Your 2 minute confidence boost! I am capable I am competent I am confident I believe in myself I have qualities and skills that enable me to reach my goals I am aware of my doubts inside me I am aware of the patterns that can creep in I am aware of my insecure patterns I understand they’re normal But they aren’t truthful I remember that the people I want to emulate have their doubts as well But they push through them They manage them And I can manage them as well I face my doubts I face my fears I face my limiting beliefs I know my abilities And I am 100% confident in me... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 218 Progressive Relaxation for Confidence   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Affirmations, as requested by @AsmaaMethqal - keep shining Asmâa! I take deep breaths and I smile I am happy to live this day I am grateful to be alive, breathing and able to shine I am aware of the incredible being that I am I exercise great judgement today My warmth and clarity shine in all my interactions today My mind stays positive My actions line up with my goals I am geared up for success I know who I am and I am strong in who I am I honor my health today I celebrate life today... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 236 Empowering Morning Affirmations to Start Your Day   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   LISTENER LOVE ❤️ "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Jen Stancill  "Can’t get enough of Affirmation Pod. Thank you Josie!" - Nicole Chaput "I listen every morning" - Chriselle Lim What's in your self-care toolbox? 💝 Learning to love all parts of yourself is a journey. One that, at times, may feel overwhelming, hopeless...even scary. But it’s a journey you don’t need to walk alone.  If you find yourself getting lost in a whirlwind of self-doubt and negativity, it’s time to transform your inner dialogue. Sound impossible? Don’t worry – Affirmation Pod has your back.  Through positive affirmations, grounding meditations, calming playlists and more, you get the tools and support for your journey of self-love. Premium Subscription👇🏻 With Affirmation Pod Premium you get instant access to over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! Everything is here to soothe, inspire, and empower you through every season of life. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE When You've Put Aside Self-Respect in Relationships Keeping Boundaries I Live in Abundance I Made the Right Choice Waking Up Playlist   "I'd recommend listening to affirmations. You can repeat them or you can just take them in as you listen. Affirmation Pod are short, effective and Josie's voice is so soothing!" - Sophia Sinclair "Thank you Josie for getting my mornings started on the right foot." - Debora Midence “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union GET AD FREE EPISODES AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   What would make Affirmation Pod better for you? Let me know at AffirmationPod.com/Better Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength! Josie ❤️❤️❤️   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josie shares how she's applying her 2017 theme "What's Another Perspective?" in this Audio Blog episode. The sister episode to this one is Episode 205 I am Open to Changing Thoughts   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Used to Be Episode 105 Managing Regret Mode Episode 22 I've Moved On   REVIEWS 🙏🏻 “To be successful, you MUST have a confident mindset. So much of my success comes from listening to Josie's affirmations!" - Vivianne Brafmann "I would highly recommend Affirmation Pod if you often feel anxious/overwhelmed. This is my go-to podcast when I feel down. It’s filled with love, light, positivity and everything else your mind and soul needs." - Arielle François "Listening to a podcast is part of my Sunday evening self-care. I highly recommend Affirmation Pod!" - Elvan Kama Kurtz BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind. Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast. SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Calming Trauma Triggers Overwhelmed Playlist Just Breathe and Just Be I am Living as Me Greater Love Power and Peace GET AD FREE VERSIONS TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com "This is just my favorite podcast for stress and anxiety. This has helped me through many stressful situations over the past two years." - Reuel Rasheeda "It's my go to for when I need to ground myself and especially before I go to bed since my mind is always racing with ideas! I end up feeling powerful and relaxed at the same time after listening to Josie's affirmations and always recommend to others. I'm obsessed!" - Sara Monika “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union Have ideas on how I can improve Affirmation Pod? Share your thoughts at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and hugs 💖🤗💖 Josie   GET STARTED WITH PREMIUM AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's Affirmations for Managing Regret Mode. Listener Diana requested this episode for managing regret mode. It walks you through what you can say to regret mode and start creating your future. The sister episode to this one is Episode 64 Self-Forgiveness   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 227 Affirmations for Self-Love Episode 206 Moving From Self Doubt to Self Confidence Episode 148 I Am Enough Episode 147 Overthinking    HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING 🙏🏻 "I’ve included this podcast into my daily routine for the past couple of months and she’s amazing!" - Shelly Ackah "My go-to podcast when I need motivation and powerful affirmations. Love the quick self-compassion and self-love affirmations by Affirmation Pod!" - Nihan Gorkem "So grateful to Josie for helping me through the toughest of times!" - Christina Torres   LISTENER LOVE 🙏🏻 "If you’re struggling creating your own affirmations as part of your daily practice, I highly recommend Josie Ong’s podcast. They’re super quick to listen to!" - Naomi Powell "I found this blissful podcast in a harsh time in my life when I was going through a toxic breakup. Josie really helped me work through that tough spot with self-care and recognition. I have and always will recommend Josie's podcast to everyone. There is so much knowledge and self love here." - Alexis Maclure "Honestly, I know I’ve gone on about it before, but I just can’t recommend Affirmation Pod enough!" - Tiah Eckhart   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection. Sound familiar? Not anymore! 👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET PREMIUM ACCESS NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Resilience Playlist Self-Love Bonus Playlist Changing the Stories You Make Up in Your Head I Can Handle This Slowing Down for Stillness Keeping the Past in the Past  SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “I listen to these while I'm brushing my teeth or getting a facial. She always drops some nuggets.” – Gabrielle Union "This is my all time most favorite affirmation podcast! Download it my friends. Her voice is so relaxing." - Brittany Mchugh “Josie talks to you and it sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis   How can I serve you better? I always welcome your feedback and suggestions at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength ❤️💪🏻✨ Josie   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Emotional Check In is a shortie but a goodie! Keep in touch with your emotions as Josie guides you through the process of naming 3 emotions and identifying why each one is present. This is great to use when you know something's bothering you or you're wanting to avoid or stuff an emotional state. The sister episode to this one is Episode 255 The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique Plus More   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 267 When Feeling Retraumatized Episode 258 Healing Emotional Wounds and Finding Safety Episode 255 The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique Plus More Episode 247 The Resilience Playlist Episode 240 Carrying and Releasing Emotional Weight   HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING 🙏🏻 "I’ve included this podcast into my daily routine for the past couple of months and she’s amazing!" - Shelly Ackah "My go-to podcast when I need motivation and powerful affirmations. Love the quick self-compassion and self-love affirmations by Affirmation Pod!" - Nihan Gorkem "So grateful to Josie for helping me through the toughest of times!" - Christina Torres   You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind.   Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast.   GO AD FREE AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Transitioning Home from Work to Your Family I Give Myself Credit Won't Be Fooled Relaxation Playlist What's Not Working for Me   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “Josie talks to you and sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis "Affirmations in the morning are game changers. Affirmation Pod has hundreds of guided affirmations in all different categories to suit your needs/intention for the day." - Taylor Nicks  “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com    Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 What could I be doing differently? Come help me improve the Affirmation Pod experience by sharing your feedback at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and light ❤️🙏🏻✨ Josie   SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS! AffirmationPodAccess.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These Self-Care Affirmations are designed for challenging seasons when you know there will be rough days and rough moments. I encourage utilizing Basic SENSE for these times where the acronym SENSE stands for Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition, Spirituality and Extras.  The sister episode to this one is Episode 216 Maintaining Self-Care During Stressful Times   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 256 Affirmations for Self-Love Playlist Episode 237 I am Loving and Showing Up for Myself Episode 227 Affirmations for Self-Love Episode 156 Inner Critic and Inner BFF Episode 155 Self Respect LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's my rebroadcast of episode 1: "I Love Myself." Please subscribe to automatically get the next episode which is "I Will Love and Care for Myself"   At the end of every month in 2017, I will rebroadcast one of my top downloaded episodes so you don't have to search through my feed to find them. The sister episode to this one is Episode 134 I Approve of Myself and I Will Love and Care for Myself [Rebroadcast]   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 256 Affirmations for Self-Love Playlist Episode 237 I am Loving and Showing Up for Myself Episode 155 Self Respect Episode 103 I Will Love And Care for Myself   LISTENER LOVE ❤️ "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Jen Stancill  "Can’t get enough of Affirmation Pod. Thank you Josie!" - Nicole Chaput "I listen every morning" - Chriselle Lim What's in your self-care toolbox? 💝 Learning to love all parts of yourself is a journey. One that, at times, may feel overwhelming, hopeless...even scary. But it’s a journey you don’t need to walk alone.  If you find yourself getting lost in a whirlwind of self-doubt and negativity, it’s time to transform your inner dialogue. Sound impossible? Don’t worry – Affirmation Pod has your back.  Through positive affirmations, grounding meditations, calming playlists and more, you get the tools and support for your journey of self-love. Premium Subscription👇🏻 With Affirmation Pod Premium you get instant access to over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! Everything is here to soothe, inspire, and empower you through every season of life. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE When You've Put Aside Self-Respect in Relationships Keeping Boundaries I Live in Abundance I Made the Right Choice Waking Up Playlist   "I'd recommend listening to affirmations. You can repeat them or you can just take them in as you listen. Affirmation Pod are short, effective and Josie's voice is so soothing!" - Sophia Sinclair "Thank you Josie for getting my mornings started on the right foot." - Debora Midence “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union GET AD FREE EPISODES AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   What would make Affirmation Pod better for you? Let me know at AffirmationPod.com/Better Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength! Josie ❤️❤️❤️   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not Sure What to do about a Situation? This short Inner Circle Guided Visualization takes you through what your support system would say. Inspired by episode 93 on The Support System Management Worksheet, this Inner Circle Guided Visualization helps you discover what your inner circle would say when facing a particular struggle in your life. Find episode 93 at http://AffirmationPod.com/SupportSystem The sister episode to this one is Episode 156 Inner Critic and Inner BFF   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 278 Leaning Into Your Heart Episode 203 Affirmations for Success Episode 197 Your Good Morning Coach Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 148 I Am Enough   REVIEWS 🙏🏻 “To be successful, you MUST have a confident mindset. So much of my success comes from listening to Josie's affirmations!" - Vivianne Brafmann "I would highly recommend Affirmation Pod if you often feel anxious/overwhelmed. This is my go-to podcast when I feel down. It’s filled with love, light, positivity and everything else your mind and soul needs." - Arielle François "Listening to a podcast is part of my Sunday evening self-care. I highly recommend Affirmation Pod!" - Elvan Kama Kurtz BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind. Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast. SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Calming Trauma Triggers Overwhelmed Playlist Just Breathe and Just Be I am Living as Me Greater Love Power and Peace GET AD FREE VERSIONS TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com "This is just my favorite podcast for stress and anxiety. This has helped me through many stressful situations over the past two years." - Reuel Rasheeda "It's my go to for when I need to ground myself and especially before I go to bed since my mind is always racing with ideas! I end up feeling powerful and relaxed at the same time after listening to Josie's affirmations and always recommend to others. I'm obsessed!" - Sara Monika “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union Have ideas on how I can improve Affirmation Pod? Share your thoughts at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and hugs 💖🤗💖 Josie   GET STARTED WITH PREMIUM AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's Affirmations for Self-Approval: "I Approve of Myself." The sister episode to this one is Episode 233 Affirmations for a Confident Mindset A list of all episodes of Affirmation Pod are at AffirmationPod.com/Episodes If you're new to Affirmation Pod, here's some info about the episodes Feel free to click on the episode topic speaks to your season of life. You can see a full list of episodes at AffirmationPod.com/Episodes Episodes 1 - 30: I don't have any commentary or announcements. These were before I started coming out from behind the mic to actually talk to you Episodes 31 - 60: A hodge podge of different episodes. Episodes 61 - 96: The eight month Worksheet Series where each month focuses on a specific topic and there is a free worksheet that accompanies it. If you want to save time and download all the worksheets at once, go to AffirmationPod.com/Workbook   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 256 Affirmations for Self-Love Playlist Episode 156 Inner Critic and Inner BFF Episode 155 Self Respect Episode 103 I Will Love And Care for Myself   HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING 🙏🏻 "I’ve included this podcast into my daily routine for the past couple of months and she’s amazing!" - Shelly Ackah "My go-to podcast when I need motivation and powerful affirmations. Love the quick self-compassion and self-love affirmations by Affirmation Pod!" - Nihan Gorkem "So grateful to Josie for helping me through the toughest of times!" - Christina Torres   You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind.   Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast.   GO AD FREE AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Transitioning Home from Work to Your Family I Give Myself Credit Won't Be Fooled Relaxation Playlist What's Not Working for Me   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “Josie talks to you and sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis "Affirmations in the morning are game changers. Affirmation Pod has hundreds of guided affirmations in all different categories to suit your needs/intention for the day." - Taylor Nicks  “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com    Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 What could I be doing differently? Come help me improve the Affirmation Pod experience by sharing your feedback at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and light ❤️🙏🏻✨ Josie   SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS! AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 100th Episode of Affirmation Pod features I Love Myself Version II. You can help celebrate by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast at AffirmationPod.com/iTunes Whether you are a longtime listener or a new friend, thank you for listening to Affirmation Pod! The sister episode to this one is Episode 134 I Approve of Myself and I Will Love and Care for Myself [Rebroadcast]   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 256 Affirmations for Self-Love Playlist Episode 216 Maintaining Self-Care During Stressful Times Episode 156 Inner Critic and Inner BFF Episode 155 Self Respect Episode 103 I Will Love And Care for Myself HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING 🙏🏻 "I’ve included this podcast into my daily routine for the past couple of months and she’s amazing!" - Shelly Ackah "My go-to podcast when I need motivation and powerful affirmations. Love the quick self-compassion and self-love affirmations by Affirmation Pod!" - Nihan Gorkem "So grateful to Josie for helping me through the toughest of times!" - Christina Torres   You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind.   Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast.   GO AD FREE AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Transitioning Home from Work to Your Family I Give Myself Credit Won't Be Fooled Relaxation Playlist What's Not Working for Me   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “Josie talks to you and sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis "Affirmations in the morning are game changers. Affirmation Pod has hundreds of guided affirmations in all different categories to suit your needs/intention for the day." - Taylor Nicks  “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com    Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 What could I be doing differently? Come help me improve the Affirmation Pod experience by sharing your feedback at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and light ❤️🙏🏻✨ Josie   SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS! AffirmationPodAccess.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're now in a season of Affirmation based episodes. This one is simply "I Am Able." I've got three types of affirmation episodes: You version: where I use "you" in the affirmations I version: where I use "I" in the affirmations Repeat versions: I could use "you" or "I" affirmations here, but in these ones I leave time for you to repeat after me. You'll see me use Guided Affirmations in the title for these episodes The sister episode to this one is Episode 245 I am Confident, Capable and Courageous   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   WANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 99 I Am Able Episode 52 I Did It Episode 17 A 30 Second "You Can Do It"   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! I'm so grateful to be part of your 2017. I created this week's episode for those of us who have goals and dreams for this year. It's an affirmation episode called "You are Worthy and Deserving." It also starts a season where I go back to my roots and give you Affirmation episodes. This one's on being worthy and deserving of good things. Cuz you ARE worthy and deserving of the goals and dreams you have. Let's reach them together... The sister episode to this one is Episode 47 Meditation - "I Receive" Meditation   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 269 I Really Am Enough Episode 208 I Choose Health and I am Worthy and Deserving of Health Episode 148 I Am Enough   LISTENER LOVE ❤️ "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Jen Stancill  "Can’t get enough of Affirmation Pod. Thank you Josie!" - Nicole Chaput "I listen every morning" - Chriselle Lim What's in your self-care toolbox? 💝 Learning to love all parts of yourself is a journey. One that, at times, may feel overwhelming, hopeless...even scary. But it’s a journey you don’t need to walk alone.  If you find yourself getting lost in a whirlwind of self-doubt and negativity, it’s time to transform your inner dialogue. Sound impossible? Don’t worry – Affirmation Pod has your back.  Through positive affirmations, grounding meditations, calming playlists and more, you get the tools and support for your journey of self-love. Premium Subscription👇🏻 With Affirmation Pod Premium you get instant access to over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! Everything is here to soothe, inspire, and empower you through every season of life. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE When You've Put Aside Self-Respect in Relationships Keeping Boundaries I Live in Abundance I Made the Right Choice Waking Up Playlist   "I'd recommend listening to affirmations. You can repeat them or you can just take them in as you listen. Affirmation Pod are short, effective and Josie's voice is so soothing!" - Sophia Sinclair "Thank you Josie for getting my mornings started on the right foot." - Debora Midence “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union GET AD FREE EPISODES AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   What would make Affirmation Pod better for you? Let me know at AffirmationPod.com/Better Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength! Josie ❤️❤️❤️   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here a Guided Visualization called "Your BEST 2017." This episode makes three in one week! That's a record here at Affirmation Pod. I was inspired to create this as I was thinking of the new year upon us. New start. New journey. New me. Mindset counts for a lot. So does belief in oneself. This is my new year's gift to you: a Guided Visualization walking you through January 2017 all the way to December 2017. Now go be you, know you and love you! The sister episode to this one is Episode 228 Motivation for Your Best 2020   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 278 Leaning Into Your Heart Episode 197 Your Good Morning Coach Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 148 I Am Enough  REVIEWS 🙏🏻 “To be successful, you MUST have a confident mindset. So much of my success comes from listening to Josie's affirmations!" - Vivianne Brafmann "I would highly recommend Affirmation Pod if you often feel anxious/overwhelmed. This is my go-to podcast when I feel down. It’s filled with love, light, positivity and everything else your mind and soul needs." - Arielle François "Listening to a podcast is part of my Sunday evening self-care. I highly recommend Affirmation Pod!" - Elvan Kama Kurtz BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind. Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast. SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Calming Trauma Triggers Overwhelmed Playlist Just Breathe and Just Be I am Living as Me Greater Love Power and Peace GET AD FREE VERSIONS TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com "This is just my favorite podcast for stress and anxiety. This has helped me through many stressful situations over the past two years." - Reuel Rasheeda "It's my go to for when I need to ground myself and especially before I go to bed since my mind is always racing with ideas! I end up feeling powerful and relaxed at the same time after listening to Josie's affirmations and always recommend to others. I'm obsessed!" - Sara Monika “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union Have ideas on how I can improve Affirmation Pod? Share your thoughts at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and hugs 💖🤗💖 Josie   GET STARTED WITH PREMIUM AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s focus is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support Here's your final episode of the Affirmation Pod 2016 Worksheet Series! In this one, Josie shares how she is working on her role of most important person in her support system, her Tech Life Harmony goal for January 2017 and exciting changes to the podcast including joining the Calm Clear Now podcast network! The sister episode to this one is Episode 93 Worksheet Series - Support System Management   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 203 Affirmations for Success Episode 197 Your Good Morning Coach Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 148 I Am Enough Episode 147 Overthinking   LISTENER LOVE 🙏🏻 "If you’re struggling creating your own affirmations as part of your daily practice, I highly recommend Josie Ong’s podcast. They’re super quick to listen to!" - Naomi Powell "I found this blissful podcast in a harsh time in my life when I was going through a toxic breakup. Josie really helped me work through that tough spot with self-care and recognition. I have and always will recommend Josie's podcast to everyone. There is so much knowledge and self love here." - Alexis Maclure "Honestly, I know I’ve gone on about it before, but I just can’t recommend Affirmation Pod enough!" - Tiah Eckhart   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection. Sound familiar? Not anymore! 👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET PREMIUM ACCESS NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Resilience Playlist Self-Love Bonus Playlist Changing the Stories You Make Up in Your Head I Can Handle This Slowing Down for Stillness Keeping the Past in the Past  SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “I listen to these while I'm brushing my teeth or getting a facial. She always drops some nuggets.” – Gabrielle Union "This is my all time most favorite affirmation podcast! Download it my friends. Her voice is so relaxing." - Brittany Mchugh “Josie talks to you and it sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis   How can I serve you better? I always welcome your feedback and suggestions at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength ❤️💪🏻✨ Josie   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 A popular episode! I didn't script this one at all before recording...can you tell? I am clear on who I am. I am clear on what I want. I am clear on where I’m headed. I am clear on the influencers in my life. I am clear on those who will not be influencing me in my life. I am clear on how to weigh out an opinion and things I want to change in my life, things I don’t want to change in my life... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 237 I am Loving and Showing for Myself   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Used to Be Episode 105 Managing Regret Mode Episode 22 I've Moved On      HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING 🙏🏻 "I’ve included this podcast into my daily routine for the past couple of months and she’s amazing!" - Shelly Ackah "My go-to podcast when I need motivation and powerful affirmations. Love the quick self-compassion and self-love affirmations by Affirmation Pod!" - Nihan Gorkem "So grateful to Josie for helping me through the toughest of times!" - Christina Torres   You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind.   Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast.   GO AD FREE AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Transitioning Home from Work to Your Family I Give Myself Credit Won't Be Fooled Relaxation Playlist What's Not Working for Me   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “Josie talks to you and sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis "Affirmations in the morning are game changers. Affirmation Pod has hundreds of guided affirmations in all different categories to suit your needs/intention for the day." - Taylor Nicks  “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com    Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 What could I be doing differently? Come help me improve the Affirmation Pod experience by sharing your feedback at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and light ❤️🙏🏻✨ Josie   SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS! AffirmationPodAccess.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support This month we've talked about how your support system can change because you lose touch, you lose connection or you lose them. This week we talk about your support system changing because they lose you. I share my story of how I let go of some friends, gained positivity and time back, and never looked back. I also mention an episode of ManTalks, the episode is below: http://mantalks.com/minimalists-making-room-important-things/  The sister episode to this one is Episode 235 When you've been setting boundaries to help yourself   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Used to Be Episode 105 Managing Regret Mode Episode 22 I've Moved On   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support The Most Important Person in Your Support System is YOU. Wherever you are, there you are. And you have the most impact and influence on who you are and who you are becoming. Here's three reflection questions I share in this episode: What messages do you give yourself? What actions are you taking to support yourself? What changes are you making to step into the future you want?    The sister episode to this one is Episode 237 I am Loving and Showing for Myself   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   LISTENER LOVE ❤️ "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Jen Stancill  "Can’t get enough of Affirmation Pod. Thank you Josie!" - Nicole Chaput "I listen every morning" - Chriselle Lim What's in your self-care toolbox? 💝 Learning to love all parts of yourself is a journey. One that, at times, may feel overwhelming, hopeless...even scary. But it’s a journey you don’t need to walk alone.  If you find yourself getting lost in a whirlwind of self-doubt and negativity, it’s time to transform your inner dialogue. Sound impossible? Don’t worry – Affirmation Pod has your back.  Through positive affirmations, grounding meditations, calming playlists and more, you get the tools and support for your journey of self-love. Premium Subscription👇🏻 With Affirmation Pod Premium you get instant access to over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! Everything is here to soothe, inspire, and empower you through every season of life. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE When You've Put Aside Self-Respect in Relationships Keeping Boundaries I Live in Abundance I Made the Right Choice Waking Up Playlist   "I'd recommend listening to affirmations. You can repeat them or you can just take them in as you listen. Affirmation Pod are short, effective and Josie's voice is so soothing!" - Sophia Sinclair "Thank you Josie for getting my mornings started on the right foot." - Debora Midence “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union GET AD FREE EPISODES AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   What would make Affirmation Pod better for you? Let me know at AffirmationPod.com/Better Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength! Josie ❤️❤️❤️   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare Originally published in July 2015 when I was producing Affirmations for Healthy Living, this is an oldie but a goodie! Affirmations to Honor Yourself I honor myself. I am a friend to myself. I am kind to myself. I am self-nurturing and self-loving I am nice and encouraging to myself Honoring myself is a part of my thoughts, my choices, my daily life I honor myself by creating and maintaining balance... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 134 I Approve of Myself and I Will Love and Care for Myself [Rebroadcast]   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 148 I Am Enough Episode 147 Overthinking Episode 40 I Can Do This   LISTENER LOVE ❤️ "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Jen Stancill  "Can’t get enough of Affirmation Pod. Thank you Josie!" - Nicole Chaput "I listen every morning" - Chriselle Lim What's in your self-care toolbox? 💝 Learning to love all parts of yourself is a journey. One that, at times, may feel overwhelming, hopeless...even scary. But it’s a journey you don’t need to walk alone.  If you find yourself getting lost in a whirlwind of self-doubt and negativity, it’s time to transform your inner dialogue. Sound impossible? Don’t worry – Affirmation Pod has your back.  Through positive affirmations, grounding meditations, calming playlists and more, you get the tools and support for your journey of self-love. Premium Subscription👇🏻 With Affirmation Pod Premium you get instant access to over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! Everything is here to soothe, inspire, and empower you through every season of life. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE When You've Put Aside Self-Respect in Relationships Keeping Boundaries I Live in Abundance I Made the Right Choice Waking Up Playlist   "I'd recommend listening to affirmations. You can repeat them or you can just take them in as you listen. Affirmation Pod are short, effective and Josie's voice is so soothing!" - Sophia Sinclair "Thank you Josie for getting my mornings started on the right foot." - Debora Midence “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union GET AD FREE EPISODES AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   What would make Affirmation Pod better for you? Let me know at AffirmationPod.com/Better Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength! Josie ❤️❤️❤️   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Home for Personal Development is now Your Home for Self-Care and Reflection  LTD "Learning Through Doing" In this episode I share 7 reflections from podcasting weekly for one year. Finding My Message Finding My Voice Feelings vs Facts Figuring things out Furthering my skillset Focusing on me Facing my fears Resources Mentioned in this episode LightsCameraBranding.com with Tiffany Lee Bymaster AKA Coach Glitter RetreatCoaches.com with Helene Van Manen Core Beliefs Episode 6 Month Anniversary Episode Episode 0: Welcome to Affirmation Pod! The sister episode to this one is Episode 89 Worksheet Series - Self-Care Management   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 148 I Am Enough Episode 147 Overthinking Episode 139 Receiving Love   REVIEWS 🙏🏻 “To be successful, you MUST have a confident mindset. So much of my success comes from listening to Josie's affirmations!" - Vivianne Brafmann "I would highly recommend Affirmation Pod if you often feel anxious/overwhelmed. This is my go-to podcast when I feel down. It’s filled with love, light, positivity and everything else your mind and soul needs." - Arielle François "Listening to a podcast is part of my Sunday evening self-care. I highly recommend Affirmation Pod!" - Elvan Kama Kurtz BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind. Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast. SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Calming Trauma Triggers Overwhelmed Playlist Just Breathe and Just Be I am Living as Me Greater Love Power and Peace GET AD FREE VERSIONS TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com "This is just my favorite podcast for stress and anxiety. This has helped me through many stressful situations over the past two years." - Reuel Rasheeda "It's my go to for when I need to ground myself and especially before I go to bed since my mind is always racing with ideas! I end up feeling powerful and relaxed at the same time after listening to Josie's affirmations and always recommend to others. I'm obsessed!" - Sara Monika “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union Have ideas on how I can improve Affirmation Pod? Share your thoughts at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and hugs 💖🤗💖 Josie   GET STARTED WITH PREMIUM AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support Follow along with your free Support System Worksheet as I answer the following questions Who's in your inner circle? Who's in your outer circle? Who's in your no longer circle? Who's in my never/never again circle? Mentioned in this episode: Three types of Soul Mates from Wellth by Jason Wachob of MindBodyGreen The one you aren’t meant to be with The one who allows you to be your true self and who stays with you forever The one who is a platonic friend with whom you are always connected to and feel you can share your innermost thoughts and emotions The sister episode to this one is Episode 89 Worksheet Series - Self-Care Management   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 235 When You've Set a Boundary Episode 167 Staying Positive During Hard Times Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 151 Setting Boundaries LISTENER LOVE 🙏🏻 "If you’re struggling creating your own affirmations as part of your daily practice, I highly recommend Josie Ong’s podcast. They’re super quick to listen to!" - Naomi Powell "I found this blissful podcast in a harsh time in my life when I was going through a toxic breakup. Josie really helped me work through that tough spot with self-care and recognition. I have and always will recommend Josie's podcast to everyone. There is so much knowledge and self love here." - Alexis Maclure "Honestly, I know I’ve gone on about it before, but I just can’t recommend Affirmation Pod enough!" - Tiah Eckhart   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection. Sound familiar? Not anymore! 👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET PREMIUM ACCESS NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Resilience Playlist Self-Love Bonus Playlist Changing the Stories You Make Up in Your Head I Can Handle This Slowing Down for Stillness Keeping the Past in the Past  SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “I listen to these while I'm brushing my teeth or getting a facial. She always drops some nuggets.” – Gabrielle Union "This is my all time most favorite affirmation podcast! Download it my friends. Her voice is so relaxing." - Brittany Mchugh “Josie talks to you and it sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare An injury, heavy work schedule, caring for an aging parent, overcommited... We've all found ourselves in seasons of burnout. Or times when self-care seems impossible. But it's not. The two takeaways from this episode are  Own It: instead of "I have" to or "I gotta," say "I choose" Lowest Hanging: reach for the lowest hanging fruit of self-care The sister episode to this one is Episode 237 I am Loving and Showing for Myself   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 256 Affirmations for Self-Love Playlist Episode 103 I Will Love And Care for Myself Episode 101 I Approve of Myself   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare I've shared before that I'm a recovering workaholic and perfectionist, but in this episode I share for the first time how I'm a recovering Giveaholic and Helpaholic and the impulses I still struggle with. I also give you a self-care strategy for recovering giveaholics and helpaholics to love and care for themselves again. The sister episode to this one is Episode 151 Setting Boundaries   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 156 Inner Critic and Inner BFF Episode 155 Self Respect Episode 103 I Will Love And Care for Myself    REVIEWS 🙏🏻 “To be successful, you MUST have a confident mindset. So much of my success comes from listening to Josie's affirmations!" - Vivianne Brafmann "I would highly recommend Affirmation Pod if you often feel anxious/overwhelmed. This is my go-to podcast when I feel down. It’s filled with love, light, positivity and everything else your mind and soul needs." - Arielle François "Listening to a podcast is part of my Sunday evening self-care. I highly recommend Affirmation Pod!" - Elvan Kama Kurtz BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind. Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast. SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Calming Trauma Triggers Overwhelmed Playlist Just Breathe and Just Be I am Living as Me Greater Love Power and Peace GET AD FREE VERSIONS TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com "This is just my favorite podcast for stress and anxiety. This has helped me through many stressful situations over the past two years." - Reuel Rasheeda "It's my go to for when I need to ground myself and especially before I go to bed since my mind is always racing with ideas! I end up feeling powerful and relaxed at the same time after listening to Josie's affirmations and always recommend to others. I'm obsessed!" - Sara Monika “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union Have ideas on how I can improve Affirmation Pod? Share your thoughts at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and hugs 💖🤗💖 Josie   GET STARTED WITH PREMIUM AffirmationPodAccess.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare In this episode, I focus on the topic of PERMISSION as it relates to self-care and lead you through the following questions: Where have you already given yourself permission to take care of yourself? Where in your life do you need to give yourself permission to take care of yourself? Where in your life is self-care already a priority? Where in your life do want to make self-care a priority? Where in your life have you already been persistent and consistent with self-care? Where in your life do you want to become persistent and consistent with self-care? The sister episode to this one is Episode 256 Affirmations for Self-Love Playlist   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Used to Be Episode 105 Managing Regret Mode Episode 22 I've Moved On   LISTENER LOVE 🙏🏻 "If you’re struggling creating your own affirmations as part of your daily practice, I highly recommend Josie Ong’s podcast. They’re super quick to listen to!" - Naomi Powell "I found this blissful podcast in a harsh time in my life when I was going through a toxic breakup. Josie really helped me work through that tough spot with self-care and recognition. I have and always will recommend Josie's podcast to everyone. There is so much knowledge and self love here." - Alexis Maclure "Honestly, I know I’ve gone on about it before, but I just can’t recommend Affirmation Pod enough!" - Tiah Eckhart   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection. Sound familiar? Not anymore! 👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET PREMIUM ACCESS NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Resilience Playlist Self-Love Bonus Playlist Changing the Stories You Make Up in Your Head I Can Handle This Slowing Down for Stillness Keeping the Past in the Past  SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “I listen to these while I'm brushing my teeth or getting a facial. She always drops some nuggets.” – Gabrielle Union "This is my all time most favorite affirmation podcast! Download it my friends. Her voice is so relaxing." - Brittany Mchugh “Josie talks to you and it sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis   How can I serve you better? I always welcome your feedback and suggestions at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength ❤️💪🏻✨ Josie   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Self-Care Management Worksheet This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare Follow along with your free Self-Care Worksheet I share my best self-care strategies that take less than 20 seconds less than 20 minutes less than an hour more than an hour Mentioned in this episode The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate Episode 56: Actionable Tip - Dance The sister episode to this one is Episode 93 Worksheet Series - Support System Management   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Used to Be Episode 105 Managing Regret Mode LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod! I've been listening to you too. Many of you love episode 85 which is the Guided Visualization for Stress Management BUT you would love it even more if it had music in the background. Well, here you go - this is an alternate version with music. Now let's transform our stress management strategies together! The sister episode to this one is Episode 216 Maintaining Self-Care During Stressful Times   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 276 Feeling Overworked Episode 195 Getting Out of a Bad Mood Episode 185 Patient with the Process Episode 153 Dealing With It   LISTENER LOVE ❤️ "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Jen Stancill  "Can’t get enough of Affirmation Pod. Thank you Josie!" - Nicole Chaput "I listen every morning" - Chriselle Lim What's in your self-care toolbox? 💝 Learning to love all parts of yourself is a journey. One that, at times, may feel overwhelming, hopeless...even scary. But it’s a journey you don’t need to walk alone.  If you find yourself getting lost in a whirlwind of self-doubt and negativity, it’s time to transform your inner dialogue. Sound impossible? Don’t worry – Affirmation Pod has your back.  Through positive affirmations, grounding meditations, calming playlists and more, you get the tools and support for your journey of self-love. Premium Subscription👇🏻 With Affirmation Pod Premium you get instant access to over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! Everything is here to soothe, inspire, and empower you through every season of life. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE When You've Put Aside Self-Respect in Relationships Keeping Boundaries I Live in Abundance I Made the Right Choice Waking Up Playlist   "I'd recommend listening to affirmations. You can repeat them or you can just take them in as you listen. Affirmation Pod are short, effective and Josie's voice is so soothing!" - Sophia Sinclair "Thank you Josie for getting my mornings started on the right foot." - Debora Midence “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union GET AD FREE EPISODES AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   What would make Affirmation Pod better for you? Let me know at AffirmationPod.com/Better Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength! Josie ❤️❤️❤️   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress  There've been times I've told myself "let's not wait until stress builds up and things go dramatically wrong before making a change." I don't need to remind us - or maybe I do? - that stress ages us, it puts us more prone to illness or disease. We don't sleep as well, we don't think as clearly. For me, it shows up in how I talk, my facial expressions, on my skin etc. So in this audio blog episode, I share how I've taken action by doing things to reduce and prevent stress in me and in my life. The ones I highlight are:  Made bold decisions, a recent one is I quit my job Give myself wiggle room, I am really careful not to overschedule and overcommit myself Put money into stress reduction, I purchased food warmers for hosting and entertaining Betty Crocker BC-1586CY Buffet Server MaxiMatic EWM-9933 Elite Platinum 3-Tray 2-1/2-Quart Buffet Server, Stainless   Please note: next month's worksheet is the Self-Care Worksheet. In your answers for the Stress Management Worksheet, think intervention meaning what to do when stress happens. Save your prevention strategies for the Self-Care Worksheet.   