Affirmations are used by many and have been shown to “decrease stress, increase well being, improve academic performance and make people more open to behavior change” Choose a few from the list below and pop them up in your home to remind yourself that while parenthood is hard, you can do it!
- I am a good mother.
- I know how to take care of my baby.
- My life is better for having this pregnancy and this baby.
- I was divinely chosen and called to be the mother of this child and I am good enough to care for her.
- I relax and my baby relaxes with me.
- I celebrate the gift of life and motherhood.
- I welcome the challenge of motherhood with gratitude and a warm heart filled with love.
- Everything I feel and experience is part of the great experience of motherhood.
- I trust my instincts to do what is best for my baby.
- I am a dedicated and loving mother.
- I welcome the challenge of motherhood with grace, gratitude, and a warm heart filled with love.
- I intuitively know the needs of my baby.
- I allow myself to enjoy this precious time with my baby.
- I was chosen to be this baby’s perfect mother.
- I always choose what’s best for my baby and myself.
- My connection to my baby grows stronger every day.
- I accept the help of others.
- I am a strong woman.
- I am strong.
- I am brave.
- I am surrounded by those who love, support, and respect me.
- I assertively use my voice to express what I want and need and to say no when I’m uncomfortable.
- I only allow positive energy in my home.
- I know how to take care of myself.
- I am aware of my needs.
- I am a powerful, loving and creative being.
- I am grateful for those around me.
- I can endure all and will endure all that comes my way.
- It’s good for me to take care of myself.
- I am worthy of love and have the capacity to love.
- Love engulfs me, and I am happy.
- I accept all my feelings as part of myself.
- I feel the love of others around me.
- I feel confident. I feel safe. I feel secure.
- I am the peacekeeper of my life.
- I am able to overcome any challenges that come my way.
- I know how to take care of myself.
- I have the confidence to ask for help and receive help when I need it.
- I have great trust in myself and my capabilities.
- I am strong and capable.
