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The start of 2026 invites a fresh perspective.
It’s like we’re given a clean slate and everything is in front of us to create and achieve our goals.
We’re carrying experiences and knowledge we learned this year into the next, and affirmations can help you move ahead with a steady confidence to start the new year positively.
For this to happen though, it takes some mindset reset first!
This list of positive affirmations can help you stay connected to the life you are building.
But before diving in, take a moment to explore, Setting Intentions for the New Year: 5 Easy Steps
What are positive affirmations?
Positive affirmations are statements that you repeat to yourself, often in the morning, throughout the day, or before bed, to help build self-confidence and positive thinking.
They can be about anything you want to improve in your life, such as your relationships, job performance, or physical well-being.
Positive affirmations help change the way your brain interprets what it hears, which helps develop new habits and behaviors.
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New Year Affirmations
The following positive affirmations for the new year are simple yet powerful statements that can be used as a daily reminder of what you want to manifest over the next 12 months.
They will help you get on track with what matters most so that you don’t just survive during 2026 but thrive!
- I am welcoming new beginnings without any expectations besides feeling my best through them
- I am in control of my life
- Everything is working out for my highest and greatest good
- I am ready to receive abundance and blessings that are already on the way
- In 2026, my greatest intention is to embody all that I believe in from the core of my soul
- I am worthy of having a beautiful, healthy, and successful year ahead
- I am welcoming 2026 as a year of transformation and I have a great year ahead of me
- I am bigger than my doubts, bolder than my fears, and stronger than my obstacles
- I am entering the new year with an open mind and an open heart
- In 2026, I am living a healthy, mindful, and intentional lifestyle
- I am walking into new beginnings with confidence and positivity
- I am healthy and full of energy
- I declare that 2026 is already filled with accomplished goals and major breakthroughs
- I am aligned with my inner being and my purpose
- I am inspired to take actions that will make myself and my life better
- I am aligning my priorities with my daily routine to take my life to the next level
- I enjoy my life and live every moment to the fullest
- I am thankful for the new opportunities that are coming
- I am making myself a priority in 2026
- I am grateful for all the things last year thought me
- I am creating good habits through consistent actions
- I am stepping into the most successful and abundant year of my life
- In 2026, I am filled with peace, calmness, and purpose
- My magnetic energy draws positive and uplifting people into my life in 2026
- As I move into a new year, I remember life is a gift and I am grateful every day for my life
- I am giving myself space to learn without pressure
- I am letting clarity arrive when it’s ready
- I am being more selective about what I give my time and energy to this year
- I am walking into 2026 grounded, willing to try, patience, and self-respect
- I allow my goals to grow and shift as I evolve
- I trust that my current “why” is enough for this season
- 2026 opens a fresh chapter where I’m fully present for my life
- I allow 2026 to reshape me in meaningful way
- I am allowed to rest without earning it
- In 2026, I stop abandoning myself to please others
How to Use These Positive Affirmations
You can use these positive new years affirmations in a few ways such as repeating them to yourself in the mirror, writing them down in your journal, and/or repeating them in your head as part of a mantra meditation.
The important thing is just finding what works for you and sticking with it.
You don’t have to use every affirmation on this list. You can start by choosing two to three daily affirmations that resonate with you the most. Then decide how you want to use them whether you say them out loud, write them down, or use them during your meditation.
Everyone is different so just find what works for you.
Pair your daily affirmation practice with these Journal Prompts to Reflect & Prepare for the New Year
Reset Your Mindset for the New Year!
I hope you found this list of affirmations helpful.
Remember to set your intentions, be intentional about what you say and do, and think positively every day as much as possible.
Every day repeat these affirmations and believe in them and watch how your life changes for the better throughout 2026.
For a more deeper guidance in 2026, my affirmation cards and wellness planner are here to help you stay grounded and intentional.
Michelle Gagliani
Owner & Founder
Michelle is the Founder of The Balanced CEO and a Holistic Nutritionist + Health Coach. She was born and raised in St.Thomas, U.S.V.I., and is currently living in Austin, TX. When she’s not running this blog and online business, she is cozied up at home watching TV, taking long walks in nature, or trying out new healthy recipes.
These affirmations are great! Sometimes we need a little bit of positivity in our lives and this is one of those ways to get it. Thanks!
Glad you like them. Thanks Arianna!
What a great way to start off the new year! I’m going to start with numbers 10, 17, & 19.
I love that not only do you list the positive affirmations but that you also recommend how to incorporate them into you daily life.
Happy New Year!
Those are great affirmations to start off with! Love it! Happy New Year Chris!
I literally screen recorded and sent this to my friends with links. Positive affirmations are so necessary and these are amazing !
Oh yay!! #sharingiscaring Thanks Elisa!
These are wonderful. I liked “I am entering the new year with an open mind and an open heart”
Glad you found a favorite one. Thanks for reading Missy!
All of these are so good! I’m definitely going to put a few of these up on my wall so that I can see them every day. I think the ones that I’ll be focusing on the most are “This year I am filled with peace, calm, and purpose,” “Everything is working out for my highest and greatest good” and “I am making myself a priority this year.” Love these!
I absolutely love those picks, Jessica! Putting them on the wall to see every day is such a good idea!
Affirmations are what get me through my hardest days. Excellent suggestions.
Thanks Malaika!
Hey Michelle! This post is great – everything you mention is so important! I’m happy to see another woman running such a positive blog.
Hey Megan! Thank you for your kind words. Truly appreciate it!
Thank you for this! I’m a big believer in the power of positive thinking. Great way to start off the year with some positive affirmations
Positive thinking is definitely the way to go! Thanks Michelle!
These are great. I use positive affirmations and write them down every morning after my devotion. Make a great start to the day.
I love that you do that Angie! Such a great way to start your day!
Thank you for this list. My teenaged daughter was hospitalized this past fall for suicidal issues and she came home SO empowered by utilizing affirmations for self care. She is beginning to understand the power that her inner dialogue has in her daily life. I’ve printed off your list to add to her stash of self-affirmations. We have both gotten bullet journals and spend 15-20 minutes in the evening (most evenings) writing out an affirmation and coloring/drawing.
Hey Karla! I’m happy to hear that your daughter has found affirmations empowering, it truly is a powerful tool. I am happy that you printed these out for her to use and that sounds like a very enlightening activity. Thanks for sharing your story. Sending tons of positive vibes to you and your family. ❤️