Practicing gratitude isn’t some new age gimmickry. It is an incredibly powerful technique that helps you rewire your nervous system to feel better and more joyful. These gratitude affirmations can be great additions to your gratitude journey.
Affirmations may not work for everyone and that’s okay! Some report positive feelings when using affirmations and others are indifferent.
It’s not a one-sized-fits-all tool that can help you feel better, softer or more grateful. Don’t force it – if it’s not for you, that’s okay! Explore other gratitude techniques that are better suited for your needs.
While there are a bunch of studies exploring gratitude, I like referring to this 2022 one. It explored several articles on the subject and found the following:
gratitude is often felt when you believe an external entity (god, nature, the universe) caused you to have a positive outcome.
gratitude happens when you notice and appreciate the positives.
gratitude can be a coping mechanism as much as it can be a state of being and an emotion.
gratitude is linked to better wellbeing, better social behavior, greater hopefulness, and improved sleep quality and quatity.
gratitude exercises can have small positive effects on mental health and moderate improvements for depression and anxiety.
These were pretty balanced takeaways from the study. Gratitude isn’t a cure-all type of technique to make you feel instantly better. And gratitude affirmations won’t magically improve your mood.
But, they might help if you give them a shot!
Gratitude affirmations
I have gratitude for everything around me, everything I have and everything I am.
My gratitude overflows for the life I have. I feel so blessed.
I deeply find gratitude in my body. I radiate this positive energy to everything around me.
I have gratitude for the freedom to be exactly who I am and to be loved for it.
I appreciate being able to express myself with safe people
I am happy to exist at this time, in this space, amongst the souls around me.
I embrace all that life has to offer. It is a gift.
Daily gratitude affirmations
Morning gratitude affirmations
I have gratitude for this morning, to see the sun, to hear the birds, the hustle and bustle. I choose to make today a great day.
I thank the universe for another beautiful morning.
I appreciate my body for resting and my mind for resetting. I am calm and joyful this morning.
I am filled with excitement and love this morning. I will share these positive feelings with everyone around me.
I am blessed and worthy of a slow, peaceful morning.
I am honored to explore new experiences and opportunities today. I choose to make the most of it.
What will be, will be. I decide to go with the flow today and allow the universe to be my guide.
Night time gratitude affirmations
I have gratitude for the universe today. It blessed me with its abundance.
I am so thankful I have a safe, comfortable space to rest my head.
My mind and body deserve my gratitude and appreciation. I can show my love by allowing them to rest.
Rejuvenating and restorative sleep is what I deserve. I choose to gift myself that.
I appreciate everything that happened today. I celebrate my highs and will learn from my lows. For now though, it is time to sleep.
Tonight, I reward myself by listening to my body, my circadian rhythm and my intuition. They protect me and I am so grateful!
I feel so honored to have seen another day. I hope tomorrow I can continue to admire the universe and all of its beauty.
Grateful affirmations
I am grateful for the ability to use all my senses today. To see the sky, smell the coffee, hear the birds, taste great food and feel the warm sunshine on my skin are true gifts.
I am grateful for the diversity and vibrance all around me.
Peace and joy flows to me when I sit in gratitude.
I am grateful for all the abundance and love in my life. There is no scarcity here, only free flowing positive energy.
I have so much gratitude for all the supportive systems in my life, all the people who care, and all the situations I can help with.
I am grateful for my capacity to be self aware. And I appreciate my willingness to grow into a better version of myself.
I am ecstatic that I can heal my inner child and make her happy whenever I can.
Money gratitude affirmations
I love and appreciate everyone who taught me about money management and wealth generation.
I am grateful for the privilege I have today.
I send positive energy to those who helped me when I struggled.
I learned so much from my family and how they dealt with money. I choose to apply those lessons, good and bad, to be more financially secure.
I deserve wealth and abundance.
The universe rewards me with more abundance when I share my time, my wealth and my wisdom.
It is up to me to break generational mindsets that no longer serve me in this moment or are no longer relevant. Times have changed and I am grateful I can adapt.
Gratitude affirmations for health
The universe holds me in its protective energy. I am eternally grateful it keeps me healthy and happy.
I’m a tough cookie! I appreciate that my body is strong, my mind is sharp and my soul is loving.
I am humbled knowing that I am resilient and capable of healing.
I feel positive about my health and wellbeing. I will do what it takes to maintain them.
I know I can make changes to live a healthier lifestyle. I’m grateful for the opportunity to try.
I have gratitude for the nourishing food I can enjoy that heals and protects my body.
I am thankful that my family is happy, healthy and safe.
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