Daily Affirmations
"Give yourself a postive boost."
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March 2025
Iffirmations are "What if" questions that invite curiosity and explore possibilities, making the brain more receptive to new ideas without asserting belief in something improbable.
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January 2025
01/01
General Well-Being
What if I could loosen my expectations of how life “should” be?
01/03
General Well-Being
What if I could focus more on what I want and less on what is getting in the way?
01/05
General Well-Being
What if I don’t focus on unhelpful thoughts, feelings, or people?
01/07
General Well-Being
What if I I can find the time to take care of myself in meaningful ways?
01/09
For Self-Acceptance
What if I am good enough, right now, without having to change anything?
01/11
For Self-Acceptance
What if I am not inferior to anyone?
01/13
For Self-Acceptance
What if I decided to respect myself?
01/15
For Self-Acceptance
What if I could stop wondering what other people think of me?
01/17
For Self-Acceptance
What if I could loosen my expectations of how I “should” be?
01/19
For Self-Acceptance
What if I could see that I deserve to take up as much space as everyone else?
01/21
For Self-Acceptance
What if I realized that my inner critic is supposed to make me feel bad, not tell me the truth about myself?
01/23
For Perfectionism
What if I am fully acceptable as I am, without being perfect in any way?
01/25
For Perfectionism
What if I realized that no one actually has it all together?
01/27
For Perfectionism
What if my attempts at perfectionism are robbing me of the ability to be authentic?
01/29
For Anxiety
What if I could look for the interesting bits in life instead of focusing on the potential problem areas?
01/31
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01/02
General Well-Being
What if life is not supposed to be smooth and easy all the time?
01/04
General Well-Being
What if I focus on what feels meaningful and what lights me up?
01/06
General Well-Being
What if I believe that I deserve compassion and love?
01/08
General Well-Being
What if I could make today a better experience just by how I approach it?
01/10
For Self-Acceptance
What if I am not shameful?
01/12
For Self-Acceptance
What if I deserve as much respect as everyone else?
01/14
For Self-Acceptance
What if I am worthy of living my life as I want to, even if other people disapprove?
01/16
For Self-Acceptance
What if I could stop focusing on my insecurities?
01/18
For Self-Acceptance
What if I stopped saying “should”?
01/20
For Self-Acceptance
What if I started voicing my opinions, wants, and needs?
01/22
For Self-Acceptance
What if I only spoke to and about myself kindly, the way I talk to my friends?
01/24
For Perfectionism
What if I could let go of trying to have it all together?
01/26
For Perfectionism
What if life could feel richer if I stopped trying to be perfect?
01/28
For Perfectionism
What if others prefer imperfect people?
01/30
For Anxiety
What if I could be curious about any upcoming changes, and about life in general?
December 2024
Happy Holidays!
December 1
“Today, I embrace fresh opportunities, bold journeys, and the brilliance of my evolving self.”
December 2
“I celebrate the magic of endings and the promise of new beginnings.”
December 3
“I release all that no longer serves me, with gratitude for the lessons it brought.”
December 4
“I open my heart to the infinite possibilities of the new year.”
December 4
“I am worthy of growth, joy, and abundance, and I step boldly into the future with hope and excitement.”
December 5
“This is my time to shine and to have a fulfilling life with purpose, love, and wonder.”
December 6
"I release all sad thoughts and embrace the beauty of hope.”
December 7
“I am strong, resilient, and capable of creating a future filled with joy and purpose.”
December 8
“Each moment is an opportunity to choose positivity, and I trust that brighter days are ahead.”
December 9
“I am worthy of happiness, and I welcome it into my life with an open heart.”
December 10
"I am grateful for everything I have accomplished this year."
December 11
"I begin each day by focusing on love—both in giving and receiving."
December 12
"I set aside time to nurture and replenish my energy because I am truly worth it."
December 13
"I shine my inner light as a beacon of hope for others."
December 14
"I slow down to enjoy the people, places, and things around me."
December 15
"I enjoy some solitude as self-care."
December 16
"I welcome the week with an open heart and open arms."
December 17
"Today, I honor my treasured traditions of the season."
