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Introduction

 Starting a new year is the perfect time to affirm your value, abilities, and goals. 
Affirmations are simple statements that, when repeated consistently, strengthen self-belief, confidence, and promote positive youth development, key skills taught in girls’ self-esteem workshops and embedded in positive youth development frameworks. 

Why Affirmations Matter

• Rewire negative thinking 

• Reinforce self-worth 

• Encourage proactive decision-making 

• Build resilience against setbacks 

BelEve uses affirmations in workshops to help girls internalise self-belief, confidence, and positive youth development to take intentional steps toward leadership. 

5 Affirmations to Use in 2026 

1. “I step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, self-belief, and purpose.” 

2. “I release what no longer serves me and welcome aligned opportunities.” 

3. “I am becoming the strongest, most authentic version of myself.” 

4. “I trust my pace, my path, and my ability to create change.” 

5. “I attract connections, experiences, and growth that elevate my life.” 

Tips: Say them aloud, write them in your journal, or pair with meditation for positive youth development benefits. 

How to Integrate Affirmations Daily

• Morning rituals to start the day empowered 

• Evening reflection to internalize growth 

• Combine with vision mapping or journaling exercises 

This consistent practice reinforces mental wellbeing and self-esteem, helping girls approach 2026 confident and ready, grounded in self-belief and confidence through positive youth development. 

💜 Join BelEve’s girls’ self-esteem workshops to learn practical tools for confidence, affirmations, and self-leadership. 
🔗 [Enhance your confidence by joining one of the tailored workshops to prepare for 2026.