Confidently affirming something positive counters destructive and worried thoughts—the ones that are, way more often than not, inaccurate. Equip yourself with one or a few of these affirmations for anxiety to help you transform painful thoughts into productive thoughts—the kind that make the best use of the present moment.

Life doesn’t feel new and beautiful all the time. These poems about self-worth speak to that journey: it’s yours, after all. You’re here. That’s incredible enough. And that’s all the proof you need to start becoming the person you most want to be.

Trust me: I understand what it’s like to not know which direction is the right one, especially when there are so many directions calling your name. That’s why I wrote these affirmations to help you trust your journey, from one heart to another. Each one is a reminder that you ARE the journey, ultimately.

Instead of resorting to the same old “How was your day?” try asking questions that inspire more meaningful and enjoyable end-of-day conversations with your loved ones. Here are some ideas to help you celebrate and support the people you share your home and life with.

When you shine, you’re not the only one who benefits. Shine, and you’ll give others a reason to shine too. Take care of yourself, and you send an invitation for others to do the same. Stronger relationships are forged from the loving acts we each take, privately within ourselves and out in the world.

More than a simple self-acceptance poem, these words speak worlds if you know  what it feels like to stray from your own wild heart. Your heart, when it's in pieces and conflict. Read this poem if you're craving the sense of wholeness that only comes when you return to yourself.

Oh, I thought a handful of affirmations for summer specifically would help you fall in love with being alive. Let the sunlight find its way into your heart this season. Let it brighten your mind so that even on the rainy days, there’s a little sunshine left over inside.

Read these adversity quotes to help you open your heart and mind to the gifts and opportunities granted only through hardship. I can personally attest to the beauty that's entered my life that may not have entered if it wasn't for the worst things that happened.

I love sharing what’s working. By focusing on the small moments that feel nourishing, we feed the experiences that fill us up and make us smile. That’s why I’m taking a moment to share one of my favorite natural self-care products: Feng Shea Facial Scrub by Morrocco Method. A little self-love goes a long way.

Don’t take life for granted (because it’s kind of a miracle). Instead, go deeper into the miracle of being alive. Be here, now, fully and with purpose. Read these notes to inspire how you take your next breath and treat the next moment. When you shine your appreciation on what you love, the whole world as you see it will shine brighter.