyday.”
  • “I am confident and intelligent.”
  • “I appreciate myself.”
  • “I do my best everyday.”
  • “I fearlessly follow my dreams.”
  • “I am capable of achieving everything I want.”
  • “I accept myself. I love myself. I forgive myself.”
  • “I'm living in bless.”
  • “I choose happiness.”
  • “Happiness is my natural state of being.”
positive affirmations for self love
  • “I love myself unconditionally.”
  • “The only approval I need is my own.”
  • “I am exactly who I need to be.”
  • “I trust myself.”
  • “I respect myself.”
  • “I am proud of myself.”
  • “I see my failures as learning opportunities.”
  • “I am capable of overcoming difficult challenges.”
  • “Imperfections are part of the beauty life.”
  • “I deserve all good things that come my way.”
  • “I set my intention to love myself and believe in myself everyday.”
  • “I see the good in myself and in others.”
  • “The happiness in others lifts me up and motivates me to live my best life.”
  • “I feel grateful for all the good in my life.”
  • “I find joy in being present in the moment.”
  • “I prioritize myself and my happiness.”
  • “I am doing the best I can and that is enough.”
  • “I give myself room to heal.”
  • “My mistakes have made me a stronger person and I learn and grow from them every day.”
  • “I let go of all the criticism and self-hate holding me back.”
self love affirmations
  • “My love for myself grows every day, as do my capabilities.”
  • “If I trust what’s within me, I am at peace.”
  • “I release my feelings of guilt and negativity. They do not serve me.”
  • “I choose to think positively about myself.”
  • “I let go of the things that hold me back.”
  • “My mind is a powerful tool, and I use it to create my future.”
  • “I let myself feel all the feelings, even those that are uncomfortable.”
  • “I strive to get better, not to be perfect.”
  • “I let go of what I cannot control.”
  • “I rest when my mind and body tell me to.”
  • “I release the guilt and negativity that doesn’t serve me.”
  • “My past does not define my future and I am at peace with it.”
  • “I let go of the things that are out of my control.”
  • “I am my own safe space.”
  • “I give myself space to express my feelings and emotions when I need to.”
  • “I nourish my body and take care of it.”
  • “I am strong, beautiful, and courageous.”
  • “My imperfections are not flaws. They make me beautiful and special.”
  • ” I love my personality and how unique I am.”
  • “I matter.”
positive affirmations for self love
  • “I am constantly growing, evolving and becoming my best self.”
  • “I forgive myself.”
  • “I let go of my past beliefs that no longer serve me.”
  • “I am doing the best I can.”
  • “I am a priority.”
  • “I choose myself.”
  • “I am at peace with all that has happened in my life.”
  • “My life is filled with joy and abundance.”
  • “I am willing to keep going, when things get tough, to achieve the success I deserve.”
  • “I am empowered to create change in my life.”
  • “I take care of my health so I can feel my best — not so I can look a certain way.”
  • “My happiness is found within. I do not look for it in others.”
  • “I am proud of the woman I’ve become.”
  • “I love myself and those around me fiercely.”
  • “The love I have for myself is limitless.”
  • “I am worthy of having friends and deep connections with others.”
  • “I have a lot to offer this world.”
  • “I am capable of achieving my dreams.”
  • “My fears do not hold me back from going after the things I love.”
  • “My potential is limitless.”
  • “I am confident in my ability to achieve my goals and accomplish my dreams.”

The best way to start your day is with a positive affirmation. Repeating these mantras will help you focus on the good and attract more of what you want into your life. If you’re looking for an easy way to get started, check out my daily affirmation card deck. Each day, I pull a different affirmation card and read it aloud as part of my morning routine. Not only does this help me set the tone for my day, but it also helps me stay focused on my goals. What are some affirmations for self love that work well for you? Share them in the comments below!