December 18
"I invite fun to follow me as I skip through my day."
December 19
"I welcome the new season with love and gratitude."
December 20
"December provides me with endless reasons to be happy."
December 21
"I treasure time spent in glorious self-care, which restores my spirit."
December 22
"Today, I honor the many blessings in my life with a heart full of love and gratitude."
December 23
"I look for the miracles in my midst, both big and small."
December 24
"Today, I welcome love, joy, and gratitude into my heart. I celebrate the beauty of this moment and cherish the blessings around me. I am surrounded by kindness, warmth, and the magic of hope. This Christmas Eve, I choose to spread light and believe in the miracles yet to come."
December 25
"Today, on the last day of the year, I embrace fresh opportunities, bold journeys, and the brilliance of my evolving self. I celebrate the magic of endings and the promise of new beginnings. I release all that no longer serves me with gratitude for the lessons it brought and open my heart to the infinite possibilities of the new year. I am worthy of growth, joy, and abundance, and I step boldly into the future with hope and excitement. This is my time to shine and create a year filled with purpose, love, and wonder."
November 2024
October 2024
*Despite the fact that we cannot speak, animals can teach us a great deal about our environment. Our animal friends serve as a constant reminder to savor the present, love without reservation, and find delight in the small things in life.*
10/01
Speak
“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.”
— Martin Buber
10/02
Soul
“If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.”
— James Herriot
10/03
Ethical
“A man is ethical only when life, as such, is sacred to him, that of plants and animals as that of his fellow men, and when he devotes himself helpfully to all life that is in need of help.”
— Albert Schweitzer
10/04
Respect
“Those who wish to pet and baby wild animals ‘love’ them. But those who respect their natures and wish to let them live normal lives, love them more.”
— Edwin Way Teale
10/05
Handle
“Animals don’t lie. Animals don’t criticize. If animals have moody days, they handle them better than humans do.”
— Betty White
10/06
Closer
“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day. It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.”
— John Grogan, “Marley and Me”
10/07
Consent
“I really don’t think I could consent to go to Heaven if I thought there were no animals there.”
— George Bernard Shaw
10/08
Religion
“There is no religion without love, and people may talk as much as they like about their religion, but if it does not teach them to be good and kind to other animals as well as humans, it is all a sham.”
— Anna Sewell, “Black Beauty”
10/09
Share
“You cannot share your life in a meaningful way with any animals such as a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, rat, pig, horse and so many more and not know that we are not the only sentient and sapient beings on the planet.”
— Jane Goodall
10/10
Appreciates
“No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.” — Christopher Morley
10/11
Agreeable
“Animals are such agreeable friends — they ask no questions, they pass no criticism.”
— George Eliot
10/12
Own
“We don’t own the planet Earth, we belong to it. And we must share it with our wildlife.”
— Steve Irwin
10/13
Patience
“As anyone who has ever been around a cat for any length of time well knows, cats have enormous patience with the limitations of the human mind.”
— Cleveland Amory
10/14
Actively
“It’s not enough to love animals; we must actively protect and preserve them. It’s our duty and responsibility as custodians of this planet.”
— Daphne Sheldrick
10/15
Glimpse
“Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way.”
— John Muir
10/16
Lives
“The animal does not question life. It lives. Its very reason for living is life; it enjoys and relishes life.”
— Ray Bradbury
10/17
Care
“A dog doesn’t care if you are rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his.”
— John Grogan, “Marley and Me”
10/18
Learn
“You can learn so much from animals. They have this wonderful quality of being in the moment, and they help you spend time there.”
— Emmylou Harris
10/19
Reminder
“Perhaps the greatest gift an animal has to offer is a permanent reminder of who we really are.”
— Nick Trout
10/20
Imagine
“Before you get a dog, you can’t quite imagine what living with one might be like; afterward, you can’t imagine living any other way.”
— Caroline Knapp
10/21
More
“I don’t understand people that don’t love animals. The more I spend time experiencing animals and nature, the more I contemplate human existence.” — Sarah Silverman
10/22
Noble
“Disinterested love for all living creatures, the most noble attribute of man.”
