Affirmations

Positive affirmations can significantly assist you in your eating disorder recovery process. Just look at one that means something to you every day or whenever you need a bit of a lift. Here is a selection I’ve picked out but why not make your own list?

  • Though no one can go back and make a new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new end.
  • I do the very best I know how, the very best I can.
  • Where ever I am I will do my best, and that is all I will ever expect of myself.
  • I will surround myself with trustworthy people and put my trust in them.
  • When I am required to exhibit strength, it comes.
  • One step at a time. That is how I will get where I am going.
  • I am free to see life in a new way.
  • I can open myself to the hopes and dreams of today.
  • I am not afraid of making mistakes.
  • I can stop punishing myself with fear.
  • I will not allow the fear of "what if" to ruin the joy of "what is".
  • I can let go of the need to prove myself to others.
  • I will be gentle with myself when I get stuck.
  • I can let go of shame.
  • I am free to be all I can be.
  • I deserve to recover.
  • I will be gentle with myself.
  • I am not alone in my problem, my powerlessness, or my search for a solution.
  • I can learn to embrace change.
  • I will let myself receive the healing I need.
  • I will not allow my disease to control or manipulate me.
  • I will nurture myself through each stage of recovery.
  • I am the first person who needs to like me.
  • I can become the person I want to be.
  • I am okay.
  • I will give myself the care and attention I need.
  • I can choose to have a daily reprieve from self-destructive behaviour.
  • Today, I will concentrate on taking one step forward, however small.
  • Whatever my weight today, I am a worthwhile person with valuable contributions to make to those around me.
  • It is often easier to know what to do than to do it. Today I will do those things that strengthen my recovery.
  • I cannot see the outcome of the journey, but I can take the next step.
  • I have the will, the strength and the desire to continue working on recovery.