Positive Self-Statements

Negative/Bad

Positive/Good

• No one has problems like mine.

• I am not alone. My problems are not unique.
• Other people have overcome problems like this.

• It’s the end of the world when things don’t go right.

• It’s not the end of the world when things don’t go right.
• When you think about it, these problems aren’t that bad.
• I always say, “Don’t sweat the small stuff” and, “It’s all small stuff!”
• Things could be worse.

• All my problems are my fault.

• Blaming myself doesn’t help.
• No one can avoid having problems.
• You can’t prevent all problems from happening.

• It’s best to avoid problems so you don’t get upset.

• If I solve problems I won’t have to worry about them.
• Avoiding problems never solved anything.

• My problems will go away if I ignore them.

• My problems won’t go away, but I can solve them.
• Ignoring problems turns small problems into big problems.

• I’m proud of myself!
• I don’t have to please everyone.
• I can reduce my fears.
• I can replace my fears with faith.
• This will end.

• I can solve this problem!
• I can get help from ________ if I need it.
• I won’t let the worries creep in.
• It’s easier, once I get started.
• Prayer or meditation helps me.

• I just need to relax.
• I just need to stay on track.
• I can cope with this!
• I can make my own choices!
• If I try, I can do it!
• It’s okay to please myself.
• I can hang in there.