To manifest your dream life, you need to use affirmations… or so everyone on the internet says. But here’s the thing—most people try them for a day, feel nothing, and never go back. That can be seriously frustrating. Like, how are you supposed to manifest your dream life when you can’t even stick to affirmations?

It’s time to shift your mindset and actually benefit from them. Affirmations can be a game-changing tool when used with the right intention. In this post, we’re breaking down how to create personal, powerful affirmations that actually spark real change. Whether you want to boost your confidence or shift deep-rooted beliefs, the way you create your affirmations matters. Let’s dive in and create ones that work.

What Are Affirmations & Why They Work 

Affirmations are short, positive statements that help your mind believe empowering beliefs. They work by rewiring your subconscious mind through repetition. Over time, you naturally begin to believe these new thoughts. It’s kind of like training your brain to think in a new way.

Think about it: if you constantly tell yourself, I can’t do this, then guess what? You probably can’t. But if you start believing that you can, you’re way more likely to take action and actually make it happen.

There’s also huge importance in how you feel when you say your affirmations. You need to believe in the words. Say them with emotion. That energy is what helps them stick. And remember, consistency is key—affirmations only start working when you stick with them.

The 3 Core Elements of Effective Affirmations

When creating your own personal affirmations, there are a few key things to keep in mind to get amazing results.

Use Present Tense

Always write and say your affirmations in the present tense, as if they’re already true. For example, say “I am confident” instead of “I will be confident.” This teaches your mind that this is already your reality.

Focus on Positive Language

 Avoid using negative words like don’t or won’t. For example, saying “I don’t want to drink fizzy drinks” still focuses your mind on the fizzy drinks. Instead, rephrase it positively: “I enjoy drinking refreshing water.”

Make Them Personal and Meaningful

Your affirmations should be specific to you. Generic ones might not spark any emotion, which makes them less effective. Tailor them to your real-life situations. For example, instead of “I don’t want to feel anxious,” say “I am calm and in control of my thoughts.”

Affirmations that are present, positive, and personal are the ones that really make an impact.

Your Step-by-Step Formula for Writing Your Own

Creating affirmations that actually get results is easier than you think—here’s a simple way to start:

Step 1: Identify what you’re struggling with.

This could be anything—your mindset, body image, finances, confidence. Choose one area you want to improve.

Step 2: Flip the script.

Ask yourself: What do I want to believe instead? Often, it’s the exact opposite of your current limiting belief. If you feel like you’re overweight, the new belief could be that you have a strong, healthy body.

Step 3: Write it in the present tense using empowering words.

Something like: “I love my strong, healthy body.”

Step 4: Say it with emotion and visualize it as your truth.

Really feel the words as you say them. Imagine your new reality as if it already exists.

Step 5: Repeat it daily.

Repetition is how it becomes part of your subconscious. Say it every day until it feels natural.

Tips to Make Affirmations Work Faster

Consistency. Consistency. Consistency. To make your affirmations work faster you need to keep repeating them. Say them every day, this can be in front of a mirror, during your morning routine, while journaling, or even on a walk.

Emotion and belief are what make affirmations powerful and allow them to work. You can even pair them with visualization or say them while taking aligned action, like during yoga or while working on a goal.

Use reminders! Try setting your phone wallpaper as one of your affirmations, leave sticky notes around your house or whatever helps keep your affirmations top of mind throughout the day.

Remember: change doesn’t happen overnight, but it does happen with consistency. And if you’re ready to go deeper, try .