100+ Freedom Affirmations to Unleash Your Authentic Self

Have you ever read about the "elder daughter syndrome"? A brief explanation of it is that as the oldest daughter in a family experiences immense responsibility and expectations from a very young age, it makes her have tendencies to be overachieving, people-pleasing, and struggle with anxiety. Why I am starting this post talking about this is because I relate to it a 100%. I am not only the oldest daughter in my family but also the oldest of 10 cousins. Also, I am Indian, and that makes it a lot more intense.

I am 25 currently and only recently have introduced myself to the idea that my life can actually be my own and that I can choose what I want to even if my parents or society disagree with me. All my life I never thought about something without considering my parents' opinion of it to be the final decision. I have always wanted to fulfill their expectations, choose what they agree with, and even pride myself on doing what they wanted me to do, live my life based to their approval, and consider them for the tiniest of decisions.

Doing what I want to do and choosing what I feel is right was such a foreign concept to me. But, over the last couple of years, I started to notice that my parents were indeed not perfect people and that I had a lot of pent-up frustration inside me because of the way I was letting expectations limit myself. I think the questions asked by my therapist really made me reflect on how I was living my life without respecting my own wishes.

We only get this one life. And 25 years of it have already gone for me without realizing that I do have free will and it is not my job to fulfill expectations, whether they are external or self-inflicted. Making our own choices is such a simple thing to think about, but so often, we let our freedom go. Whether it be because of fears, doubts, coercion, expectations, or ignorance, we can so easily forget that our choices should be up to us and us only.

Only you are living your life, and so only you should decide for yourself. I hope that with these affirmations, you'll be able to explore and embrace this idea further. Freedom is our birthright. But, how free we really are is something to ponder upon. You can find more affirmations like these in our Gratitude app. Here you go:

Freedom Affirmations

1. I make sure that my choices are my own.
2. I am choosing to live my life the way I want to.
3. My freedom is most important to me.
4. I know that love is liberating, not suffocating.
5. I allow myself to make my own choices, moving beyond the expectations of others.
6. My life is mine to live.
7. I choose to be my whole self 100%.
8. It is not for others to decide how I live my life.
9. I am free from the need to please others or seek their approval.
10. I do what I feel is right.
11. I am free from the expectations of others.
12. I do not allow other people to dictate what I do.
13. I express myself how I want to, not what others approve of.
14. I am freeing myself of the limitations I have put on me.
15. I am freeing myself of the limitations people have put on me.
16. I am free to live my life on my own terms.
17. My life is mine to live.
18. I prefer disappointing people over disappointing myself.
19. I am limitless.
20. I owe it to myself to live my most authentic life.
21. I free myself from everything that holds me back from living happily.
22. I am free to live without the weight of expectations.
23. It is not my job to live the way people want me to.
24. The past is past, I am free from its shackles.
25. I express myself without the fear of judgment.
26. I allow myself to speak my thoughts honestly.
27. I allow myself to express myself freely.
28. I am letting go of habits and behaviors that don't help me.
29. I am letting go of habits that drain my energy.
30. I am free of limiting thoughts.
31. My self-talk encourages and liberates me.
32. Fear has no control over me.
33. Only I control what I do.
34. It is my responsibility to uphold my freedom.
35. I remind myself that I have free will.
36. When I feel pressured, I remind myself that I am free to choose what feels right to me.
37. My mind, body, and soul are liberated from all unnecessary limitations.
38. My life is so much more than the opinions of people known and unknown.
39. Freedom gives me power.
40. My independence makes me feel happier.
41. Freedom allows me to live my life well.
42. I am free from the misery of comparison.
43. I am free to pull myself back up at any time.
44. I am free to feel the way I feel.
45. I deserve to live the life I want.
46. I only have this one life, I owe it to myself to make the best of it.
47. I have the courage to live with freedom.
48. My thoughts, beliefs, and actions reflect my choice to live independently.
49. I don't let fear hold me back from doing what is right for me.
50. I don't let others hold me back from doing what is right for me.
51. I don't let myself hold me back from doing what is right for me.
52. People who love me want the best for me, not to limit my happiness.
53. I know that life can be much happier and simpler when I live without the weight of expectations.
54. I am who I am and I honor that.
55. I am free to create a life that reflects my authentic self.
56. I am free to speak my truth with confidence and grace.
57. I am responsible for my choices and capable of making them.
58. I trust in the freedom of letting go of what I cannot control.
59. I am free to make choices that serve my highest good.
60. I am free to follow my heart’s desires without hesitation.
61. I allow myself to enjoy my life unapologetically.
62. I am free to live in alignment with my purpose.
63. I rejoice in the freedom of living authentically and unapologetically.
64. I live according to my own truth.
65. I release limiting beliefs and allow myself to explore new possibilities.
66. I trust in my ability to manifest a life of freedom and fulfillment.
67. I trust in my capacity to break free from old habits that no longer serve me.
68. I am free to live a life of abundance, creativity, and passion.
69. I embrace the freedom to be my true self.
70. I am free to enjoy the journey of life without needing to know the destination.
71. I am free to express my creativity without fear or inhibition.
72. I remove all limitations to living a life of freedom.
73. I am free to rewrite my story and create the life I desire.
74. I let go of scarcity and embrace the freedom of abundance.
75. I break all mental barriers to my freedom.
76. I allow myself to explore new ideas, experiences, and opportunities.
77. I trust in the power of my choices to create the freedom I desire.
78. I am free to live a life of peace, purpose, and prosperity.
79. I let go of all limitations and allow myself to choose happiness.
80. I am free to follow my passions and live with enthusiasm and joy.
81. I am free to define my success on my own terms.
82. I decide what a happy life means to me.
83. I release the past and step into a future of boundless freedom.
84. I am free to live a life filled with love, joy, and abundance.
85. I embrace and celebrate my individuality.
86. I am free to explore life without limitations.
87. I have only this one life.
88. I let go of negative energy and embrace freedom and peace.
89. I hear opinions but don't let them decide for me.
90. I release the need for external validation and find freedom in self-acceptance.
91. I allow myself to take risks and walk the road not taken.
92. I let go of old fears and embrace the excitement of change.
93. I am free to listen to my heart and follow its guidance.
94. I am free to change in the way I want to.
95. I trust that freedom is my natural state of being.
96. I let go of perfectionism and embrace the freedom to be myself.
97. I am free to set boundaries that honor my well-being and happiness.
98. I am free to make choices that make my life better.
99. I trust that my freedom lies in the choices I make each day.
100. I am free to celebrate my uniqueness.
101. I am free to redefine success in a way that honors my soul.
102. I am free to choose what makes me happy.

And, that's it! I hope these affirmations helped you empower yourself to live a life of freedom, made by your own choices. If you have a friend who might find these helpful, do share this post with them! I wish you the best. Viva la vida!

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Aarushi Tewari

The writer and affirmations speaker at Gratitude, Aarushi believes that one of the most effective ways of feeling inner peace is by being grateful and having a loving self-relationship.