18 Powerful & Positive Affirmations for Moms at Every Stage to Reduce Stress and Foster a Positive Mindset
New Moms Can Use Affirmations in Their Daily Routine to Reduce Stress and Promote a Positive MindsetÂ
Practicing positive affirmations as part of a daily routine is a great way to help moms take time for themselves, recognize their worth, and build resilience for the demands of motherhood.
At The MatrescenceÂŽ, we believe in a whole-person approach to health and mental wellness. All too often we hear about mamas who are not slowing down enough to listen to their own needs and positive affirmations are a great way to reinforce the importance of self-love and care, which is so important for moms! If you have been feeling stressed or are looking for simple self-help tips to improve your mental health in motherhood, you’ll be glad you landed here!
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I understand the value in mindfulness and meditation and how small shifts in habit and mindset can make a huge difference in a motherâs journey to feeling like herself again and fostering a growth mindset. The benefits of meditation and mindfulness cannot be understated.
I have curated this list of positive statements for mamas in every stage of motherhood. Whether you are trying to conceive your first child, newly postpartum, or a mama preparing to return to work after maternity leave, use these affirmations to incorporate in your mental health toolkit.
How affirmations work
Daily Affirmations for the Postpartum Mama
- Itâs okay to take time for myself and recharge my batteries.
- I will hear advice from others and trust my maternal instincts.
- When I become stressed, I will step away. I will take a break, take a nap, or find a creative outlet.
Positive Affirmations for the C-Section Mother
- I do not need to justify my birth plan to others.Â
- I am confident in the choices of my healthcare team.Â
- I am preparing for the birth my baby needs.
Positive Affirmations for Fertility Encouragement and Self-Love
- My body totally and completely supports this pregnancy.Â
- This wait and journey are temporary.
- I am worthy of this pregnancy.
- My body is finding its perfect balance for health and fertility.
Positive Affirmations for Mom's Who are Feeling Anxious
- I canât be everything for everyone and thatâs okay.Â
- I release my expectations of perfection.Â
- Peace comes when I let go of worry and trying to control every detail.
- I know and accept that some days will be harder than others.Â
Positive Affirmations for Managing Sickness in Your Home
- I will not give way to fear or worst case scenarios.
- No matter what happens today, I will find joy and positivity.Â
- I can choose to be grateful no matter my circumstances.
Positive Affirmations for Co-Parenting Strength
- I am hopeful for the future even if I canât see how everything will work out.
- I can communicate clearly and easily.
- I trust myself, my judgment, and my instincts.
How to Practice Your Affirmations
How to Create Your Own Meaningful Affirmations
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These are just a few of the inspirational mantras we have compiled specifically for moms in all stages of motherhood. Positive affirmations can be a great tool to help you find balance and cultivate optimal mental wellbeing and an optimistic mindset in your motherhood journey.  We love to have these short affirmations as little reminders, so we created a strong-mama sticker pack so you can do just that throughout the day! Put them on your water bottle, computer, or favorite notebook for the perfect little reminder to use affirmations to help integrate positivity and to help make them part of your daily wellness routine.Â
To get more of these positive affirmations and other tools for your mental health toolkit including guided meditations, coping strategies, daily quotes, and mental health resources from experts join our motherhood community to receive daily reminders via our app.