12 Cleansing Affirmations To Release Negative Energy
I’ll be honest—I didn’t make my mental health a priority for most of this year.
That choice caught up with me.
I spent weeks weighed down by negativity, sadness, and a heavy kind of exhaustion that left me unable to work or even think clearly.
It felt especially hard because I often write about the importance of self-care and self-love.
Yet there I was, ignoring my own advice and paying the price for it.
I knew I had to stop and make changes.
So, I set aside other tasks and focused on filling my own cup again.
I went back to the basics that usually help me—meditation, gratitude, and time with loved ones.
Each one gave me a little strength, but something new surprised me the most.
Affirmations.
At first, they seemed simple—just short positive statements I could repeat to myself.
But when I began using affirmations regularly, I saw how powerful they could be.
They didn’t just lift my mood for the moment.
They helped shift the way I thought about myself and my life.
That’s when I realized affirmations are more than words.
When used with intention, they are affirmations to release negative energy.
They create space in the mind for peace, calm, and a truer version of who we are.
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1. “I release what no longer serves me.”
This is one of my favorite affirmations because it feels like letting go of a heavy bag I’ve been carrying for too long.
When I say these words, I imagine all the stress, fear, and guilt leaving my body.
It reminds me that not everything deserves a place in my mind.
Holding on to the past or to negative feelings only hurts me more.
When I repeat this, I feel lighter and freer.
It’s a simple statement, but it clears space for peace.
2. “I choose peace over worry.”
Worry used to control my days.
I would play every possible outcome in my head until I was drained.
This affirmation helps me shift my focus.
It reminds me that peace is always an option, even if I can’t control everything around me.
When I speak these words, I feel calm.
I remind myself that worry doesn’t change the future, but peace makes the present easier.
Every time I say it, I take back my power from worry.
3. “I am stronger than my negative thoughts.”
Negative thoughts can be loud.
They tell me I’m not good enough, not ready, or not capable.
This affirmation helps me push back against those lies.
It reminds me that I am not my thoughts.
I am stronger than the dark stories my mind creates.
When I repeat this, I feel my confidence grow.
I don’t silence my thoughts, but I stop letting them lead my life.
This affirmation is a shield against doubt and fear.
4. “I let go of anger and welcome calm.”
Anger drains me faster than anything else.
It keeps me replaying conversations and holding grudges.
This affirmation helps me let go of that cycle.
When I say it, I picture my anger flowing out like smoke and calm air flowing in.
It doesn’t mean I ignore my feelings.
It means I choose not to let anger control me.
Repeating this affirmation brings softness to my heart and gives me room to breathe.
5. “I deserve love, peace, and happiness.”
There were times when I doubted my worth.
I felt like I didn’t deserve good things.
This affirmation helped me rebuild that belief in myself.
It’s simple but powerful.
Every time I say it, I remind myself that I am worthy, no matter what mistakes I’ve made or what others think.
Love, peace, and happiness are not rewards.
They are things every person deserves, including me and including you.
This affirmation is a gentle reminder of that truth.
6. “I forgive myself and release guilt.”
Guilt is heavy.
It stays in my chest and whispers that I could have done better.
This affirmation gives me permission to let go.
When I say it, I remind myself that I am human.
I will make mistakes, but I don’t have to live in guilt forever.
Forgiving myself doesn’t mean ignoring what I’ve done.
It means I learn, grow, and move forward.
This affirmation creates space for healing and makes my heart lighter.
7. “I welcome positive energy into my life.”
Sometimes I get so focused on removing negative energy that I forget to invite the good in.
This affirmation helps me shift my mindset.
It’s not just about letting go—it’s also about creating space for joy, love, and peace.
When I say these words, I picture light entering my life.
I feel warmth in my body, like I’m opening a door for happiness to walk in.
This affirmation reminds me that good energy is always waiting for me to choose it.
8. “I am safe and grounded in this moment.”
Anxiety often pulls me into the future.
I start thinking about what could go wrong tomorrow or next week.
This affirmation pulls me back to the present.
When I say it, I feel my feet on the ground and my breath in my chest.
It reminds me that right now, in this moment, I am okay.
I am safe.
This practice calms my racing mind and helps me find stability when everything feels out of control.
9. “I trust the process of my life.”
Uncertainty can create so much negative energy.
I used to fight against the unknown and exhaust myself trying to control everything.
This affirmation helps me surrender.
It doesn’t mean I give up.
It means I trust that things will unfold in their own time.
When I repeat these words, I feel a sense of release.
I stop resisting and start trusting.
This affirmation gives me comfort and helps me stay open to whatever life brings.
10. “I choose to focus on what I can control.”
Negative energy often comes from trying to fix what I can’t.
This affirmation grounds me.
It reminds me that I have control over my actions, my words, and my mindset—but not over everything else.
When I say this, I feel more stable.
I stop wasting energy on the impossible and start using it where it matters.
This affirmation is like drawing a clear line between what belongs to me and what doesn’t.
It creates peace through focus.
11. “I release fear and trust myself.”
Fear can be sneaky.
It hides behind doubt, hesitation, and overthinking.
This affirmation helps me see fear for what it is and let it go.
When I repeat these words, I remind myself that I am capable.
I trust my heart, my choices, and my strength.
Fear doesn’t get to run my life.
This affirmation gives me courage to move forward, even when things feel uncertain.
It’s a simple phrase, but it’s like a key that unlocks freedom.
12. “I welcome peace into my body and mind.”
Sometimes stress doesn’t just stay in the mind—it shows up in the body too.
Tight shoulders, headaches, or heavy breathing remind me of that.
This affirmation helps me invite peace into both.
When I say it, I focus on releasing tension in my muscles and quieting the noise in my head.
I imagine peace flowing through me like a soft wave.
This practice makes me feel calm and whole again.
It’s one of the most soothing affirmations I use.
