The Power of Positive Words Blog Series: Blog 15
When anxiety hits or burnout simmers beneath the surface, our inner world can feel loud and messy. Affirmation cards offer a quiet anchor—a way to come back to yourself without needing to fix everything all at once.
Here’s how printable affirmations can support you during hard moments:
1. They break the spiral.
Try to find a quiet spot for a few minutes, then take a few slow, deep, calming breaths - take your time, these minutes are for you. Then, when you are ready remind yourself that “You (I) am doing the best I can with what I have”, repeating this a few times can help you to interrupt racing thoughts and remind you of your humanity. Or repeat a phase or quote that resonates with you during times of anxiety (that you find calming). My favorite quote that I like to repeat in times of anxiety, stress and panic is Psalm 27:1 that speaks about not fearing because God is with us is. It declares, "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" I like the following quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself."If you have a quote or a saying that is special for you. write or print it on a card and carry it with you.
2. They offer sensory grounding.
Holding a card in your hands, tracing the words, and breathing deeply while you read creates a pause. Even just 30 seconds can bring a little more calm.
3. They reconnect you with hope.
Cards like “This moment is not forever” or “I give myself permission to rest” help re-frame panic or exhaustion as something temporary.
4. They don’t demand energy.
Unlike journaling or talking, affirmation cards ask nothing from you. They simply offer support, presence, and compassion—at your pace.
Try keeping a few near your bed, your bag, or on your fridge. You never know when you’ll need a pocket-sized whisper of calm.