The Power of Self-Affirmations: Learning to Love Yourself from Within

Hello my beautiful ladies, today we’re touching on the topic of self-affirmations — and why it is so important to speak kindly to ourselves.

Let’s look back for a moment. Not all of us grew up hearing loving, encouraging, or supportive words at home or from the people around us. From a young age, it matters to be told we are beautiful, important, intelligent, valued, and capable. We needed to be heard, praised, and supported — to build self-worth and trust in who we are.

The world can be a wonderful place, but there are days where it becomes harsh, overwhelming, or cold. And during those low moments, we crave someone to tell us, “You’re going to be okay. You are strong. You can do this, because you are special.”

Thankfully, a lot of research has been done, and scientists now understand how deeply our early experiences and words spoken to us affect our well-being as adults. Whether we received enough emotional support or not, at some point we must learn to love ourselves — fully — and appreciate how far we’ve come. We must recognise our growth, our achievements, and the strength it took to get here.

And this is where the “magic” begins: if we are not receiving the words we need from the outside, it’s time to give them to ourselves on the inside. That magic is self-affirmation.

Create a ritual — morning or evening — whenever you feel most present. Stand in front of a mirror, look into your own eyes, and say:

“I am enough.”
“I am strong.”
“I am beautiful.”
“I can do this.”

My message to you, ladies, is this: we must love ourselves, and we must lift each other up.

It’s not always easy to face yourself if you’ve never done it before. For many women, standing in front of a mirror and saying “I am beautiful” or “I am strong” feels uncomfortable, awkward, or even untrue at first. But that is exactly why this practice matters.

The real magic of affirmations is not in saying the words — it’s in feeling them. Feel them in your chest, in your heart, in the centre of who you are. Repeat them until they start to settle inside you, until they become a part of your inner voice instead of a stranger’s sentence. That repetition is how the belief forms.

Self-confidence is one of the most powerful tools we have as humans. With confidence, doors open. With confidence, we walk differently, speak differently, and carry ourselves with quiet strength. Confidence doesn’t make you louder — it makes you sure.

And let’s be honest: it’s not an easy task. It sounds simple, but staying committed is the first real challenge. So start small. Return to the mirror daily — while doing your makeup, styling your hair, or even just washing your face. Look into your eyes and say something kind to yourself, every single time.

This isn’t vanity — it’s emotional hygiene. It’s how we build a healthier relationship with ourselves.

Because life begins within us. We learn to live from the inside out. Just like newborns slowly discover the world and their ability to exist in it, we as adults have to rediscover our worth, our voice, and our space in this world. Affirmations guide that process — gently, but powerfully.