You’re a Badass Bitch – an Affirmation

The world is a crazy hot mess right now, but that doesn’t mean we have to be. 

I think it’s time we all took a look in the mirror and stopped beating ourselves up for this, or that or every tiny thing that could possibly be wrong. We need an affirmation for the ages, for these ages. Turbulent times call for tough bitches. Where do you want to be when the world ends?

Here’s the deal, we should all be out here doing the most with our love, and that starts inside. In the wise words of Ms. RuPaul, “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?”

Becoming that Bitch 

You are a strong, amazing, wonderful person, it’s time you start believing it. I could sit here and tell you to love yourself and to try a positive affirmation like “I am worthy of love, I love myself.” But let’s face it, you won’t do that A) because it’s uncomfortable, but I’ll get into that later, and B) because you are more than a live laugh love sign with legs. 

You are a badass bitch, and you’re the whole package. You can do anything, you can be anything, and you can get anything you want because you believe in yourself. 

Don’t feel that way yet? Well, that’s because we’ve only just begun! The truth is if we want to feel like “100% that bitch,” we gotta put a little work in. Trust me, it’s worth it. 

Now She Gets a Litte Woo-Woo

You didn’t click on an article that had affirmation in the title and think I wasn’t gonna get at least a little woo-woo, right? It’s happening, and you’re already here, so lean in.

Check it out, yes, manifestations are a little woo-woo-magical, but affirmations are totally based on brain science. When you repeat simple positive statements to yourself a few times each day, your brain opens up pathways to make those thoughts into actions. 

Here’s an example: If I tell myself every day, “I am a writer,” eventually, my brain is going to say, “You should write something.” Telling myself, “I am a writer,” doesn’t make it real, but through repetition, my mind opens up new pathways that allow and encourage me to pick up a pen.

In much the same way, if you are manifesting something, it doesn’t magically appear. Still, it makes your brain more likely to recognize opportunities that get you where you want to go. 

You can apply positive affirmations to so many parts of your life, but for now, let’s focus on the basics, loving your inner road warrior. 

(If you want to learn more about how to apply positive affirmations to your life, check this out)

Believing in the Badass

Telling yourself what a beautiful badass you are might feel uncomfortable at first. But uncomfortably is the first step to growth. If you stick with it, your mind stops seeing it as awkward and starts seeing it as a fact.

The best part about this badass affirmation is you don’t have to change much or anything to get your brain on board. Why? Because you already are a bad bitch. You just haven’t noticed it yet! 

The first and only step to knowing in your heart of hearts that you are truly a badass bitch is to tell yourself every day. 

True story: I looked in the mirror every morning for months and said, “I love you.” and that shit was hard. But you know what? One day I caught a glimpse of myself, and I thought, “Oh, that chick is hella cool, and I love her!” It worked, I trained my brain, and it believed the hype! 

Harness the Big-Hoop Energy in Your Heart

Badasses are fierce, unapologetically confident, comfortable in their own skin, beautiful rockstars, and you, my friend, are a badass! 

So slap a sticky note on your bathroom mirror, write, “You’re a badass bitch, and you’re the whole package.” Say it to yourself every day, twice a day, tell yourself every time you think about it.

Lather, rinse, repeat. You already are the badass queen of everything Y-O-U. Sometimes you just need a little reminder. Try it on for size, and say it with me, “I’m a badass bitch, and I’m the whole package!” 

Try it, I mean, like, for real, say it out loud daily and try it. You might not mean it now, but you will. Try it ’cause you’re worth it, and if nothing else, try it because you know you have a little baddie somewhere deep down inside you, and she’s dying to get out! 

This post is dedicated to one of the kindest, most loving badass bitches I know, Bree, who shared this affirmation with me and let me share it with you.

Photo by Oladimeji Odunsi, Philipp Arlt, and Almos Bechtold on  Unsplash