77 Powerful Anxiety Affirmations for Caregivers to Make You Stronger.

There is no way to fully prepare yourself for what’s coming when cancer is involved. 

Preparing for the worst is a natural response, but you can’t allow the “worst” to invade your mind.

Trust me, it will take over.

On one hand, you have to protect yourself.  You have to try on some level to get ready for what’s coming but on the flip side, you already understand that this is too big, and the outcome is too uncertain.

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

Cancer is a tremendous amount of stress to deal with.  You are always preparing for the worst, and planning a future can feel impossible.  

One minute you are preparing for death, and a few weeks later as you are coming to terms with that… you find out that whatever treatment you have been doing is working.  

It’s like a roller coaster ride of emotions that you can’t keep up with.

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 …

 Strength affirmations are the best way to 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. 

Head’s up… If you’re drowning in the overwhelm of a cancer diagnosis, we can help you SIMPLIFY the complex issues that come with cancer.  

• Finding the best care
• Talking with your insurance company
• Finding resources that will actually help
• Dealing with the fear, anxiety, and overwhelm of this whole situation.

You can get the Cancer Combat Plan FREE here…

These are our favorite affirmations to navigate the challenges of life. 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.

The Best Anxiety Affirmations To Calm An Anxious Mind During Stress. 

1. With every breath, I inhale strength and exhale fear.
2. When I have done what I can, I choose to let my mind rest.
3. When I fall down, I’ll just get back up.
4. Tomorrow is a new day and a chance to try again.
5. This is tough, but I’m tougher.
6. This is just one chapter in my life. Not the whole story.
7. Everyone makes mistakes, that’s why pencils have erasers.
8. No matter what happens today, I can push through.
9. No matter what challenges come my way, I can overcome them.
10. Life was not meant to be easy.
11. Life is full of constant changes. I will adjust my sails and roll with them.
12. It’s sink or swim and I am damn sure going to swim.
13. It doesn’t matter what happens today, it matters how I handle it.
14. I’ve been knocked down before. I will keep getting back up.
15. I’m stronger than I think.
16. I’m not afraid to work hard for myself and the people I love.
17. I will write down one thing I can do every day to get through this.
18. I will use the knowledge and skills I have to get through this.
19. I will use my strengths to get through this. I know being flexible (insert your own strength here) will help me get through this situation.
20. I will think outside the box and find solutions to today’s challenges.
21. I will take this situation one day at a time.
22. I will stop what I’m doing and take deep breaths when things get stressful today.
23. I will remember today that this is hard because it matters.
24. I will not worry about things I cannot control.
25. I will not let fear take control of me.
26. I will get through this moment. One breath at a time.
27. I will forgive myself for my frustrations today and do better tomorrow.
28. I will focus on the things I love to get me through.
29. I will focus on finding the good in this situation.
30. I will find the light even in the darkness.
31. I will find something each and every day to be thankful for.
32. I will choose one thing today to look forward to.
33. I will be brave even if I don’t feel like it.
34. I know when to keep going on a path and when to change course.
35. I KNOW I can do this.
36. I have the ability to overcome any challenges life throws at me.
37. I have everything I need inside of me to handle whatever challenges come flying at me.
38. I forgive myself for not being perfect.
39. I feel anxious, but that’s okay. I’ve been here before and I know how to get through it.
40. I don’t have to understand everything right now.
41. I don’t have to solve everything today.
42. I don’t have to do this alone. I have people in my life who support, encourage, and inspire me.
43. I do not have to prove myself to anyone.
44. I deserve things that are good.
45. I choose to be hopeful.
46. I can solve any problem.
47. I can handle this.
48. I can get through anything.
49. I can find hope in any situation.
50. I can do this.
51. I can be flexible and roll with the punches.
52. I can and will survive anything life throws at me.
53. I believe in myself and in my ability to get through tough times.
54. I am resilient and, I will get through this.
55. I am not afraid to work hard and show up for the people who matter.
56. I am listening to the lessons cancer is trying to teach me.
57. I am in control.
58. I am going to fight and I’m going to win.
59. I am flexible and can adapt when life doesn’t go according to plan.
60. I am doing the best that I can.
61. I am doing the best I can.
62. I am calmer with each deep breath I take.
63. I am being guided and protected by God at all times.
64. I am becoming the kind of person who can survive this storm.
65. I accept that I can’t control this.
66. Everything will be okay.
67. Courage doesn’t mean having no fear, but I can face the obstacles despite that fear.
68. Cancer can’t take away my heart, laughter, love, family….
69. I won’t let fear hold me back.
70. I will rise to challenges because I know I can get through them.
71. I will close my eyes and breathe when I feel stressed.
72. I will be brave and work through any worries that I am .
73. I know exactly what needs to be done.
74. I can handle any challenge cancer throws at me today.
75. I am resilient. I will bounce back from anything life throws at me.
76. I am not afraid to tackle challenges in my life.
77. No matter what happens today, I will be OK.

I KNOW HOW INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT IT IS WHEN YOU’RE A CAREGIVER STRUGGLING TO MANAGE EVERYTHING THAT GOES WITH CANCER.  THE INTENSE FEAR AND ANXIOUS THOUGHTS OCCUPY YOUR MIND EVERY SECOND.

Instead of ruminating on the things you’re worried about and stressing about things, you can’t control, writing it down helps you organize your thoughts and process them. It makes it easier to identify, understand and find solutions to stress because you are focusing on your thoughts rather than continuously running them over in your mind. 

These anxiety affirmations are a quick and easy, positive way to reduce stress on a bad day.  

P.S. IF YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO DEAL WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS, WE CAN HELP YOU FORMULATE A PLAN TO SIMPLIFY THE COMPLEX “STUFF” THAT COMES WITH THIS DISEASE…  

• Finding the best care
• Talking with your insurance company.
• Finding resources that will actually help.
• Dealing with the fear, anxiety, and overwhelm of this whole situation.

We can’t control the cancer, but we CAN show you how to manage this crisis.   And it’s 100% Free. 

You can get the Cancer Combat Plan FREE here…

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