Mondays can be hard, so refocus your energy with these uplifting affirmations

Mondays can be a drag. And when you’ve got an overwhelming, never-ending to-do list in front of you, the stresses of the week ahead are creeping up, and the thought of putting one foot in front of the other feels too much, it’s easy to be filled with Monday morning dread.

While we can’t actually take away the source of the dread – as much as we might want to – there are some tried and tested techniques for building up resilience, and affirmations top the list.

Affirmations are short, simple phrases that we can repeat to ourselves to ground us in the moment, and to remind ourselves of the strength we have inside. They can also prompt us to refocus our attention on the reality that we face, and are a helpful reminder of the ability that we each have to take some control back over our mindset.

These affirmations are designed to help build a sense of calm and reassurance, so that you can go on to face the day, and the week ahead, with confidence and resilience. Repeat them to yourself first thing in the morning, or whenever you need an extra boost. Each week brings new challenges our way, but by dedicating just a small amount of time to this simple practice, you could uncover the key to staying balanced.

  1. Today is a new day.

  2. I am committed to my personal growth.

  3. I am capable of tackling any obstacle.

  4. My thoughts do not control me, I control my thoughts.

  5. I am worthy of investing in myself.

  6. My feelings deserve to be recognised.

  7. I am the architect of my own life.

  8. I give myself permission to follow my dreams.

  9. I can deal with the hurdles that come my way.

  10. I am safe.

  11. I know what I am doing.

  12. I deserve respect.

  13. I recognise my achievements.

  14. My feelings are valid and I Iisten to them.

  15. I do not need to prove myself to anyone.

  16. I live in line with my values.

  17. I will take time to find joy in my day.

  18. I am calm.

  19. I will make time for myself when I need it.

  20. I will achieve my goals.

Need extra support? You might benefit from working with a life coach. Find out more, and connect with a professional using lifecoach-directory.org.uk