Today, my dad would've turned 61 and I would've bought him donuts and made coffee for us both. Instead, I’m sharing some good news in honor of him: I wrote a book! If you love sleep, too, and healing better, and not taking all your worries to bed with you, read this. I made something for you.

Grief isn’t a straight, paved road. If you could use some help navigating the twists and turns, take these grief affirmations. They don't deny what hurts. They honor the losses engraved on your heart, the love that runs like a river through every crack in your armor. Take what feels healing to you.

Need a reminder to keep shining your light, no matter what other people are doing? Take these holiday affirmations and remember just how much of a difference you make, every single day. Be a shining example of what’s possible. We need that kind of light.

When life is too hard, turn to these affirmations for peace. They'll help you trust where you're at and have hope in what you can do from here. So you can live the way *you* want to, no matter what.

If your love language is giving and receiving words of affirmation, this is for you. If your loved one lights up when you give them words of affirmation, here are some ideas to help you send love their way. Sew compassion into your words and you’ll sow happiness in your relationships. 

Affirmations are powerful because they’re declarations of what’s true, for you. Use these affirmations to feel better (not later, but right now) so you can live the way you want to live. And you don't have to wait for anything or anyone else to give you the green light.

Gratitude allows us to show up in the present moment with a quiet knowing that all is well. To help you feel that peace inside, read this affirmation. You don't need to forgive and forget all the terrible things that happened before you can say, "I am grateful for the constellation of my life."

You should be the one telling yourself the things you need to hear. In honor of the queen of positive self-talk, here are some Louise Hay affirmations to help you heal and feel and live the way *you* want to. Your whole life will be living, breathing proof of how powerful your mind is.

Learning is a gift, even when pain is our teacher. Try leaving more room in your life to breathe. Be teachable, and know you don't need to know all the answers. Read this affirmation to help you keep learning and hoping and loving, even after everything.

Ruminating on painful memories and problems holds you back from living a life that feels good... to you. If you could use a little more light and relief today, read this affirmation. It's a breath of fresh air for your mind. And a reminder: you're NOT the negative thoughts that you think.