Maybe you should write your own affirmations.

Shorter is better when it comes to lines at the airport, or waiting on hold with the insurance company. But when it comes to affirmations, you get to decide. 

One thing I've learnt is that our flow states are different. We all have different ways of speaking to ourselves, and it generally stems from our individual personalities. Some affirmations might feel poetic, full of metaphors and rhythm, while others might thrive on simplicity. Neither is better—it’s all about what feels authentic to you.

The beauty of creating your own affirmations is that they can pull from your actual experiences, making them deeply personal and meaningful. 

After giving birth to my son, I faced a whirlwind of emotions—joy, pride, insecurity, and exhaustion. I simultaneously felt beautiful, powerful, unattractive and weak. Finding balance was a genuine struggle.

My body had changed, and with it, my sense of self. I struggled with recovery, caught between celebrating motherhood and mourning change.  A simple affirmation like “I am enough” didn’t work for me. I needed something that acknowledged my journey, reframed my struggles and celebrated my resilience.

So, I wrote this:
I created. I gave birth. I endured.
I am a product of life’s most natural force.
My beauty is as natural as nature, and my body shows I have conquered.

Your affirmations should reflect your truth. That’s where their power lies.