— Charles Darwin
10/23
Beauty
“There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for the spring. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”
— Rachel Carson
10/24
Remind
“Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.”
— James Cromwell
10/25
Fulfillment
“Your fervent wishes can only find fulfillment if you succeed in attaining love and understanding of men, and animals, and plants, and stars, so that every joy becomes your joy and every pain your pain.”
— Albert Einstein
10/26
Reliable
"Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.”
— Alfred A. Montapert
10/27
Word
“The last word in ignorance is the man who says of an animal or plant, ‘What good is it?’”
— Aldo Leopold
10/28
Perceive
“Love the animals, love the plants, love everything. If you love everything, you will perceive the divine mystery in things.”
— Fyodor Dostoevsky, “The Brothers Karamazov”
10/29
Compassion
“Compassion for animals is intimately associated with goodness of character, and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man.”
— Arthur Schopenhauer
10/30
Perfect
“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.”
— Colette
10/31
Role
“Until people can learns to respect and speak to the animal world, they will never know their true role on Earth.”
September 2024
August 2024
08/01
New
“August is my month of new beginnings and endless possibilities.”
08/02
Today
“Today, I choose joy and positivity.”
08/03
Confident
“I am confident in my ability to achieve my goals.”
08/04
Grateful
“I am grateful for the opportunities that come my way.”
08/05
Surrounded
“I am surrounded by love and support.”
08/06
Mind
“My mind is clear, focused, and energized.”
08/07
In Charge
“I am in charge of how I feel, and today I choose happiness.”
08/08
Proud
“I am proud of all my achievements, big and small.”
08/09
Growing
“I am constantly growing and evolving into a better version of myself.”
08/10
Deserving
“I am deserving of all the wonderful things that come my way.”
08/11
Attract
“I attract positive energy and good things into my life.”
08/12
Peace
“I am at peace with my past and excited for my future.”
08/13
Magnet
“I am a magnet for success and good fortune.”
08/14
Radiate
“I radiate confidence and positivity.”
08/15
Harmony
“I am in harmony with the universe and trust in its timing.”
08/16
Focus
“I choose to focus on what I can control and let go of what I cannot.”
08/17
Respect
“I am worthy of respect and acceptance.”
08/18
Believe
“I believe in my dreams and take action to achieve them.”
08/19
Support
“I am surrounded by positive people who support and uplift me.”
08/20
Trust
“I trust that everything in my life is unfolding perfectly.”
08/21
Aligned
“I am aligned with the energy of abundance.”
08/22
Surroundings
“I am at peace with myself and my surroundings.”
08/23
Moment
“I am grateful for the present moment and look forward to the future.”
08/24
Filled
“My mind is filled with positive and uplifting thoughts.”
08/25
Offer
“I am worthy of all the wonderful things life has to offer.”
08/26
Beauty
"My inner beauty is a source of joy and positivity."
08/27
Resilience
"I am proud of my resilience in the face of adversity."
08/28
Inspired
"I am inspired and motivated to work toward my goals with a positive mindset."
08/29
Source
"I am a source of enthusiasm for myself and those around me."
08/30
Creating
"I am creating the happiness I want in my life everyday."
08/31
Growth
“August has been a month of growth, and I carry its lessons into the future with gratitude.”
July 2024
07/01
Free
"Being totally free from all worries and cares is a feeling that I practice everyday."
07/04
Everyday
"Everyday brings me more freedom."
07/07
More
"I become more spontaneous and playful each day."
07/10
Allow
"I allow myself to be more impulsive and unconstrained."
07/13
Great
"I am finally free to be myself, and it feels great."
07/16
Embrace
"I embrace the perfect freedom that knowing my spirit provides."
07/19
Road
"I am on the road to financial freedom."
07/22
Incredible
"I have a incredible lifestyle."
07/25
Forgiveness
"Total and unconditional forgiveness grants me total and unconditional freedom."
07/28
Carefree
"Through maintained objectivity, I am carefree."
07/31
Value
"I value my freedom above all else."
07/02
Letting Go
"By letting go, I set myself free."
07/05
Designing
"I am designing the joyful life I wish to lead."