The sister episode to this one is Episode 86 Affirmations When Stressed out   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 227 Affirmations for Self-Love Episode 216 Maintaining Self-Care During Stressful Times Episode 156 Inner Critic and Inner BFF Episode 155 Self Respect   REVIEWS 🙏🏻 “To be successful, you MUST have a confident mindset. So much of my success comes from listening to Josie's affirmations!" - Vivianne Brafmann "I would highly recommend Affirmation Pod if you often feel anxious/overwhelmed. This is my go-to podcast when I feel down. It’s filled with love, light, positivity and everything else your mind and soul needs." - Arielle François "Listening to a podcast is part of my Sunday evening self-care. I highly recommend Affirmation Pod!" - Elvan Kama Kurtz BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind. Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast. SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Calming Trauma Triggers Overwhelmed Playlist Just Breathe and Just Be I am Living as Me Greater Love Power and Peace GET AD FREE VERSIONS TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress   Since these are affirmations for when you're feeling stressed out, I got into them pretty quickly.   Hey reaction, it’s time to stop Hey negative thoughts, I’m putting on the brakes Hey anger, I hear you, and you can sit down now The stressor ain’t going to change because I’m freaking out Hey nervous system, I am choosing calm over stressing out right now I don’t care what time of day it is, I am restarting my day It’s time to reset my nervous system... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 216 Maintaining Self-Care During Stressful Times   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 276 Feeling Overworked Episode 195 Getting Out of a Bad Mood Episode 185 Patient with the Process Episode 153 Dealing With It   LISTENER LOVE 🙏🏻 "If you’re struggling creating your own affirmations as part of your daily practice, I highly recommend Josie Ong’s podcast. They’re super quick to listen to!" - Naomi Powell "I found this blissful podcast in a harsh time in my life when I was going through a toxic breakup. Josie really helped me work through that tough spot with self-care and recognition. I have and always will recommend Josie's podcast to everyone. There is so much knowledge and self love here." - Alexis Maclure "Honestly, I know I’ve gone on about it before, but I just can’t recommend Affirmation Pod enough!" - Tiah Eckhart   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection. Sound familiar? Not anymore! 👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET PREMIUM ACCESS NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Resilience Playlist Self-Love Bonus Playlist Changing the Stories You Make Up in Your Head I Can Handle This Slowing Down for Stillness Keeping the Past in the Past  SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “I listen to these while I'm brushing my teeth or getting a facial. She always drops some nuggets.” – Gabrielle Union "This is my all time most favorite affirmation podcast! Download it my friends. Her voice is so relaxing." - Brittany Mchugh “Josie talks to you and it sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis   How can I serve you better? I always welcome your feedback and suggestions at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength ❤️💪🏻✨ Josie   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress Today's episode ties in the last two episodes: episode 83 on Stress Management Strategies and episode 84 on What are your Stressors? If you're looking for the vershion that has music, go to AffirmationPod.com/StressManagementMusic Please note: today's episode requires the mental and emotional resources to look at your stressors. I strongly recommend ensuring you are in a good time, place and space for this. This guided visualization walks you through applying your stress management strategies before, during and after experiencing a stressor in your life. 5 Tips for this episode  Continue your deep breathing throughout the 20 minute episode  Stop at anytime if you feel overwhelmed and practice an alternate form of self-care  Pause at anytime if you're not quite ready for the next part  Utilize this episode for empowering yourself  Utilize this episode for disempowering the stressor Please note: next month's worksheet is the Self-Care Worksheet. In your answers for the Stress Management Worksheet, think intervention meaning what to do when stress happens. Save your prevention strategies for the Self-Care Worksheet.   The sister episode to this one is Episode 88 Guided Visualization With Music - Stress Management   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 276 Feeling Overworked Episode 195 Getting Out of a Bad Mood Episode 185 Patient with the Process Episode 153 Dealing With It  HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING 🙏🏻 "I’ve included this podcast into my daily routine for the past couple of months and she’s amazing!" - Shelly Ackah "My go-to podcast when I need motivation and powerful affirmations. Love the quick self-compassion and self-love affirmations by Affirmation Pod!" - Nihan Gorkem "So grateful to Josie for helping me through the toughest of times!" - Christina Torres   You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind.   Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast.   GO AD FREE AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Transitioning Home from Work to Your Family I Give Myself Credit Won't Be Fooled Relaxation Playlist What's Not Working for Me   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “Josie talks to you and sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis "Affirmations in the morning are game changers. Affirmation Pod has hundreds of guided affirmations in all different categories to suit your needs/intention for the day." - Taylor Nicks  “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress This episode is NOT about Life Transitions and Significant Events - Resource mentioned Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale Anxiety and Panic - Resource mentioned The Anxiety Podcast The Productive kind of stress - Resource mentioned Trello This episode is about daily situational and relational stressors What stresses people out is different.  For you, it may be when driving - drivers who cut you off, or don’t signal or simply being traffic can be a stressor. We just did a month on Money Management and the topic of personal finances may stress you out. What are the stressors in your life? If you're not clear on the stressors, think of what you tend to vent about. What are the stories you tell yourself? What stories or assumptions do you tell yourself? How do you fill in the blanks related to the stressor? What’s the root of my stress?  When and where did you learn this response? Please note: next month's worksheet is the Self-Care Worksheet. In your answers for the Stress Management Worksheet, think intervention meaning what to do when stress happens. Save your prevention strategies for the Self-Care Worksheet. The sister episode to this one is Episode 247 The Resilience Playlist   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   WANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 282 A Sense of Control When Things Feel Out of Control Episode 153 Dealing With It Episode 86 Affirmations for When Stressed Out Episode 19 Loosening Worry   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress Complete this sentence: When I feel stressed, I ______________. For me, I get b*tchy and cranky. That doesn't paint a nice picture of me but it's true. Like when I don't get enough sleep, I am at high risk of b*tchy city. Some clients have shared with me that when they feel stressed, they eat. Then it becomes a nasty cycle because they eat because they're unhappy and then they're unhappy because they overeat - ugh! This episode's worksheet gives you the chance to brainstorm and develop better ways to manage stress. By this I mean stuff that doesn't add to your stress or create more stress. Ready to fill out your Stress Management Worksheet?  Please note: next month's worksheet is the Self-Care Worksheet. In your answers for the Stress Management Worksheet, think intervention meaning what to do when stress happens. Save your prevention strategies for the Self-Care Worksheet. The sister episode to this one is Episode 216 Maintaining Self-Care During Stressful Times   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   WANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 282 A Sense of Control When Things Feel Out of Control Episode 153 Dealing With It Episode 86 Affirmations for When Stressed Out Episode 19 Loosening Worry   REVIEWS 🙏🏻 “To be successful, you MUST have a confident mindset. So much of my success comes from listening to Josie's affirmations!" - Vivianne Brafmann "I would highly recommend Affirmation Pod if you often feel anxious/overwhelmed. This is my go-to podcast when I feel down. It’s filled with love, light, positivity and everything else your mind and soul needs." - Arielle François "Listening to a podcast is part of my Sunday evening self-care. I highly recommend Affirmation Pod!" - Elvan Kama Kurtz BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind. Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast. SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Calming Trauma Triggers Overwhelmed Playlist Just Breathe and Just Be I am Living as Me Greater Love Power and Peace GET AD FREE VERSIONS TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Money Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement  Let's break down some different types of Shiny Object Syndrome. There's Shiny Projects Shiny Vacations Shiny Books and Magazines Shiny Shoes and Purses Shiny Name Brands Shiny Jewellry Shiny Conferences Shiny Restaurants Shiny Cars and Watches Shiny Houses and Neighborhoods And even Shiny Spouses! What's "shiny" is different for everyone. My shiny object is high end kitchen appliances and supplies. For me, Williams-Sonoma is full of shiny objects! For you it might be a particular breed of dog or a specific mountain bike or a certain vacation home in a certain spot. Here's three things to remember next time you face a shiny object: Compare How does this shiny object compare to what I already have Is there anything wrong with what you have right now? Does it meet your needs? Have you given it enough time to run it's course? What makes the shiny object so intriguing? Count Count the cost of this shiny object Count your expenses right now Count the cost of making the transition and change Count the pros and cons of keeping what you have Count the pros and cons of getting the shiny object Consider (Picture) What will life be like with it in 6 months, 1 year, 2 years etc? What will life be like financially with it in 6 months, 1 year, 2 years etc? Can you afford it? Will it be a financial burden? Is this similar to a purchase you've regretted buying in the past? The sister episode to this one is Episode 81 Actionable Tip - Emotional Meaning of Money   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like This One? Episode 275 Being Too Hard On Yourself Episode 269 I Really Am Enough Episode 148 I Am Enough   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Money Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement Stress Happiness Power Arguments Shopping Freedom Evil Car payment Security Retirement Ugh These are some of the answers to "What immediately comes to mind when you hear the word money?" when I've led workshops on the Emotional Meaning of Money. 