55 Positive Affirmations That Will Help You Overcome Low Self-Esteem

I’ve struggled with self-esteem issues for as long as I can remember. It felt like no matter what I did, I could never measure up to the impossibly high standards I set for myself. I was my own worst critic, and it was a never-ending cycle of self-doubt and disappointment. But I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way.

There is hope.

Positive affirmations (and therapy) are powerful tools that can help you overcome low self-esteem – especially, when therapy is not feasible. I’m not saying it will magically fix all of your self-esteem issues overnight. But they are a step in the right direction – and with time and practice, you will start to believe them. And when you believe in yourself, anything is possible.

So without further ado, here are 55 positive affirmations that will help you overcome low self-esteem:

1. “I am enough”
2. “I am not defined by other people’s opinions of me.”
3. “I am not alone – there are people who care about me and want to help me succeed.”
4. “Just because someone doesn’t like me, doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with me..”
5. “I will not compare myself to others – I am unique and special.”
6. “I accept myself for who I am – flaws and all.”
7. “I will not be hard on myself – I am doing the best I can.”
8. “I am worthy of love and respect”
9. “I am beautiful (inside and out)”
10. “I have a lot to offer the world.”
11. “I don’t have to please everyone – I only need to please myself.”
12. “I approve of myself.”
13. “I am allowed to change my mind – I am not stuck in one way of thinking.”
14. “I am capable.”
15. “I am loved.”
16. “I am valuable.”
17. “I am not my negative thoughts or emotions.”
18. “There is nothing wrong with me – I am just like everyone else, imperfect and perfectly okay just as I am.”
19. “I don’t need other people’s approval to be happy.”
20. “My value as a person does not decrease because of my mistakes – I am still just as valuable as anyone else, no matter what I may have done wrong in the past”.
21. “My happiness is not dependent on other people or circumstances – I can choose to be happy no matter what is happening in my life.”
22. “I am not less than anyone else.”
23. “I like myself just the way I am.”
24. “I forgive myself for my mistakes.”
25. “I can do hard things.”
26. “I am not defined by my mistakes or failures.”
27. “I am capable of achieving great things.”
28. “I can get through anything with hard work and determination.”
29. “I am deserving of happiness and success.”
30. “I have many positive qualities.”
31. “My worth is not determined by others.”
32. “I can do anything I set my mind to.”
33. “I am resilient and I can overcome anything.”
34. “I am in control of my own happiness.”
35. “I choose to see the positive in every situation.”
36. “I am grateful for all that I have.”
37. “I attract positive and like-minded people into my life.”
38. “My opinions and thoughts are valid.”
39. “I can handle whatever life throws at me.”
40. “I will not let my past define my future.”
41. “I am in control of my own life and destiny.”
42. “It is okay for me to make mistakes – I am human after all!”
43. “I deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.”
44. “I love myself unconditionally.”
45. “No one can control or define me – I am in charge of my own life.”
46. “It is okay to be imperfect.”
47. ” It’s okay to be different from everyone else..”
48. “I am comfortable in my own skin.”
49. “I will not put myself down.”
50. “I will not be defined by my mistakes or failures.”
51. “I am worthy of love and respect.”
52. “I accept myself for who I am.”
53. “I will not compare myself to others.”
54. “I don’t need other people’s approval to be happy.”
55. “My happiness is not dependent on other people or circumstances.”

These positive affirmations are just a starting point – there are endless possibilities when it comes to positive self-talk. So get creative, and start saying some positive things about yourself today! You deserve it.

Smile for me today.

I love you!