Christmas affirmations

You’re overwhelmed, looking at your long holiday to-do list, your bank account, and the limited time left. You’ve postponed any healthy habits you have throughout the rest of the year. Your relationship with food is not at its best now. You’re finding it difficult to be present, and truly enjoy Christmas time.

Below are some affirmations that you can repeat to yourself. Hopefully, they can help you stay present, calm, and open to experiencing this wonderful time.

  • I’m grateful for another year to make happy memories

  • I invite gratitude into my heart every day

  • Rest and social time are physically good for me

  • I am worthy of healing

  • I am proud of the person I am and the life I have

  • I give myself permission to set boundaries that bring me peace

  • I do not control and am not responsible for the actions of others

  • I am happy with simplicity 

  • My life is full of people who love me

  • I am connected to all the love in the world

  • When things don’t go as planned, I will adjust my expectations

  • My happiness is more important than to-do lists or schedules

  • My past is not a reflection of my future

  • I choose peace

  • I will succeed today

  • I don’t need someone else to feel happiness

  • The point of life is balance, not perfection

  • I forgive those who have hurt me

  • I’m doing my best and that is enough

  • I choose to be proud of myself

  • I will not compare myself to strangers on the Internet

  • I’m worthy of respect and acceptance

  • My contributions to the world are valuable

  • My needs and wants are important

  • I make a significant difference in the lives of people around me

  • I’m open to new adventures in my life

  • Negative thoughts only have the power I allow them

  • I can choose to see the good