1. What comes to mind for you? Your core beliefs translate into reality when it comes to money. It's definitely worth a look at what you believe about money for a financial health and wellness check. Some other reflection questions: 2. What were you taught about money? 3. Where do your beliefs around money come from? 4. What does your relationship with money look like? 5. How do you feel about your relationship with money? 6. What does a healthy relationship with money look like?  Some clients have tapped into their emotions around spending and the awareness led to some shifts and changes which led to financial health and strong debt management skills. Last questions: 7. What's one word to describe what you want your relationship with money to look like? 8. What emotional state would you like to have in your relationship with money? The sister episode to this one is Episode 161 Getting Financially Organized   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like This One? Episode 275 Being Too Hard On Yourself Episode 269 I Really Am Enough Episode 148 I Am Enough   REVIEWS 🙏🏻 “To be successful, you MUST have a confident mindset. So much of my success comes from listening to Josie's affirmations!" - Vivianne Brafmann "I would highly recommend Affirmation Pod if you often feel anxious/overwhelmed. This is my go-to podcast when I feel down. It’s filled with love, light, positivity and everything else your mind and soul needs." - Arielle François "Listening to a podcast is part of my Sunday evening self-care. I highly recommend Affirmation Pod!" - Elvan Kama Kurtz BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind. Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast. "This is just my favorite podcast for stress and anxiety. This has helped me through many stressful situations over the past two years." - Reuel Rasheeda "It's my go to for when I need to ground myself and especially before I go to bed since my mind is always racing with ideas! I end up feeling powerful and relaxed at the same time after listening to Josie's affirmations and always recommend to others. I'm obsessed!" - Sara Monika “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union   GET STARTED WITH PREMIUM AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Money Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement Here's an audio blog episode where I share stories and reflections on being a saver and financial management strategies my husband uses as a spender. I totally encourage you to think of ways you can tweak your spending system based on your values and goals!  The sister episode to this one is Episode 75 Worksheet Series - Time Management Worksheet   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 269 I Really Am Enough Episode 208 I Choose Health and I am Worthy and Deserving of Health Episode 148 I Am Enough Episode 98 You are Worthy and Deserving   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Money Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement  In this episode, I share the last 10 ways I spent money and what it says about me. These include how much my monthly smart phone bill is, where I buy my groceries from and whether or not I pay my credit cards in full. The sister episode to this one is Episode 75 Worksheet Series - Time Management Worksheet   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Used to Be Episode 105 Managing Regret Mode LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can get the free worksheet at http://AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement Affirmations for Money Management Money has many different meanings. Here are some of mine. Money doesn’t bind me. Money frees me. I exercise wisdom in every financial decision I make. I’m aware of how I’m spending, saving, investing and donating my money... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 161 Getting Financially Organized   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Used to Be Episode 105 Managing Regret Mode   LISTENER LOVE ❤️ "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Jen Stancill  "Can’t get enough of Affirmation Pod. Thank you Josie!" - Nicole Chaput "I listen every morning" - Chriselle Lim What's in your self-care toolbox? 💝 Learning to love all parts of yourself is a journey. One that, at times, may feel overwhelming, hopeless...even scary. But it’s a journey you don’t need to walk alone.  If you find yourself getting lost in a whirlwind of self-doubt and negativity, it’s time to transform your inner dialogue. Sound impossible? Don’t worry – Affirmation Pod has your back.  Through positive affirmations, grounding meditations, calming playlists and more, you get the tools and support for your journey of self-love. Premium Subscription👇🏻 With Affirmation Pod Premium you get instant access to over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! Everything is here to soothe, inspire, and empower you through every season of life. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE When You've Put Aside Self-Respect in Relationships Keeping Boundaries I Live in Abundance I Made the Right Choice Waking Up Playlist   "I'd recommend listening to affirmations. You can repeat them or you can just take them in as you listen. Affirmation Pod are short, effective and Josie's voice is so soothing!" - Sophia Sinclair "Thank you Josie for getting my mornings started on the right foot." - Debora Midence “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union GET AD FREE EPISODES AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   What would make Affirmation Pod better for you? Let me know at AffirmationPod.com/Better Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength! Josie ❤️❤️❤️   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Time Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/TimeManagement Originally published in December 2013 when I was producing Affirmations for Healthy Living, these Affirmations for Time Management still stand true. Distractions be gone… I am my time manager. Every day is structured and organized for best productivity. I do not live pressured or behind. I live proactively and efficiently. I know when to be in the moment and I know when to look ahead and make preparations. I monitor my time. I am aware of the best investments of my time. I recognize the optimal ways to use my 24 hours per day, 168 hours per week... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 77 Actionable Tip - Attention Management   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 203 Affirmations for Success Episode 197 Your Good Morning Coach Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 148 I Am Enough REVIEWS 🙏🏻 “To be successful, you MUST have a confident mindset. So much of my success comes from listening to Josie's affirmations!" - Vivianne Brafmann "I would highly recommend Affirmation Pod if you often feel anxious/overwhelmed. This is my go-to podcast when I feel down. It’s filled with love, light, positivity and everything else your mind and soul needs." - Arielle François "Listening to a podcast is part of my Sunday evening self-care. I highly recommend Affirmation Pod!" - Elvan Kama Kurtz BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind. Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast. SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Calming Trauma Triggers Overwhelmed Playlist Just Breathe and Just Be I am Living as Me Greater Love Power and Peace GET AD FREE VERSIONS TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com "This is just my favorite podcast for stress and anxiety. This has helped me through many stressful situations over the past two years." - Reuel Rasheeda "It's my go to for when I need to ground myself and especially before I go to bed since my mind is always racing with ideas! I end up feeling powerful and relaxed at the same time after listening to Josie's affirmations and always recommend to others. I'm obsessed!" - Sara Monika “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union Have ideas on how I can improve Affirmation Pod? Share your thoughts at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and hugs 💖🤗💖 Josie   GET STARTED WITH PREMIUM AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attention Management Affirmations This month’s theme is Time Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/TimeManagement  I create a time and space now to reflect on where I place my attention I tune in to my attention management skills, choices and behaviours Keeping in mind this isn’t a time to judge myself or beat myself up Knowing we all struggle with when to say yes and when to say no to ourselves Discipline, intention and clarity are all a work in progress for us I remember I can do more than one thing at a time but my brain can only focus on one thing at a time I place a high value on where my attention goes I pay attention to my attention... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 77 Actionable Tip - Attention Management   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 235 When You've Set a Boundary Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Used to Be   LISTENER LOVE 🙏🏻 "If you’re struggling creating your own affirmations as part of your daily practice, I highly recommend Josie Ong’s podcast. They’re super quick to listen to!" - Naomi Powell "I found this blissful podcast in a harsh time in my life when I was going through a toxic breakup. Josie really helped me work through that tough spot with self-care and recognition. I have and always will recommend Josie's podcast to everyone. There is so much knowledge and self love here." - Alexis Maclure "Honestly, I know I’ve gone on about it before, but I just can’t recommend Affirmation Pod enough!" - Tiah Eckhart   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection. Sound familiar? Not anymore! 👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET PREMIUM ACCESS NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Resilience Playlist Self-Love Bonus Playlist Changing the Stories You Make Up in Your Head I Can Handle This Slowing Down for Stillness Keeping the Past in the Past  SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “I listen to these while I'm brushing my teeth or getting a facial. She always drops some nuggets.” – Gabrielle Union "This is my all time most favorite affirmation podcast! Download it my friends. Her voice is so relaxing." - Brittany Mchugh “Josie talks to you and it sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis   How can I serve you better? I always welcome your feedback and suggestions at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength ❤️💪🏻✨ Josie   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Time Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/TimeManagement  Three Tips for Attention Management 1. Pay attention to your attention 2. Invest your attention on things with the highest return for you 3. Be clear on the experiences you are looking for "My experience is what I agree to attend to." - William James The sister episode to this one is Episode 76 Actionable Tip - Time Savers   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 235 When You've Set a Boundary Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Used to Be Episode 105 Managing Regret Mode   HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING 🙏🏻 "I’ve included this podcast into my daily routine for the past couple of months and she’s amazing!" - Shelly Ackah "My go-to podcast when I need motivation and powerful affirmations. Love the quick self-compassion and self-love affirmations by Affirmation Pod!" - Nihan Gorkem "So grateful to Josie for helping me through the toughest of times!" - Christina Torres   You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind.   Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast.   