1. “When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or the life of another.” — Helen Keller
2. “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” – Les Brown

Stress is your body’s response to anything that requires attention or action. It is the need to attain or attend to something we may oppose. Items causing stress: emotional or physical triggers, memories, ideas, sounds, or reactions. Stress brings up our heart rate, causes a headache, stomach ache, shakiness, emotional distress, and other physical conditions leading to anxiety, depression, or panic attacks.

Coping and grounding skills for stress management

The 4 A’s: When your stress level exceeds your ability to cope, you need to restore the balance by reducing the stressors or increasing your ability to cope, or both. Try using one of the four A’s: avoid, alter, accept or adapt. (Mayo Clinic)

TEN POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS TO BOOST YOUR MOOD EVERY DAY

Here is our list of positive affirmations! Choose your favorite and speak it out to start your day. PERSONALIZE by adding more statements that are specific to your situation. I also added some tips to help.

1. I AM BEAUTIFUL.

You can’t control what people think about you, but you can choose to see the good in you. Speak out and say what you like about yourself. Take good care of yourself and enhance your beauty. 

2. I AM ACCEPTED.

Be the first to accept who you are, flaws and all. Forgive yourself for not being perfect, because nobody is. When you learn to embrace yourself, it becomes easier for others to see who you really are and to love you for it.

3. I AM VALUABLE.

You are important, and you bring value to this world. There are ideas that only you can think of, and there are people that only you can reach. A kind word from you can change someone else’s life.

4. I AM LOVED.

Be the first to love yourself. Be thankful for each person who added value to your life. Imagine those whom you will meet in the future and build happy relationships with. Attract love.

5. I HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IN ANY SITUATION.

You are in control of your reactions, and you can choose to be positive. The more you practice this, the more you are able to make good decisions in times of crisis.

6. I KEEP ON LEARNING NEW THINGS.

There is no limit to what you can do, as long as you keep on learning. View difficulties and challenges as opportunities to learn new things.

7. I ALWAYS HOPE FOR THE BEST IN MY LIFE.

Always believe that there are better things ahead of you. Though failures and disappointments are painful, they also teach valuable lessons in life. Learn from them and keep moving forward.

8. I ATTRACT GOOD THINGS IN LIFE.

Keep on doing good, and good will keep on coming back to you. Expect good to happen to you every day and receive it with a thankful heart.

9. I WAS MADE FOR A PURPOSE.

You were born in this day and age for a reason that no one else can fulfill. Your choices shape your world and those around you, so keep making good choices.

10. I WAS BORN FOR GREATNESS.

Greatness comes to those who are willing to serve, so take the opportunity to help others. You can be great in the eyes of the world or in the heart of a child.