When you are feeling down, insecure or untrusting, trying using these self-esteem affirmations. Whenever I feel those things I take these out and read them to myself. Sometimes silently, sometimes out loud. They really do help me remember that I wonderful and valuable!<p>I am a unique and valuable human being.<p>I always do the best that I can.<p>I love (or like) myself, mistakes and all.<p>I am basically alright as I am.<p>I have worth because I struggle to survive.<p>I have legitimate needs.<p>It's OK to meet my needs as I see fit.<p>I am responsible for my life.<p>I accept the consequences of my actions.<p>I feel warm and loving towards myself.<p>I invariably do the best I am capable of at the moment. "Mistakes" is a label I will add later.<p>I am free to make mistakes.<p>Everything I do is an attempt to meet legitimate needs.<p>I am expanding my awareness to make wiser choices.<p>I am letting go of unwise choices in the past.<p>I can do anything I want, but what I want is determined by my awareness.<p>Shoulds, oughts, and musts are irrelevant. In the moment of choice, I do only what my awareness permits.<p>It&#8217;s foolish to resent others' actions - they also do only what their awareness permits.<p>Since everyone is doing his or her best, I can easily feel compassion and empathy.<p>My basic job in life is expanding my awareness.<p>No one is any more or less worthy than I.<p>My mere existence proves my worth.<p>I can learn from my mistakes without guilt or worry.<p>Everyone's awareness is different so comparisons are worthless.<p>I am a winner and I take setbacks easily.<p>I express myself well and enjoy it when others respect my point of view.<p>I am very effective and confident, especially in stressful situations.<p>I am the guide of my own destiny.<p>I will take calculated risks to improve.<p>I will be financially independent.<p>I am logical and decisive in making important decisions.<p>I am an action person; I do first things first, then one at a time.<p>I really am very special.<p>I do not seek to live a life which is free from all problems. Instead I choose to live a life of finding solutions, and enjoying the benefits which those solutions create.<p>I control the thoughts I choose. No thought, at any time, can dwell in my mind without my approval or permission.<p>I enjoy being responsible.<p>I have no need to make excuses and no one needs to carry my responsibility for me.

Thanks for sharing that. I will save it for future and frequent reference.

Thanks for sharing!<p>I've printed these out. I find if I say something like this everyday for a period of time, then I begin to believe them & act according to them.

Clearview,<p>Here's a thought for afirmations - it was explained to me to keep them in the present tense, instead of saying "I will", say "I am" - so your subconcious mind believes it. Also, always express in positve terms. [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img]

Thanks Clearview! As self esteem is an issue for me, some of these statements have really spoken to me. I have also printed them out and will refer to them often. Thanks again.

Thanks!!! These are great! [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img]