Affirmations & Self-Reflection for Living Your Dreams

Personal Reflection Exercises...Today is the blueprint of my tomorrow.

Today is the blueprint of mytomorrow.

Every day, I live aware of the fact that I amdesigning a better future for myself and forthe generations to come. I work hard somy children and their children can have abrighter tomorrow.

How I spend today is a reflection ofhow I will spend tomorrow,therefore, any changes I want to seein my life must begin today. Positivechange begins when I take my dreamsseriously and launch into action.

No matter how far I've come, I continue tobetter myself knowing that the sky is notthe limit, but rather the beginning of a newlevel. I make changes today because Iwant to see myself living in a future freefrom regret.

I devote time each day to things of eternalvalue and I choose to be an activeparticipant in life. In turn, I seize everyopportunity to learn new skills andimprove myself.

My values and priorities are evident by theway I carry myself each day. Recognizingthat my future is not an isolatedevent, but the collection of individualdays, I resolve to make each daycount.

I am careful to form new habits that onlybring me closer to the dream I have for myfuture. In order to be productive, I ameradicating negative behaviors frommy daily routine.

Instead of waiting around for somethinggreat, I actively pursue greatness in themundane tasks of the day-to-day.

Today, I begin new, positive behaviors toreshape my future.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Where will today's actions lead mefive years from now?

2. Where do I want to be in five years?3. What do I need to change in my

daily life to achieve my five-year plan?

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Personal Reflection Exercises...My dreams are real and achievable.

My dreams are real and achievable.

I have plenty of high hopes and dreams,but I am sure to keep my feet on theground when it comes to planning mygoals.

Even if I need to do a lot of preparation orfurther my education or skills, I planachievable ways to obtain what I need. Iknow that, when my goal isachievable, I am destined for success!

I take all the time I need to make asure-fire action plan. This plan becomesmy roadmap for my journey to reach mygoals and I detail every step of the way. Imake each task one of the steps on mypath. Every task I complete, no matterhow small, is another step closer tomy goal.

An ancient proverb states, "A journey of athousand miles begins with one step."Therefore, I make my first tasks quick andeasy ones so I can get started withoutmuch ado. Placing easy tasks at thebeginning also helps me build momentumthat motivates me and keeps me goingwhen I encounter challenges.

Some might say that I have my head in theclouds with my dreams, but I am confidentthat my plan will get me where I want togo. I take action every day to worktoward completing my next task.

Even if a task might take years, like goingback to school to get a specialized degree,I am patient because I know I am stillmoving forward according to my plan.

Today, I intend to make a detailed plan forone of my highest goals, making it realand achievable for me!


1. What is my most exciting dream formy future?

2. Is this dream real and achievable,even if it should take years to reachmy goal?

3. Have I made my roadmap of how I'mgoing to get there?



Personal Reflection Exercises...I stand strong in the face of adversity.

I stand strong in the face of adversity.

I know that adversity is a natural part oflife. Just as a rose garden has thorns or themiracle of birth is beset with pain, thejourney of life, no matter how wonderful itmay be, has its share of hardship.

In fact, I would not know joy if I didn'thave adversity as a comparison. So Iaccept that I must encounter adversityfrom time to time and let go of the desireto fight against it.

When adversity strikes, rather thanworrying about things I cannot change, Itake action to do what I can to make thesituation better. My action-orientedmindset is like a shield that protectsme and makes me stronger. As long asI am taking action, I have no time to sitaround and worry about the "what ifs."

Another technique that gets me throughthe hard times is to remind myself that "this, too, shall pass." I know that bettertimes are around the corner and Ilook forward to welcoming them back intomy life.

My determined focus is another tool thatenables me to be strong. Many times Isimply shift my focus to somethingelse in my life other than the moment ofstrife. It's like changing the subject in aconversation. Since I am not enjoying thecurrent subject, I change it for the timebeing to something more pleasing.

Today, my focus is on the positive aspectsof my life. With my handy tools andtechniques, I am confident that I canmaintain my strength through anyadversity that may come my way.


1. What is my attitude about adversity?2. How much time do I spend worrying

when I'm having hard times?3. Am I currently facing an adversity?

What action can I take today toimprove my situation?



Personal Reflection Exercises...Patience preserves my spirit.

Patience preserves my spirit.

Exercising patience is the outwardevidence of understanding my ownimperfections and accepting those ofothers. Showing patience starts withmyself when I fall short of myexpectations.

I forgive my own shortcomings inorder to be able to forgive others andaccept their mistakes. I am anencourager. I build others up by givingthem second chances to prove themselves.

Patience preserves my health by keepingme free from stress. My blood pressureremains at a healthy level when I takethings in stride and avoid sweating thesmall stuff.

I am slow to anger and quick to forgive. My emotions are not in control of me;I am in control of my emotions. WhenI feel angry, I can speak to my emotions tocalm down or I can distract myself with anactivity that relaxes me.

When I feel myself getting frustrated, Itake deep breaths inhaling strength andexhaling anger. I remind myself that whoI am at the core of my spirit remainsthe same regardless of the situation

that I am facing.

I set myself up for success by foreseeingstressful situations and planning for them.I give myself plenty of time in myschedule to complete tasks so I can bepatient while driving on the road orwaiting in a line.

My inner dialogue is conducive to peace. Ispeak to myself in a positive, upliftingtone. I shut out people who arestress-inducers and surround myself withthose who build me up.

Today, I exercise patience in love towardothers because I would hope that othersextend that same grace to me.


1. How can breathing exercises helpme keep my cool?

2. What changes can I make to my lifeto prevent stressful situations?

3. Do I stay true to myself and resistgiving into anger?



Personal Reflection Exercises...I am more than capable of great success.

I am more than capable of greatsuccess.

My abilities and talents render me morethan qualified to achieve my dreams. The quality of my skills and the strength ofmy will power exceed the challengesahead of me. When I focus on mystrengths instead of my weaknesses,I achieve greater success.

I can propel myself high above any hurdlethat stands in my way. Determination isthe wind beneath my wings as I rise aboveobstacles. Preparation is what helps meovercome the fear of taking risks.

I seek knowledge and educate myselfcontinuously in order to be confident inmy abilities. I feel comfortable askingquestions so I may learn from those Iadmire. My eyes are trained to spot andretain useful information. I seize everyopportunity that I can to expand mycapabilities.

I present myself with credibility. Otherslook forward to working with me becausethey are confident in my ability to succeed.I have earned the respect of those aroundme by upholding a high standard for

myself. I am fortunate to have a team ofpeople that I can count on to support mein my endeavors.

Success surrounds me like a shield. Greatsuccess is within my reach. When I acceptmy value, I free myself to achieve mypotential. My work is marked by passionand integrity. I am more than capableof great success because I workhard for my dreams.

I am well grounded. I am fully capable ofmanaging the responsibilities that comewith great success. With my abilities in onehand and a strong support group in theother, I am able to be successful beyondmy wildest expectations.

Today, I am confident that success iswithin my reach.


1. How can I better prepare myself forsuccess?

2. Have I set high standards for myself?3. What can I do to increase my

knowledge and skills?



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Affirmations & Self-Reflection for Living Your Dreams