What Are Affirmations (and How to Use Them Without Feeling Weird)
Affirmations don’t have to be cheesy, over-the-top, or reserved for people deep into crystals and manifestation rituals. At their core, they’re just words — words you choose on purpose, to shift your mindset in a way that supports your growth, especially when life feels overwhelming.
Affirmations are a simple tool that can help you feel more present, more grounded, and more empowered to meet the moment you’re in. Whether you’re planning a wedding, navigating a career pivot, healing through anxiety, or simply trying to make it through a messy Tuesday, affirmations can help you find your footing. Even one small phrase, repeated with intention, can be a lifeline when you’re spiraling.
Wait. Why is There a Blog About Affirmations on a Foil Stationer’s Website, Anyway?
In addition to designing intentional paper goods, I am also a 500-hour registered yoga teacher — and mindfulness is something that’s deeply woven into who I am and how I create. My affirmation card set is a project where my two worlds collide: the artistry of design and the grounding power of mindful, intentional living.
I believe that mindfulness and self-awareness aren’t just for the “woo woo” yogis — they’re everyday tools that everyone can benefit from. Whether you’re in the middle of a major life change or just trying to stay grounded in a world that moves a little too fast, affirmations are one way to bring a moment of calm, clarity, and encouragement back to your day.
Affirmations are a simple tool that can help you feel more present, more grounded, and more empowered to meet the moment you’re in. Let’s explore how to use them — without feeling weird about it.
What Are Affirmations, Really?
Affirmations are short, intentional statements you read or speak to yourself, often as a way to set the tone for your day. When practiced mindfully — meaning with your full attention in the present moment — they can become powerful anchors. Pairing mindfulness with affirmations creates a sense of steadiness, helping you meet your day with clarity and compassion.
When you speak encouraging words to yourself regularly, you start to shift how you think — and ultimately, how you see yourself. It’s not about pretending everything’s perfect. It’s about making space to respond to life with more intention and self-trust.
It’s about making space to be present with yourself (even just for a few quiet seconds) and choosing thoughts that uplift instead of unravel.
Why Affirmations Matter (Especially During Big Life Moments – Like Planning Your Wedding)
Let’s be real: the world can be chaotic. Our society is constantly pulling us outward. Between deadlines, pressure to perform, and all the big transitions life throws at us, it’s easy to lose connection with ourselves.
That’s exactly when affirmations are most powerful.
They’re not about controlling what’s happening around you — they’re about coming back to yourself. During seasons of change — weddings, career shifts, creative burnout, anxiety — affirmations help you reconnect with what’s steady inside.
They remind you:
“I’m allowed to go at my own pace.”
“This version of me is enough.”
“I can trust the timing of my life.”
Over time, these small check-ins add up. They become a habit of inner support — and that can shape how you show up in every part of your life.
How to Use Affirmations (In Real Life, Not Just on Pinterest)
You don’t need a perfect morning routine or a sacred ritual. You just need a moment of stillness and a sentence that resonates.
Here are a few real ways to start using affirmations:
Keep one on your desk as a daily reminder
Pull a card each morning and place it in the stand where you’ll see it
Read one silently before a stressful meeting or conversation
Use one to guide your mindset through a major life shift (wedding planning, new job, creative burnout, etc.)
Tuck one in your bag or journal to carry with you throughout the day
You can speak it aloud or just let it echo in your thoughts. The point isn’t to do it “right” — it’s simply to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself on purpose.
Why I Created This Affirmation Card Set
I made this set for people who want more than surface-level motivation. For people navigating real life. For those who want to feel more grounded — not performative, not preachy — just supported.
Each card was designed to be both beautiful and practical. Something that looks good on your shelf but actually gets used. Something that can hold you during quiet mornings and emotional pivots.
Because mindset matters. Especially in times of transition, uncertainty, or change, having words that bring you back to center is one of the kindest things you can give yourself.
If you’re looking for a place to start, start here. You don’t have to dive in all at once. Just choose one card. One thought. One breath of calm. Let it be enough.
