105 Mindful Affirmations For Being Present

How often have you tried to practise mindfulness but over and over you find that your mind just wants to wander off and think about that bill you have to pay or what you’re going to eat for dinner later? The truth is, mindfulness can be hard to practise almost to the point where you can constantly question if you’re doing it right mid-flow. In situations like this, mindful affirmations can help.

Affirmations can help you to reprogram the subconscious mind by intentionally saying positive phrases to yourself. Whilst thinking positive affirmations or phrases can be helpful, saying them out loud to yourself can bring them to life. As you use the word ‘I’ in your mindful affirmations, you bring the focus back onto yourself, in the present moment.

“The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts,”

Marcus Aurelius

I’m a strong believer that your happiness is indeed dependent largely on the quality of your thoughts. So, what if you verbalised your positive thoughts and practised bringing them to life every day? This is how mindful affirmations can help you to be more present when you’re practising mindfulness.

If you find your mind wandering during a mindfulness exercise you can use a mindful affirmation to bring your attention back to the present moment.

With this in mind, here are 105 mindful affirmations you can use to gently ease your unwanted thoughts out of the way.

105 Mindful Affirmations

1. I do not judge these thoughts, they are simply passing visitors
2. This present moment belongs to me
3. This moment right now is all there is to care about
4. I am alive right now
5. I am here and I am safe
6. I can do great things with my mind
7. I do not fear tomorrow or long for yesterday
8. The perfect time is right now
9. I am proud of myself
10. I am trying my best and that’s all I can do
11. I sit here with my body, loving it and welcoming peace
12. I am not concerned with anything but right now
13. I welcome my thoughts
14. It is my only task to observe my thoughts, not hold onto them
15. I exhale tension and inhale peace
16. I am okay with simply being
17. I sit here, without judgment and that sets me free
18. I am here and that’s everything I need
19. Like the base of the greatest mountain, I am strong and rooted
20. Tomorrow will come as it always does so right now I will simply be
21. My energy is focused on light, not fear worry or pain
22. I soak in energy and use it for good
23. I have everything I need within me
24. I celebrate this body. This body that allows me to love, to move and to breathe in this universe
25. The challenges in my life do not define me
26. I welcome hardship and watch as time erodes it
27. I see good within myself, the goodness that has always been there
28. I use my life to live each moment fully
29. Every moment is precious
30. I am grateful for every single moment that passes
31. I am alive, growing and on the right path
32. I feel my chest lift with every breath and feel myself here
33. As the universe changes constantly, I too change with each moment
34. I honour myself
35. Every beautiful moment in my life has led me to this one
36. I see the beauty in all life and all things
37. I feel the Earth below my body, cradling me and holding me safe
38. I am not perfect and that is okay, that is normal
39. I am proud of myself for taking this moment to check in with myself
40. I believe in myself, right now, to make the right choices
41. I choose to cultivate positive thoughts
42. I deserve to experience each moment fully
43. This moment is full of harmony
44. Stress is my choice, and so, I decide to release it here
45. I am the master of my own mind
46. Inside me lives passion, gratitude and strength
47. I choose to invite light into my life
48. I can change things for the better
49. I can be a guiding light for my loved ones
50. I am braver than I know
51. I am grateful for everything in my life
52. I stand tall and firm like a beautiful tree, connected to the Earth
53. I am rooted in love and compassion
54. I observe myself right here with nothing but compassion
55. The present moment guides me
56. I feel myself living and all the normal sensations in my body
57. Whatever must be done, I will do it
58. This is a unique moment and I cherish it
59. To be here right now is a gift and something I recognise as special
60. Fears do not affect me, they do not guide me or make me better or worse
61. I am not my thoughts
62. I am fully willing to be engaged in this moment
63. I am content to just be
64. My heart beats strongly and I follow that calming rhythm
65. My busy mind dissipates in this moment and I am left with nothing but calm and focus
66. My inner peace rises from me and floods every cell in my body
67. I trust myself in this moment
68. This moment nurtures me like little else
69. In front of me now I see nothing but clarity
70. This moment allows me to see my full potential
71. It is okay for me to stop and simply exist with expectation
72. The opinions of others do not affect my sense of inner peace right now
73. I wish to be fully present therefore I am
74. The power of my mind is greater than any other external force
75. I am exactly where I am supposed to be right now
76. I am not afraid, just eager with an open mind
77. I am alive right now and that in itself is a miracle
78. The absence of thought right now leaves the right space for warmth and love to flourish
79. I am thankful for everything and everyone in my life
80. From this moment on I will live with intention
81. Everything is happening just as it should and that is right
82. I can change the world with my own mind and my own words
83. I do not feel hatred for anyone, only love and forgiveness
84. This moment fills me with love and a sense of excitement
85. There are many things to look forward to right now
86. I will overcome my challenges from one moment to the next
87. I am my own guiding light when things seem dark
88. All that is needed from me is to be here, in this moment
89. The way I feel is not who I am but what I experience
90. Each precious moment passes and I get stronger and stronger
91. I am at ease with all that comes my way
92. My mood changes like the seasons but I am just an observer
93. I am powerful, I am strong and I am rooted here
94. I am set free by letting go of my expectations
95. I will always remember; I am okay to be here, now
96. What will come will come but I will remain present
97. My anxiety is drifting like a log in a river. I will not try to grab it
98. I show love towards my body. It has got me this far and for that, I am grateful and respectful
99. Good things will come my way because I will stay present
100. Like the sun rises each day, I will stay grounded each day
101. I am free from that which I cannot control
102. I am more capable than I give myself credit
103. I am patient with myself for I do not need to rush
104. Today I will expect challenges but the Earth will continue to hold me firm, just like today, just as it will tomorrow
105. I bring myself here with good intentions but without expectation

Use these mindful affirmations to be here, right now.

These mindful affirmations are simple yet powerful phrases. To be fully present in the moment can take practise, especially if you’re not someone who has practised mindfulness much. However, these affirmations are beautifully simple and can be done by anyone, at any time.

When you’re ready to practise mindfulness in a way that suits you best, try saying a few of these affirmations for mindfulness to yourself. If you feel silly doing it, don’t worry. I can feel silly at first. However, in time, these affirmations can help steer you onto the right track.