45 Motivation Affirmations to Succeed and Stay Positive

Sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated.

You’ve probably had those moments when a challenge seems insurmountable and you feel like giving up.

So if you’re looking for a way to keep up your motivation and maintain a confident outlook, then a few motivational affirmations can help.

In this article, I will explain what motivation affirmations are, why they’re important, and how to use them, and then provide a list of 45 affirmations you can use.  

Let’s get to it.

What are Motivation Affirmations?

Motivation affirmations are simple statements you recite to yourself to focus on positive ideas about yourself, your life, and your goals.

These statements can help you maintain a confident mindset, remember the positive things about life, and stay motivated to achieve your objectives.  People often incorporate them into their daily schedule to improve their motivation and maintain a positive focus.  

These affirmations can take the form of visualizing a goal in its completed state – e.g. “I have achieved my weight loss goal of losing 50 pounds.” – or quotes that remind you what you’re working towards.  However, they’re often statements that focus on the present situation through a positive lens.  

It may sound like a pollyannaish cliché to “think positive,” but your mindset has a material impact on your life.  People have a natural tendency to focus on negative things. 

But this habit can lead to negative consequences, causing you to lose hope that you can have a happy, fulfilling life.  If you believe you’re doomed to fail, you won’t put in the effort to succeed. 

One bad habit people develop today is called doomscrolling. It's when you end up falling into negative spirals due to a large amount of upsetting and depressing media you are exposed to. Watch the video below to learn how to break this habit.

The goal of affirmations is to redirect your focus away from doom and gloom and towards things you feel grateful for and confident about. 

This optimistic outlook has been shown to improve not only your psychological and physical health, but also your social relationships and ability to take active steps to further your career.  

45 Motivation Affirmations to Stay Positive with Any Goal

Here is a list of motivational affirmations, including some that I use to stay motivated in my day-to-day life. 

However, it is important to choose affirmations that you can confidently and sincerely tell yourself.  It won’t do you any good to try to believe something you know isn’t true, and it can actually hurt your confidence. 

1. I am improving myself and getting closer to my goals every day.  
2. I may make mistakes, but I can recover and keep going.  I don’t need to lose hope over a minor setback.  
3. I can keep my chin up.  
4. Every day, I move forward on a track of healing and self-improvement.  
5. I’ve gone through hard times before, and I can overcome them again.  
6. I will face the world with confidence.  
7. I am confident that I can make the right decisions. 
8. I am a (man/woman), not a (boy/girl).  I am capable of forging my own life. 
9. I can remain calm, even if things go wrong.  

10. The world is not going to collapse in on me, it is full of hope and potential, and I can achieve it.  
11. I’m freeing myself from fear and stress.  
12. I will not be afraid.  
13. I will not panic.  
14. I can choose to be happy, even if I’m not in a perfect situation.  
15. Not everything will be easy, but I will persevere because my goals are worth pursuing.  
16. I do the things I do, not because they are easy, but in spite of the fact that they are hard.
17. The most difficult part of a journey is taking the first step.  I will not be held back by unnecessary apprehension. 
18. Even though I have messed up in the past, I can still create a positive future.  
19. I will act with confidence and peace of mind.  

20. I will not be driven by self-doubt.  I am more than my flaws, I am also my strengths.  
21. I deserve the mutual respect of other people.  
22. I do not want to waste a single moment of my life.  I know I can’t get it back. I will squeeze as much happiness as possible out of every day.   
23. I will not obsess over what I did wrong in the past.  Instead, I will learn from my mistakes in the future.  
24. I have all I need to be happy.  
25. I am one with my breath. I am one with my body.  I am one with the world. 
26. I am confident.
27. I am strong.

28. I am a virtuous being capable of standing tall and looking the world in the eyes.  
29. I will not dread the future or overthink it. With appropriate preparedness, I can deal with any problems as I come to them, instead of obsessing over every obstacle I might face.  
30. My actions can make a difference in the world.  
31. My actions can make a difference in my life. 
32. I am at peace with myself.  
33. I am aware of myself and in control of my future. 
34. The world is an open sea, ready for me to sail where I want to go.  I will live by my own values and pursue my own goals.   
35. I know what I value and what I don’t.  
36. I will choose to focus on what brings me happiness.  

37. I am capable of finding solutions to overcome my problems and achieve my goals.  
38. I am on a path to success. Any obstacles in my way will be as easy to surmount as an anthill.  
39. Happiness and progress will lead to more progress and happiness.  I need to continue on a positive path, and things will continue to get better.  
40. I am the source of my own motivation.  
41. The world is an amazing place, and I can be a positive part of it.  
42. All I need to do is follow the habits that lead to success, and I will achieve my goals.  

43. I have the energy and confidence to move towards my goals at full steam today. 
44. Today is the first day of the rest of my life.  I can break away from bad habits of my past.  
45. Success is a product of hard work and overcoming obstacles.  It will not come easy, but the work I do is leading towards a goal I value.  

Final Thoughts on Motivation Affirmations

There are several ways you can use motivational affirmations, but usually, people make them part of their regular routine to keep their thoughts on the right track.  

You may repeat affirmations to yourself as soon as you wake up and a few times throughout the day, or before you are about to face an activity that intimidates you.  Some people say affirmations in front of a mirror, others meditate while focusing on the affirmation as a mantra.  

Incorporating motivation affirmations into your regular schedule can be a powerful way to stay in the right mindset to achieve your goals.

And if you want more encouraging affirmations, be sure to check out these blog posts:

• 60 Positive Affirmations to Boost Your Confidence & Self-Esteem
• 55 Positive Affirmations for Moms
• 49 Positive Morning Affirmations to Start Your Day

Finally, if you want a simple tool to record and recite these affirmations, then check out these 13 affirmations apps that help you create a positive mindset.