Self care is a broad spectrum that includes many different forms. These can fall within physical, emotional and social aspects of one's life. Aside from being a great way to manage stress, and feel rejuvenated, there is another form. Although, there is another form of self care we all know about, but don’t use as often as we should. According to Rocky Vista Health Center, mental self care is the key to improving your psychological and cognitive thinking. A great way to care for your mental state is by using affirmations on a daily basis.

Affirmations are short phrases that have the availability to shift your thinking to become more positive when you repeat them regularly. These phrases can be applied to any situation and can be tailored to fit your own personal needs and goals. Some doctors believe when using affirmations you can create new pathways in your brain, and almost erase the negative thoughts from your mind. Affirmations tend to be divided into 9 major categories including: Financial Abundance, Healing, Protection, Self-Love, Success, Gratitude, Creativity, Clarity and Spiritual. 

Taking the time to repeat some of these following affirmations every morning is a simple and effective habit to have.

Affirmations For Self-Love

• I love and accept myself.
• Loving myself means not waiting to be loved by someone else.
• I love myself so fully, others cant help but reflect it back.
• Everything I want, wants me more. I am a beacon of positive energy. 
• Today I am overflowing with energy and joy.
• I am grateful for my body and everything it does for me.
• I am more than my thoughts.
• I can do everything I set my mind to.
• Confidence isn't about being perfect. It's about accepting yourself as you are.
• I am deserving of all the good things life has to offer.
• I am worthy of the goals I set and the dreams I chase.
• I am proud of myself for all that I have accomplished. 
• I am so happy to be me. I am a perfect person. I love myself.
• I deserve happiness and joy.
• Serenity, tranquility and other pleasurable emotions engulf my being.
• I am a positive person who attracts positive things into my life.
• I will be kind to myself.

Affirmations For Feeling Grounded

• Everything I want is already on its way.
• I am calm and relaxed in all situations.
• Calmness washes over me with every deep breath I take.
• Today, I stay grounded and can easily adapt to any situation. 
• I feel safe releasing all my fears.
• I am grateful for my deep strong roots.
• I am protected and supported by Mother Earth.
• I am centered.
• I am at peace with the world around me.
• I trust the process of life. 
• I am calm, clear and connected to my purpose. 
• I trust my ability to heal and find balance.
• I am rooted in the present moment. 
• I am one with my mind, body and soul. 
• Today, I notice the little things that make me happy.  
• I invite balance and wellbeing into my space.
• Everything that I desire is making its way to me.

Affirmations For Healing

• I release all negative self judgement and embrace self compassion.
• I learn something from every experience.
• Everyday I become a better version of myself.
• I am a good person, and I don't need to prove it to anyone.
• I release fears holding me back. 
• My worth is not determined by external validation.
• Despite how i feel, i understand this feeling and situation are temporary.
• I put myself where I feel valued. 
• I let go of unnecessary stress, because my body deserves to feel safe.
• I am healing.
• Everything works in my favor.
• My past does not define me; I am in control of my future. 
• I breathe out stress and breathe in peace.
• I am invincible. My immune system is strong. My body can easily clear what it no longer needs.
• I thank my eyes for seeing and my ears for hearing, my nose for smelling, and my tongue for tasting, my body for feeling and my mind for thinking.
• I don't need to compare myself.