Below, you will find a list with 20 affirmations to help you remain a positive thinker in challenging times. The truth is, when we are faced with difficulties, it is vital that we manage to remain calm and able to think clearly. And in order for us to do that, we need to watch our inner dialogue and not let our fears guide us.

In challenging times, thinking in a positive way is important because it enables us to maintain a good attitude and focus our attention on the opportunities that are out there for us to take action and deal with the arising difficulties.  And when our thoughts are encouraging and motivating, we become able to empower ourselves, take action in a positive direction and improve our lives.

Here is a list with 20 affirmations to help you remain a positive thinker in challenging times:

1. No matter the hardships I face, I am always able to think positive and focus on the good that is in my life!
2. My life brings me experiences from which I grow and improve myself!
3. I always think positive thoughts and surround myself with positive people!
4. I am a creative person, and I am always able to find a way out!
5. I remain a positive thinker, and I see a bright future in front of me!
6. My positive thoughts bring positive results to me!
7. My positive thinking never stops! Yes, I am a positive thinker, and I focus on the good in my life!
8. I am able to nourish bright, joyful, positive thoughts and to concentrate my attention on me feeling good!
9. I feel good, no matter what – I feel good! Yes, nothing is able to make me feel low!
10. My positivity is unstoppable! I am unstoppable!
11. I think of myself like a winner, and I always win and achieve success!
12. I am always able to improve my thinking! I am always able to improve my habits! I am always able to create positive habits!
13. Yes, I never despair! Yes, I always manage to persevere and welcome the new day with hope in my heart!
14. Time is my friend, and – at the end – I always manage to accomplish my goals!
15. I am patient:  time works for me! Solutions come to me, and I become able to make the right decisions in my life!
16. No matter how negative my situation may be, in me is the strength and the power to go on! I am always able to last and persevere! I am power; I am pure strength!
17. My mind is clear, and I think like a person who is empowered! I feel at peace with the reality that I am in!
18. Peace settles in my heart, and I become able to see the solutions and the answers that I am looking for!
19. Even though I may feel low, I remain with a heart full of joy! I find the strength in me to remain happy!
20. Happiness stays in my life! No matter what, happiness stays; and I remain happy and untroubled! I see solutions and opportunities, and I see happy, bright days!

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