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Affirmations for Anxiety

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Anxiety tells you everything is a threat. These affirmations gently remind your nervous system that you are safe right now.

15 Affirmations for Anxiety

  1. 1I am safe in this moment.
  2. 2This feeling is temporary and it will pass.
  3. 3I have survived every anxious moment before this one.
  4. 4My thoughts are not facts.
  5. 5I can feel anxious and still be okay.
  6. 6I choose to breathe deeply and slowly.
  7. 7I do not need to have all the answers right now.
  8. 8My body is doing its best to protect me.
  9. 9I release what I cannot control.
  10. 10I trust myself to handle whatever comes.
  11. 11Uncertainty is uncomfortable, not dangerous.
  12. 12I am allowed to take things one step at a time.
  13. 13I give myself permission to rest.
  14. 14This moment is enough.
  15. 15I am doing better than my anxiety says I am.

How to Use These Affirmations

Frequently Asked Questions

Do affirmations actually help with anxiety?

Research shows that self-affirmation activates reward centres in the brain and can reduce the stress response when practised consistently.

How often should I repeat anxiety affirmations?

Start with twice a day, morning and evening, and also use them in the moment when anxiety spikes.

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