GO AD FREE AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Transitioning Home from Work to Your Family I Give Myself Credit Won't Be Fooled Relaxation Playlist What's Not Working for Me   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “Josie talks to you and sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis "Affirmations in the morning are game changers. Affirmation Pod has hundreds of guided affirmations in all different categories to suit your needs/intention for the day." - Taylor Nicks  “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com    Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 What could I be doing differently? Come help me improve the Affirmation Pod experience by sharing your feedback at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and light ❤️🙏🏻✨ Josie   SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS! AffirmationPodAccess.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Time Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/TimeManagement   What gets measured, gets managed. Before we apply ways to save time, it can totally help to first measure your time...cuz we often don't accurately recall how much time we spend on any given task. 3 ways I measure time 1. A short timer 2. A long timer 3. Rescue Time Now for my time savers! 1. Voice to text 2. Keyboard Shortcuts 3. Getting a Jumpstart The sister episode to this one is Episode 75 Worksheet Series - Time Management Worksheet   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 276 Feeling Overworked Episode 195 Getting Out of a Bad Mood Episode 185 Patient with the Process Episode 153 Dealing With It   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's theme is Time Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/TimeManagement   In this episode I share my top three time wasters, what I am choosing to do instead of the time wasting activity, and what will help me stick with the new activity.  For me, what the time represents is important. There's 3 questions I ask myself with each time waster:  How much mental energy is needed to engage in and absorb this activity?  What is the benefit I get from the activity?  What impact does this activity have on my personal goals? The sister episode to this one is Episode 184 Saying No and Being Overly Responsible   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 197 Your Good Morning Coach Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 148 I Am Enough Episode 147 Overthinking   LISTENER LOVE ❤️ "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Jen Stancill  "Can’t get enough of Affirmation Pod. Thank you Josie!" - Nicole Chaput "I listen every morning" - Chriselle Lim What's in your self-care toolbox? 💝 Learning to love all parts of yourself is a journey. One that, at times, may feel overwhelming, hopeless...even scary. But it’s a journey you don’t need to walk alone.  If you find yourself getting lost in a whirlwind of self-doubt and negativity, it’s time to transform your inner dialogue. Sound impossible? Don’t worry – Affirmation Pod has your back.  Through positive affirmations, grounding meditations, calming playlists and more, you get the tools and support for your journey of self-love. Premium Subscription👇🏻 With Affirmation Pod Premium you get instant access to over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! Everything is here to soothe, inspire, and empower you through every season of life. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE When You've Put Aside Self-Respect in Relationships Keeping Boundaries I Live in Abundance I Made the Right Choice Waking Up Playlist   "I'd recommend listening to affirmations. You can repeat them or you can just take them in as you listen. Affirmation Pod are short, effective and Josie's voice is so soothing!" - Sophia Sinclair "Thank you Josie for getting my mornings started on the right foot." - Debora Midence “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union GET AD FREE EPISODES AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   What would make Affirmation Pod better for you? Let me know at AffirmationPod.com/Better Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength! Josie ❤️❤️❤️   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Reflections and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Reflect  This is a different episode. It started as an Actionable Tip for anyone who is seeing a counsellor or therapist, but after some reflection (the theme for this month), I decided to go more audio blog style. I describe my experiences presenting at a local transition home, where some of the residents were feeling the need to advocate for themselves. I also share a story of a time when I first started out as a clinical counsellor, when I didn't advocate for myself. We have many reasons and excuses for not speaking up for ourselves. But I hope this episode inspires us all to speak up, draw some lines and advocate for ourselves. The sister episode to this one is Episode 184 Saying No and Being Overly Responsible   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Used to Be Episode 105 Managing Regret Mode   LISTENER LOVE 🙏🏻 "If you’re struggling creating your own affirmations as part of your daily practice, I highly recommend Josie Ong’s podcast. They’re super quick to listen to!" - Naomi Powell "I found this blissful podcast in a harsh time in my life when I was going through a toxic breakup. Josie really helped me work through that tough spot with self-care and recognition. I have and always will recommend Josie's podcast to everyone. There is so much knowledge and self love here." - Alexis Maclure "Honestly, I know I’ve gone on about it before, but I just can’t recommend Affirmation Pod enough!" - Tiah Eckhart   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection. Sound familiar? Not anymore! 👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET PREMIUM ACCESS NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Resilience Playlist Self-Love Bonus Playlist Changing the Stories You Make Up in Your Head I Can Handle This Slowing Down for Stillness Keeping the Past in the Past  SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “I listen to these while I'm brushing my teeth or getting a facial. She always drops some nuggets.” – Gabrielle Union "This is my all time most favorite affirmation podcast! Download it my friends. Her voice is so relaxing." - Brittany Mchugh “Josie talks to you and it sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Affirmations begin at 3:20 after the preamble. This month’s theme is Reflections and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Reflect  Originally intended to be an Evening Reflection episode, I had a rough day and decided to change this recording to Affirmations After a Rough Day. The sister episode to this one is Episode 86 Affirmations When Stressed out   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 195 Getting Out of a Bad Mood Episode 185 Patient with the Process Episode 153 Dealing With It   HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING 🙏🏻 "I’ve included this podcast into my daily routine for the past couple of months and she’s amazing!" - Shelly Ackah "My go-to podcast when I need motivation and powerful affirmations. Love the quick self-compassion and self-love affirmations by Affirmation Pod!" - Nihan Gorkem "So grateful to Josie for helping me through the toughest of times!" - Christina Torres   You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind.   Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast.   GO AD FREE AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Transitioning Home from Work to Your Family I Give Myself Credit Won't Be Fooled Relaxation Playlist What's Not Working for Me   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “Josie talks to you and sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis "Affirmations in the morning are game changers. Affirmation Pod has hundreds of guided affirmations in all different categories to suit your needs/intention for the day." - Taylor Nicks  “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com    Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 What could I be doing differently? Come help me improve the Affirmation Pod experience by sharing your feedback at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and light ❤️🙏🏻✨ Josie   SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS! AffirmationPodAccess.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some questions to start your day... This month’s theme is Reflections and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Reflect   Good morning to you And good morning, morning! This is Josie and I have 5 morning reflection questions for you today It's awesome that you’re taking these 90 seconds to do us 1. What's important to you today? 2. What do you need to stay focused? 3. What needs to be kept stable today? 4. Which of your strengths are you calling for right now? 5. And finally what mantra will fit for this day? Alright, have a good one - I’m sending my best to you, bye for now Reflection by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 197 Your Good Morning Coach   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 145 Waking Up Episode 51 New Day Affirmations Episode 32 Morning Affirmations    LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Reflections and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Reflect  Based on The Reflection Worksheet,  which you can get at AffirmationPod.com/Reflect, this episode is the audio version where you can check in with yourself in less than 45 seconds! To hear the last episode where I share an example of how I've used this formula, click here. Can reflections be fast? Well, they don't always need to be long. Should reflections be fast? Sometimes, yes! Like when you only have a minute before an important meeting, when you need to diffuse some anger, when life's budget doesn't afford a long time reflecting etc. John Maxwell says "a minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk." Sometimes taking a minute to go inside yourself to know what's the running track in your mind, can be so much more effective than talking for an hour. And bonus - this episode is the audio version you can use while on the go. Give it a try today. The sister episode to this one is Episode 70 Worksheet Series - The Reflection Worksheet   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like This One? Episode 275 Being Too Hard On Yourself Episode 269 I Really Am Enough Episode 148 I Am Enough   LISTENER LOVE ❤️ "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Jen Stancill  "Can’t get enough of Affirmation Pod. Thank you Josie!" - Nicole Chaput "I listen every morning" - Chriselle Lim What's in your self-care toolbox? 💝 Learning to love all parts of yourself is a journey. One that, at times, may feel overwhelming, hopeless...even scary. But it’s a journey you don’t need to walk alone.  If you find yourself getting lost in a whirlwind of self-doubt and negativity, it’s time to transform your inner dialogue. Sound impossible? Don’t worry – Affirmation Pod has your back.  Through positive affirmations, grounding meditations, calming playlists and more, you get the tools and support for your journey of self-love. Premium Subscription👇🏻 With Affirmation Pod Premium you get instant access to over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! Everything is here to soothe, inspire, and empower you through every season of life. