What are some good affirmations to say to myself to be more optimistic?
MissLady asked:
I feel that I am always negative about my appearance and health I have lost 17 pounds so far but I don’t feel happy or positive HELP ME by giving me some positive affirmations THanks 
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February 6th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
affirmations
ugliness is misunderstood beauty…
that is my line that i had came up with and had used at my lowest and ii know low, im bipolar.
February 8th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
affirmations
look at yourself in the mirror and say to yourself that you are beautiful.. I used to be sort of the same way but then one day my hair was sort of messy, and I had a big baggy long sleeve shirt on. And I saw myself in the mirror and that was the prettiest I had seen myself. Trust me it works. And while you’re looking at yourself just list all of your good points.
February 10th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
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Depression is a vicious enemy, and you have to fight back. You may feel like you’re not strong enough to fight, but you really do have that strength. You really are stronger than you think.
When you’re depressed, you constantly have self-defeating thoughts. The only thing you can focus on is your sadness. When you’re depressed, it can be difficult to get out of that depression. Say to yourself, “Do I really want to be depressed? Do I like feeling this way?” Of course you don’t want to be depressed. No matter how bad you feel, hold on. *Don’t let yourself get to the point where you feel like there’s no hope. I guarantee that there is always hope. Don’t let yourself stay in your depression. Fight back!
*A good way to fight depression is to keep busy. When you’re depressed, you usually don’t feel like doing anything. You just want to lie in bed or sit in a chair. If you do that, your mind will become idle, and self-defeating thoughts may come into your head.
*As soon as depression starts, stand up and keep moving. When you’re busy doing something, you won’t be thinking about your problems; instead, your mind and body will be occupied with the task you’re doing. You may not feel like doing that task, but force yourself to do it. Even if you feel incredibly bad, get up and move. In the first few minutes of that task, you might feel like giving up. You’ll have the urge to sit back down. Force yourself to keep moving. You’ll start to feel better.
*Depression can sometimes grow while you’re eating. When you’re eating, your mind can easily become idle, and the depression can increase. To fight depression while you’re eating, read something to keep your mind occupied. Another way to keep your mind busy while you’re eating is to write a word on a piece of paper
*A good way to fight depression is to do something every day. You can make a list of things you need to do each day.
*When you’re depressed, interact with people as soon as possible. You can call someone on the phone or go shopping. Be around people. Talking can really help. You don’t have to talk about your depression; talk about anything.
*Another way to fight depression is to find a way to be needed. You can buy a plant. Think of the plant as your friend. Think how it depends on you to take care of it. Your plant is sitting there, waiting for you to be nice to it. When you water it, think how kind you are– because you’re taking care of its needs.
*Here are some nice things you can do for people:
Compliment people about the way they’re dressed.
Send a gift to someone. Gifts are expected at birthdays and Christmas, so you can surprise that person by sending a gift at a different time of the year. Send the person a box of candy or a CD you’ve enjoyed. Enclose a card to say that you were thinking of that person. If you take your lunch to work, bring an extra side dish, such as an individual serving of applesauce. Offer it to someone during lunch. If that person genuinely likes the applesauce, buy a six-pack of it, and give it to that person as a present.
Send a thank-you card to one of your former teachers. Tell the teacher how much you enjoyed the class, and tell the teacher what you liked about him or her. Visualize how happy the teacher will be when he or she reads your card.
If there’s someone who makes you unhappy, think about that person’s good qualities. Send a card to tell that person what you admire about him or her. That card will be a complete surprise, and it will make that person feel good.
Send a card to your barber to say how much you like your haircuts.
Write a letter to a high-school friend you haven’t seen in a long time. Tell that person how much you enjoyed his or her friendship. Tell that person that he or she made your life happier and that you’re glad you have met them.
If you had an argument with someone, apologize to that person. Humble yourself and take the blame for the argument. This can be a difficult thing to do, but when you elevate the other person, you’ll feel incredibly good about yourself. This will show you that you have a strong character, and it will prove to you that you’re worthwhile. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to that person, send a letter. Don’t avoid people who make you unhappy. Think of ways to be nice to them. It’s easy to be nice to your friends, but you’ll get a wonderful feeling when you’re nice to someone who isn’t your friend.
When you take a walk, smile and say “hi” to the people you pass. It’s often unexpected, and it will make them feel good. Especially say “hi” to children. Adults sometimes ignore children when they pass them, but saying “hi” will make the children feel special.
Visit someone in the hospital. You’re expected to visit family and friends, but it’s nice when you visit someone you don’t know very well. It will be unexpected, and it will make that person feel good. Ask that person whether there’s anything you can bring to him or her.
Remember: Don’t give in to depression. Fight back!
Good luck
Valentino