If you are looking for some positive affirmations for teenagers then below you will 50 that are great for using as part of their daily routine. We have divided them in to 6 areas; Self-worth and Confidence, Resilience and Strength, Self-love and Compassion, Positivity and Optimism, Growth and Learning and Friendship and Connection, to help them identify the affirmations they think will benefit them the most. If you think 50 affirmations might be too overwhelming for your teenager then why not look through the list yourself first, make a short list of your favorite affirmations and then help them to understand how to use affirmations effectively and help them decide which ones to try. Remember there is no right or wrong answer and you can always tweak them slightly to fit more specific situations if needed.
What are affirmations?
If you aren’t already familiar with affirmations they are small, simple, easy to remember, positive statements that can be repeated over and over by the individual to increase the number of positive thoughts and reduce the number of negative thoughts an individual has. Affirmations can be a very powerful tool when used consistently, they are great for changing mindsets, improving moods and encouraging more positive thought processes. If you get your children to start using affirmations during their teenage years then it will have a positive impact on their emotional well-being not only now but as they transition into adulthood and throughout their adult life too.
How to use affirmations effectively?
The best way to use affirmations is to select 3-5 that resonate with you. Try and pick ones that cover areas where you feel struggle, for example if you, or your teenager, suffer with low self esteem that affirmations like ‘I am good enough’ will help. When picking you affirmations try and avoid ones that feel too far from the truth, that make you feel ridiculous or embarrassed, or start an internal argument in your head as these may be too difficult for you to say and believe on a regular basis leading to you stopping before any positive changes can happen.
Once you have picked your affirmations try and build them into your daily routine, morning is best as they set you up for the day but if you can do them again before bed then even better. How you use them can vary, some like to say them out loud whilst looking in a mirror, others say them quietly in their heads, and some prefer to say them out loud but with their eyes closed, it really is up to you but however you say them do it with intent, really think about the words and focus on the meaning, try and clear your mind of distractions and take some deep breaths between each affirmation.
If you do not feel comfortable saying the affirmations then another great way to use them is to write them down in a journal and read over them daily, or even write them out fresh every day.
Try and say, read or write, each one 3-5 times, more if you can.
Over time your subconscious mind will start to believe these statements and act accordingly, when you’re having a bad day or finding yourself in a specific situation like about to deliver a speech you will that these affirmations naturally start to come to mind and you will automatically start telling your self ‘ I can do this’ I am good enough’ I am confident’ etc.
The result of using powerful affirmations can be life changing.
What are the benefits of using positive affirmations?
There are a number of reported benefits of positive affirmations and these will be different for everyone, the most common benefits include
- improves personal growth
- encourages a positive mindset
- helps in difficult situations
- reduces self-sabotaging thoughts
- encourages positive self-talk
- promote academic success
- improve social relationships
- helps create a strong sense of self-worth
If used consistently positive affirmations can have a profound impact on the individuals mental health and mindset, they are definitely worth trying as results indicate that regular use of affirmations have a significant impact on a persons positive outlook and attitude towards life in general.
Below are 50 powerful affirmations that are recommended for teenagers and young people but of course can be used by adults too.
Self-Worth & Confidence
If you have a teenager that is suffering with low self-esteem, self worth or low confidence then these powerful affirmations can help them overcome those feelings and leave them feeling more confident and self assured. They are also great for those that are struggling with peer pressure and want to be confident enough to just be themselves and not form to societies expectations.
- I am worthy of love and respect.
- I believe in myself and my abilities.
- I am enough just as I am.
- I trust myself to make good decisions.
- I am proud of who I am becoming.
- I am capable of achieving my goals.
- My voice and opinions matter.
- I deserve happiness and success.
- I am confident in my own skin.
Resilience & Strength
For teenagers that have had or going through a hard time then these powerful affirmations have been designed to give them the strength and resilience they need to help them cope to the best of their abilities. They are also great for students who have just started university and struggling with the academic pressures and new found independence, work life balance and the new notion of having to work and pay bills.
- I am strong and can overcome challenges.
- I am resilient and bounce back from setbacks.
- I learn from mistakes and grow stronger.
- I can handle whatever comes my way.
- I am brave and face my fears with courage.
- I have the power to change my life.
- I am determined and keep going, even when it’s tough.
- I am unstoppable when I set my mind to something.
Self-Love & Compassion
Teenagers can find it hard to accept their changing bodies, raging hormones and development of self actualisation and personality changes, if that sounds like your teenager then encourage them to use these affirmations every morning as they will them to be kind to themselves, practice self love and acceptance.
- I deserve to be happy and loved.
- I love and accept myself unconditionally.
- I am patient with myself as I grow.
- I release self-doubt and embrace self-love.
- I celebrate my individuality.
- I honor my emotions without judgment.
- I am allowed to take care of my own needs.
- I am gentle with myself during difficult times
Positivity & Optimism
For teenagers that are low in mood, often see the negative before the positive and are usually more pessimistic than optimistic these are the affirmations for them.
- I choose to focus on the good in my life.
- I attract positive experiences and people.
- I see the bright side in every situation.
- I am filled with hope for the future.
- I create my own happiness.
- I welcome joy and laughter into my day.
- I am excited about the possibilities ahead.
- I find beauty in the small moments.
- I am grateful for all that I have.
Growth & Learning
If your teenager needs to reduce the negative self-talk when it comes to academic performance, exams, learning and developing new skills then these affirmations will help shift their mindset from can’t to can and help them see that embracing opportunities and putting in the effort can lead to great things and most importantly that they are capable of succeeding, ultimately it will help them develop a positive growth mindset.
- I embrace new challenges as opportunities to learn.
- I am open to trying new things.
- I allow myself to evolve and change.
- I trust the process of becoming the best version of myself.
- I give myself permission to learn from my mistakes.
- I am capable of achieving greatness through effort.
- I am proud of how far I’ve come.
Friendship & Connection
If your teenager struggles to make and keep meaningful friendships or perhaps they are off to a new school, club or even preparing for university then these affirmations will help them to form positive relationships with others as well as making them mindful of the way they are being treated to ensure they are only engaging in healthy friendships too.
- I am a kind and caring friend.
- I deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.
- I am surrounded by people who appreciate me.
- I am a good listener and a supportive friend.
- I create meaningful and genuine connections.
- I am loved and valued by my friends and family.
- I am worthy of deep and authentic friendships.
- I support and celebrate the success of others.
- I am grateful for the people who care about me.
If you wat to help your teenager, or other family members including yourself, improve their mental health, self love and confidence even more then encourage them to practice daily gratitude’s and self care along side the daily affirmations, this combination is sure to result in positive changes.