This is literally the first thing I did when I sat down to start creating today.  I opened up a GPT called ‘Cheat Sheet Creator’ and put the keyword ‘Affirmations’ into it – this is the result:

Positive Mindset Affirmations Cheat Sheet

1. Why Affirmations Work

Affirmations are short, positive statements you repeat to yourself to shape your mindset and self‑belief. They can help reduce negative self‑talk, re‑frame limiting beliefs, and boost resilience. For example, they may help you think “I am capable of facing any challenge” instead of “I always fail when things get hard”.

Tip: Use present‑tense, positive, and personal statements (e.g. “I am…”, “I choose…”).

Note: Affirmations are a tool—not a magic fix. They work best when combined with action (reflection, goal‑setting, habit change).

2. How to Use Them Effectively

  • Choose a few key affirmations that resonate deeply with you.
  • Repeat them daily—morning and/or night is ideal.
  • Say them out loud, write them down, post them where you’ll see them.
  • When a negative thought arises, replace it with one of your affirmations.
  • Be consistent. Repetition helps re‑program thought patterns.
  • Reflect periodically—adjust your affirmations as you grow and change.

3. Daily Affirmation Examples

Use these as‑is or adapt them to your own wording.

I am worthy of love, respect and kindness.
I choose to think positively and create a wonderful life for myself.
I trust my intuition and always make wise decisions.
Every day brings fresh opportunities for growth and happiness.
I let go of all negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones.
My mind is clear and calm; I am in control of my emotions.
I am enough, exactly as I am.
I have the power to create all the success and prosperity I desire.

4. Themed Affirmation Sets

4.1 Self‑Worth & Confidence

I give myself permission to be myself.
I am valued and my contributions matter.
My worth doesn’t depend on others’ opinions.

4.2 Mindset for Growth & Change

I grow and improve every single day.
I embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and expand.
There is no limit to what I can achieve.

4.3 Calm, Peace & Emotional Well‑being

I release all worry and choose to focus on peace and joy.
I am safe, supported and surrounded by love.
Nothing can disrupt my inner peace.

4.4 Gratitude & Positivity

My gratitude opens doors to endless possibilities.
I notice and appreciate the good all around me.
Today is a fresh start—I welcome it with joy.

5. Customising Your Own Affirmations

Make your affirmations more powerful by tailoring them:

  • Use **“I am”**, **“I choose”**, **“I permit myself”** phrases.
  • Focus on what *you want* (positive) **not** what you don’t want (“I am calm”, not “I am not anxious”).
  • Keep them short and memorable.
  • Write them in present tense (“I am strong now”, not “I will be strong”).
  • Make them meaningful to you (what you truly want to believe). Example: _“I am open to new experiences that help me grow.”_

6. Reminder for Realistic Use

While affirmations are valuable, they’re not a substitute for facing life’s challenges or doing the work needed to change habits. Research shows that affirmations can boost resilience and reduce stress, but they work best alongside concrete actions.

Tip: If you notice your affirmation feels false or causes resistance, adjust the wording—for example move from “I am perfect” to “I am learning and growing every day.”

7. Quick Daily Routine

You can integrate this into your morning or night-time ritual:

  1. Take a deep breath and centre yourself.
  2. Pick 1–3 affirmations for the day.
  3. Say them slowly, out loud or silently, with feeling.
  4. Visualise briefly what life looks like with that truth (you acting as the person the affirmation describes).
  5. Carry the phrase in mind when you confront a challenge or negative thought later in the day.

8. Resources & Further Reading

Personal Note:

I resonate with this one ‘I trust my intuition’ .  Looking back on my life, most of my key decisions were intuitive.  Whenever I acted against my intuition it was often disastrous.  During my banking and consulting career, I had plenty of opportunity to test my decision-making skills, as I was always making decisions with incomplete information in my conscious mind, and so I have relied completely on my subconscious to make decisions.  It is always about how I feel about a decision – if I feel good about it, then it is generally good.  When I compare my life to other peoples stories of trouble and hardship, then I feel grateful that my intuition has kept me relatively safe.  Yes, I have lost monies on investments but if I didn’t take a few losses, maybe I would end up thinking that I didn’t take enough risks…