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE When You've Put Aside Self-Respect in Relationships Keeping Boundaries I Live in Abundance I Made the Right Choice Waking Up Playlist   "I'd recommend listening to affirmations. You can repeat them or you can just take them in as you listen. Affirmation Pod are short, effective and Josie's voice is so soothing!" - Sophia Sinclair "Thank you Josie for getting my mornings started on the right foot." - Debora Midence “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union GET AD FREE EPISODES AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   What would make Affirmation Pod better for you? Let me know at AffirmationPod.com/Better Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and strength! Josie ❤️❤️❤️   BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing our 2016 Worksheet Series, this month’s theme is Reflections and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Reflect   In this episode, I share my thoughts on batching podcast episodes for the rest of the year and how I coach myself through moments when I feel intimidated with this goal. The next episode will be the audio version of The Reflection Worksheet, except I don't include the "buts" in the audio version. Why? Because sometimes no "but" is needed and leaves things more open ended for how much time you need to answer the guided reflection. The sister episode to this one is Episode 66 Worksheet Series - Pivot Worksheet   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like This One? Episode 275 Being Too Hard On Yourself Episode 269 I Really Am Enough Episode 148 I Am Enough   REVIEWS 🙏🏻 “To be successful, you MUST have a confident mindset. So much of my success comes from listening to Josie's affirmations!" - Vivianne Brafmann "I would highly recommend Affirmation Pod if you often feel anxious/overwhelmed. This is my go-to podcast when I feel down. It’s filled with love, light, positivity and everything else your mind and soul needs." - Arielle François "Listening to a podcast is part of my Sunday evening self-care. I highly recommend Affirmation Pod!" - Elvan Kama Kurtz BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind. Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast. SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Calming Trauma Triggers Overwhelmed Playlist Just Breathe and Just Be I am Living as Me Greater Love Power and Peace GET AD FREE VERSIONS TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com "This is just my favorite podcast for stress and anxiety. This has helped me through many stressful situations over the past two years." - Reuel Rasheeda "It's my go to for when I need to ground myself and especially before I go to bed since my mind is always racing with ideas! I end up feeling powerful and relaxed at the same time after listening to Josie's affirmations and always recommend to others. I'm obsessed!" - Sara Monika “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union Have ideas on how I can improve Affirmation Pod? Share your thoughts at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and hugs 💖🤗💖 Josie   GET STARTED WITH PREMIUM AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Pivots and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Pivot   Change is hard. No surprise there. Change interrupts us. It disrupts the system our brain is used to executing. It interrupts our habits, our behaviors, our thoughts, our nervous system...and the list goes on and on. Some of us experience a wake up call. Surviving a heart attack can lead to changes in exercise habits. In this episode I share about an elementary school principal who bought a high end treadmill after his heart attack and a psychologist/professor who started biking again and taking biking trips with his wife. Hopefully we don't need to go through something like a heart attack to precipitate change. It's never enough. We often find ourselves wanting a change and then with thoughts of there's never enough time, never enough motivation, never enough energy, money, willpower, skills, support...never enough of what it takes to make a lasting change. That's where small wins comes in. They can help because they are quick, easy and help us gain confidence. But they also have us practicing - on a very small scale - the new behavior we want. The sister episode to this one is Episode 76 Actionable Tip - Time Savers   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 203 Affirmations for Success Episode 197 Your Good Morning Coach Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 148 I Am Enough   LISTENER LOVE 🙏🏻 "If you’re struggling creating your own affirmations as part of your daily practice, I highly recommend Josie Ong’s podcast. They’re super quick to listen to!" - Naomi Powell "I found this blissful podcast in a harsh time in my life when I was going through a toxic breakup. Josie really helped me work through that tough spot with self-care and recognition. I have and always will recommend Josie's podcast to everyone. There is so much knowledge and self love here." - Alexis Maclure "Honestly, I know I’ve gone on about it before, but I just can’t recommend Affirmation Pod enough!" - Tiah Eckhart   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection. Sound familiar? Not anymore! 👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast.  SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com   “I listen to these while I'm brushing my teeth or getting a facial. She always drops some nuggets.” – Gabrielle Union "This is my all time most favorite affirmation podcast! Download it my friends. Her voice is so relaxing." - Brittany Mchugh “Josie talks to you and it sets a really positive tone for the day.” - Maria Hatzistefanis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Believe it! This month’s theme is Pivots and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Pivot  You can change It doesn't seem easy Because it's not easy But inside you lies the power to change Yes, it takes work Yes, it takes honesty Yes, there can be pain and feelings of withdrawal involved But you do have the power to change It starts now It starts by believing, implementing and following through It starts with knowing yourself and building the success strategy for you You have the power to change And it’s your time to plug into that power You have the power to change Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 245 I am Confident, Capable and Courageous   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   WANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 265 Affirmations for The Next Chapter of Your Life Episode 22 I've Moved On Episode 2 The "No More" Affirmations   LOOK WHO LOVES AFFIRMATION POD!! 🙏🏻 “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union "Her words are such a gift. A beautiful way to kickstart your day while in silence and meditation. This fills my cup so I can be a better woman, wife, mom & friend to everyone around me." - LaTisha Guster "I’ve never thought of needing this kind of affirmation, but I’m really grateful I’ve listened to Josie’s soothing and encouraging messages." - Marta Retnoningsih   You Are Enough ❤️ Life can get difficult. Jobs are lost, hearts are broken, plans get changed, things go wrong. We’ve all been there. But when life gives you lemons, how do you cope? How do you navigate through grief with resilience? How do you control your emotions instead of letting them control you? Maybe you have unhealthy coping strategies. Maybe you bury your emotions, talk down to yourself, or power through the day without allowing yourself even a moment of rest and reflection.   Sound familiar? Not anymore!👇🏻 Sign up for premium access to Affirmation Pod and get the language you need to transform your inner dialogue and embrace the fabulous YOU. Offering over 400 ad-free affirmations - plus monthly bonuses! - Affirmation Pod Premium is the toolbox you need to navigate your way through every season of life. Enjoy calming meditations, guided visualizations, empowering playlists and more as you become the best version of yourself. Yes, life isn’t always easy. But with the help of Affirmation Pod Premium, you’ll be more equipped to handle the ups and downs with grace, confidence, and courage. And you’ll feel better about yourself too – double win! Sign up today for ad free versions of all the Affirmation Pod episodes PLUS over 80 bonus ad free episodes you won’t hear on the podcast. GET STARTED NOW AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Grounding Meditation 45 Minute Morning Playlist This is My New Body Toe to Head Progressive Relaxation Work Playlist   GO PREMIUM TODAY! AffirmationPodAccess.com   "I’ve been listening to Affirmation Pod lately to help myself chill out and de-stress!" - Katie Muhtaris "Every morning without fail I listen to Josie Ong. Her affirmations changed me and made me kinder to myself and more positive. If you are depressed or simply need a boost, listen to one of her affirmations!" - Ferra Rossa "I feel so good this morning because I’m getting back to a routine. I found Affirmation Pod that I listen to and it’s really relaxing." - Breanna Renee Have you thought of sending a suggestion? I'm all ears! Send it in at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love, comfort and strength 💝🤗💪🏻 Josie   GET PREMIUM ACCESS AffirmationPodAccess.com       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month’s theme is Pivots and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/PivotWhy not today?Today I choose what will help me get to the tomorrow that I want. Today I step forward in clarity of my goals and the focus on how to get there. Today I pivot from who I was yesterday that is still holding me back. Today I say no to old habits and break ground on new ones. Today I exercise the strength to meet challenges and face my battles. Today I live the best life I’ve ever lived. Today I live the best way I’ve ever lived. Today I make the rest of my life the best of my life.  Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 208 I Choose Health and I am Worthy and Deserving of Health   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors   Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Used to Be Episode 105 Managing Regret Mode REVIEWS 🙏🏻 “To be successful, you MUST have a confident mindset. So much of my success comes from listening to Josie's affirmations!" - Vivianne Brafmann "I would highly recommend Affirmation Pod if you often feel anxious/overwhelmed. This is my go-to podcast when I feel down. It’s filled with love, light, positivity and everything else your mind and soul needs." - Arielle François "Listening to a podcast is part of my Sunday evening self-care. I highly recommend Affirmation Pod!" - Elvan Kama Kurtz BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER AffirmationPodAccess.com You Are Worthy ❤️ Feeling down about yourself? Struggling with setting boundaries? Wishing you were better at managing your emotions and staying grounded in the present? Very often, we lose ourselves in the darkness of our own judgment. We allow our inner critic to drown out our voice of self-compassion, and find ourselves in a downward spiral of negativity - yikes! But imagine what would happen if you started speaking to yourself kindly. Imagine if you embraced all parts of yourself - even the work in progress parts - and welcomed an abundance of self love into your heart, body, and mind. Take self love to a whole new level!👇🏻 Embark on your journey to self love with Affirmation Pod Premium. Through empowering playlists, guided reflections and more, Affirmation Pod Premium gives you access to over 400 ad-free affirmations, plus over 80 bonus episodes you won’t find on the podcast. SUBSCRIBE FOR PREMIUM ACCESS AT AffirmationPodAccess.com   FAVORITE BONUS EPISODES INCLUDE Calming Trauma Triggers Overwhelmed Playlist Just Breathe and Just Be I am Living as Me Greater Love Power and Peace GET AD FREE VERSIONS TODAY AffirmationPodAccess.com "This is just my favorite podcast for stress and anxiety. This has helped me through many stressful situations over the past two years." - Reuel Rasheeda "It's my go to for when I need to ground myself and especially before I go to bed since my mind is always racing with ideas! I end up feeling powerful and relaxed at the same time after listening to Josie's affirmations and always recommend to others. I'm obsessed!" - Sara Monika “Josie's a saving grace. She literally has a positive affirmation for everything. When you don’t feel like getting up at all, she’s got a great positive affirmation.” – Gabrielle Union Have ideas on how I can improve Affirmation Pod? Share your thoughts at AffirmationPod.com/Feedback Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod today!! 🙏🏻 Now go be you, know you and love you! Sending love and hugs 💖🤗💖 Josie   GET STARTED WITH PREMIUM AffirmationPodAccess.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices