The way you talk to yourself—any day, but especially on tough days—can make all the difference in pushing forward and giving up on your goals. While your mindset is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to growth, they’re more than just feel-good phrases.

Affirmations have been shown to help rewire your thoughts, boost your confidence, and keep you aligned with your goals and motivated to keep showing up when you use them consistently. 

And sometimes, when you’re in a period of growth (or you desire a period of growth) in your business, affirmations can help support you during the shifts and challenges that come with it. 

How to Use Affirmations for Business and Personal Growth

Affirmations work best when you give them a chance—go into this with the idea of getting support from them, not immediately dismissing the potential or possibility that they’re helpful. 

But, I want to remind you that affirmations will not be the only contributing factor to growth. You still have to market, plan, strategize, and show up for yourself and your people. Affirmations are helpful, but not a replacement for work.

To get the most out of affirmations, use the ones that most closely align with what you’re experiencing and use them frequently. Repetition and consistency are key. Affirmations can be spoken or written; do what works best for you.

Here are my favorite affirmations for entrepreneurs to use for growth throughout every phase:

For When You’re Dealing With Change

With growth comes change. It’s going to feel uncomfortable and it’s often it changes how we operate and even how we think (especially learning that something IS possible once we begin achieving our goals).

Use these affirmations when you’re experiencing change in your business:

1. Change creates my next chapter.
2. Discomfort means I’m evolving.
3. Growth begins where comfort ends.
4. I let go of the things that no longer serve me.
5. I am in charge of my decisions, feelings, and my life.
6. I’m not in control of the past, but I am in control of the now.

For When Things Aren’t Working Out As Planned

Not everything will go as planned and that’s okay, it’s how you deal with the unexpected that affects the growth of you and your business. 

Use these affirmations when things aren’t working out as planned:

1. Perfection isn’t the goal, progress is.
2. I am letting go of all expectations.
3. I will go with the flow and trust the process.
4. Every challenge shapes who I am
5. Becoming me is a process I trust.
6. I will show myself compassion instead of judgment when I make mistakes.
7. I don’t need to wait for things to be perfect to move forward

For When You Need Confidence

Growth is new and it requires doing things you’re not used to doing and showing up in ways you haven’t before—which requires confidence in yourself and your expertise.

Use these affirmations when you need a boost of confidence:

1. I am enough just as I am.
2. I trust myself and my decisions.
3. I honor my feelings and my experiences.
4. I choose to speak kindly of myself.
5. I am worthy of my own love and approval.

How to Find Support During Periods of Growth

Yes, it’s a mindset—but it’s also finding support where and when you can. You have to keep showing up and sharing about yourself, your offers, and your business, but there are things you can find support for that don’t require you to do it alone.

For example, outsourcing your content creation or updating your website and copy to better connect with your ideal clients and customers. Or finding a community to share your thoughts and get feedback from—growth doesn’t have to be something you do alone!

If you have a favorite affirmation or one you recommend but didn’t see on the list, I’d love to hear from you! Connect with me over on IG @amecreatives