Nine pre-session self-love affirmations

Need a little self-love pick me up pre-session (or anytime)?

Try these nine self-love affirmations!

For when chronic illness makes it hard to love your body…

  1. My body is still worthy of respect and care even on days when my chronic illness of disability causes me pain

  2. I love and accept my body just the way it is today

  3. On days when I struggle to love my body, I can practice body neutrality and self-care

For when you need a self-love boost…

  1. I am a fucking legend who is worthy of love, respect, and kindness, especially from myself

  2. My body does not need to change in order to be worthy of love and affection

  3. I embrace my body as it changes over time - I am grateful to be able to see my body’s journey

For when emotions are negatively impacting your body image…

  1. I deserve the same patience and grace that I extend to others to be extended to me also

  2. My body is a source of strength, not insecurity or shame

  3. I am allowed to take up space physically and emotionally in my relationships and in the world at large

I know affirmations can feel silly (like I really get it), but they are powerful! Try saying these (yes, out loud) to yourself in the mirror, and/or try writing them down and reading them aloud or using the written affirmations as a part of a little self-love ritual to root yourself in your intentions. The most important thing is giving yourself grace, and treating yourself, and your body, with love, respect, and kindness.

—Sam

Samantha Waldron