37 Calming Affirmations to Find Inner Peace For Families with Cancer.

There is no way to fully prepare for what’s coming when cancer explodes into your family.

Suddenly you’re having terrifying conversations you never thought you’d be having, your anxiety is off the charts, and the stress involved is earth-shattering.  

A cancer diagnosis is triggering.  It spews feelings of fear, hopelessness, and despair.  Everything that comes with it is heightened and overwhelming.

It’s hard to remember in the midst of this situation…

Except for God, no one actually knows what’s going to happen.

When my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, I had absolutely no idea what was about to happen to us.  

You can’t possibly prepare for cancer life. It’s like getting pulled into a riptide and fighting like hell so you don’t drown. Every member of my family was affected by this.

So I just kept silently repeating over and over in my head “It’s okay. Calm down, we’re gonna be okay.”

I had no idea that repeating a phrase over and over to myself was even a thing.

But, it is. And it works… It’s something my whole family now uses on a daily basis to get through things.

And I use it every day as I take care of my family.

Positive Affirmations are a type of positive self-talk. 

 An affirmation practice will help you get through an incredibly stressful moment. It’s not wishful thinking, it’s positive messages, powerful phrases, or a positive mindset to help you get through anxious feelings or emotional distress. They are a powerful tool that can also help you push out negative self-talk and replace it with positive thinking.

The good news is, you can use these positive thoughts during stressful situations, or to get through a single moment of terror …and find peaceful energy.

Calming affirmations will improve your positive energy and crush negative thoughts.

• To get through anxiety attacks or to get through this present moment.  “Just keep breathing. It’s okay. We’re gonna be okay.” 
• As a reminder of how to handle times of stress before they happen (kind of like practicing before the big game). “I feel anxious, but that’s okay. I’ve been here before and I know how to get through it.”  
• As a reminder to reach a goal, you want to improve in everyday life. “I will find something each and every day to be thankful for.”  

Managing your mental state is an ongoing and complex job during a cancer situation. There are so many things that can negatively affect you in your daily life during cancer. Our state of mind is a compilation of our past, and present thoughts and feelings. 

So, during a difficult time, full of fear and uncertainty, when your stress levels are out of control… heading in the right direction with a positive attitude is more important than ever.

When it comes to managing your anxiety, self-awareness is a major factor. 

Understanding how you feel, where those feelings are coming from, and why you’re having those particular feelings, gives you the greatest potential to begin to manage your inner power. 

Processing your feelings can be a complicated thing.

Strong people have to work hard every single day to dispel negative energy and find good things to focus on. A good way to start working on this is with a therapist or a counselor (or another medical professional).

But, if you’re in the middle of a cancer battle, you barely have time to brush your teeth, much less figure out an effective way to process all of these intense feelings so you can find some inner peace.

***HINT:  THERE ARE SOME INCREDIBLY INTENSE FEELINGS INVOLVED WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS IN YOUR FAMILY. 

 

• If you feel like you should talk to someone but have no idea how you would find the time.
• Or,  if the idea of sitting in a room with someone telling them your darkest secrets is extremely intimidating… 

The changes in the world over the last few years have made it EASY to talk to a therapist from wherever you are.

Talkspace gives you access to a licensed therapist on YOUR schedule and from the comfort of your home.  They work with some insurances and offer tools and solutions to help you navigate the challenges and anxiety that will pop up as a result of this situation.  

Worried that you won’t be able to talk freely to a therapist?  A lot of these conversations are done by text, so you won’t have to worry about being overheard or interrupted constantly.  

It’s like having just one more weapon in your arsenal to get through this situation.

You can learn more about Talkspace here…

Focusing on affirmations is one of the best ways to enhance your state of mind. Choose one of these phrases to repeat to yourself every day. You can try talking to yourself in the mirror in the mornings, or reminding yourself while you’re driving. These small positive changes will make a HUGE impact and give you a better life.

Telling yourself things like, “I am confident” or “I am relaxed and at peace” will sink into your subconscious mind. And over the long term, you will start to believe the positive statements you have repeated to yourself.

Looking for some quick powerful tools to add to your daily routine that combat negative emotions, reduce panic attacks, and really works? You’re in the right place.

• Affirmation (positive statement or positive self-talk)
• Meditation (15 minutes per day to sit in silence and clear your head does wonders for your mental health) 
• Deep breathing techniques (slow breaths in through your nose and out through the mouth will slow your heart rate and help to curb anxiousness) 

Establishing a daily practice of using affirmations is the first step to improving your anxiety issues with each passing day and has a lot of positive outcomes. It’s a great way to focus in a better direction and become a strong person. It will also lower anxiety levels, tackle mental health issues, and reduce feelings of panic. 

Heads up: The Cancer Binder Pack will walk you through the quick and easy system we used to organize our medical information. Step-by-step instructions, printable forms, and monthly calendar pages so you can ALWAYS find what you need when you need it. 

And, the best part it’s 100% FREE when you sign up for our weekly emails which are packed full of quick tips and inspiration to help you keep going through this insanely stressful situation (from someone who is living it)…

You can get the Cancer Binder Pack here…

These are our favorite calming affirmations to navigate the challenges of cancer. They are the best coping mechanisms for moments of panic, they will help you focus on a more positive direction and they will give you a greater way to process your anxiety symptoms.

Positive mantras really do work and they can help you get through tough times and find a more positive outlook, even when everything sucks. Looking on the bright side probably sounds insignificant but it changes EVERYTHING during cancer. Everything.

Reframing negative beliefs is a new way to deal with the craziness that comes with cancer, and I hope it helps you too.

37 Calming Affirmations to Find Inner Peace.

1. No matter what happens today, I will be OK.
2. I will stop what I’m doing and take deep breaths when things get stressful.
3. When I have done what I can, I choose to let my mind rest.
4. I don’t have to do this alone. I have people in my life who support, encourage, and inspire me.
5. I will get through this moment. One deep breath at a time.
6. I will not worry about things I cannot control.
7. Even if I fall down I will just get back up.
8. I will use this struggle as a way to learn and grow.
9. I trust myself and my judgment.
10. I am smart and capable.
11. I know what to do to calm myself down.
12. I know how to deal with the panic I feel.
13. Today has been stressful, I know that everything feels better in the morning.     
14. I can get myself through the tough moments.
15. I will just tackle this head-on and get through it.
16. I can do anything for _______ (two weeks, 10 days, however long an unpleasant task lasts).
17. I can just get through this and move on.
18. It’s okay, I’m okay.  
19. I am in control of how I feel and how I react to this situation.
20. I am safe and everything is fine.
21. I know exactly how to calm myself down.
22. I feel calm and relaxed.
23. I’m letting go of my worries.  I don’t need them in my life.
24. I know the people who support me and can help me through this.
25. It’s just a bad day, not a bad life.
26. I can get through anything if I put my mind to it.
27. I deserve to be happy.
28. I am strong.
29. I can do anything I want to do.
30. Life is not always easy but it’s worth it.
31. I am happy and thankful.
32. I can get through anything life throws at me.
33. I trust my decisions.
34. I notice and am grateful for the good things in my life.
35. I know where to go if I need guidance and support.
36. I am at peace.
37. Right now, I am exactly where I’m supposed to be.

Heads up: The Cancer Binder Pack will walk you through the quick and easy system we used to organize our medical information. Step-by-step instructions, printable forms, and monthly calendar pages so you can ALWAYS find what you need when you need it. 

And, the best part it’s 100% FREE when you sign up for our weekly emails which are packed full of quick tips and inspiration to help you keep going through this insanely stressful situation (from someone who is living it)…

You can get the Cancer Binder Pack here…

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