07/08
Create
"I can create the feeling of unlimited freedom in my life."
07/11
Empower
"I empower others to have the freedom to be who they want to be."
07/14
Choose
"I choose the direction of all my thoughts."
07/17
Total
"I create total freedom in my life by releasing all emotional baggage."
07/20
Flow
"I go with the flow of abundance and set myself free."
07/23
Course
"I freely choose my course of action."
07/26
Conviction
"Today I set my soul free and follow where it leads with total conviction."
07/29
Magical
"My mind is magical – with it I can create any miracle I wish."
07/03
Moment
"Each new moment provides me with the opportunity to create my life anew."
07/06
Closer
"I am getting closer to total freedom."
07/09
Everything
"Everything I am and everything I become is under my own control."
07/12
Freedom
"I always have the freedom to choose."
07/15
Liberated
"I feel extremely liberated today."
07/18
Become
"I am totally free to become anyone I choose."
07/21
Grant
"I grant myself total freedom to experience joy and wonder."
07/24
Breath
"With every breath I take, I am bringing more and more freedom into my life."
07/27
Blossom
"I give myself the freedom to blossom and grow."
07/30
Devout
"My devout belief in unlimited potential gives me total freedom to succeed."
June 2024
Happy Pride Month!
June 1
"I am proud of who I am."
June 2
"I unapologetically accept who I am."
June 3
"I am a lovable person."
June 4
"I accept my sexuality as a gift."
June 5
"I love and respect my true self."
June 6
"I shower myself with love and affection."
June 7
"I have a lot of compassion for myself and others."
June 8
"I will continues to grow each day."
June 9
"I let my inner self guide me."
June 10
"I am getting closer to myself each day."
June 11
"I love myself the way I am."
June 12
"I honor my feelings."
June 13
"I choose to love myself and feel loved."
June 14
'I am worthy of love and affection."
June 15
"I am learning to support and love myself."
June 16
'I am the best version of myself."
June 17
"I am grateful for the person I have become."
June 18
"I respect my feelings and emotions."
June 19
"I am powerful."
June 20
"I do not worry about things I cannot control."
June 21
"My strength and power are endless."
June 22
"I have the power to be kind and compassionate."
June 23
"I am responsible enough to take care of myself and my peers."
June 24
"I identify as a powerful individual."
June 25
"I take pride in who I am."
June 26
"I am a lot stronger than I realize."
June 27
"I am stronger than my suppressor."
June 28
"I know that the universe in moving things in my favor."
June 29
"The world is a beautiful place, from where I see it."
June 30
"I appreciate and love the life I have."
May 2024
May 1
Heal
"In tough moments, I take the time to feel and then take the time to heal."
May 2
Release
"With every deep breath, I release my feelings of anxiety."
May 3
Blessings
"I am grateful for all the blessings in my life, big and small."
May 4
Process
"I surrender to the process of life and take every day as it comes."
May 5
Abundance
"I am grateful for the abundance of love and support in my life."
May 6
Purpose
"I have deep purpose and I make an incredible contribution to this world."
May 7
Let Go
"I let go of the need for perfection and strive to act with love and intuition instead."
May 8
Warrior
"I am a warrior, I act in spite of fear."
May 9
Proud
"I am proud of myself because I've survived the days I thought I couldn't."
May 10
Giving Up
"When I feel like giving up, I remember why I started and I keep going."
May 11
Patience
'My patience with those around me helps those around me to be peaceful."
May 12
Beauty
"I take the time to see the beauty in the world."
May 13
Safe
"I am safe, protected, and secure in the present moment."
May 14
Control
"I am in control of my thoughts, emotions, and actions."
May 15
Choose
"I choose to let go of any attachment to fear and I embrace courage."
May 17
Free
"I free myself from the need to worry about things beyond my control."
May 18
Boundaries
"I give myself permission to set boundaries that bring me peace."
May 19
Worthy
"I am worthy of love, respect, and kindness that I give to others."
May 20
Product
"I am the product of all my decisions."
May 21
Accept
"I accept the best and worst aspects of myself."
May 22
Change
"I can change my mindset of how I treat myself."
May 23
Forgive
"I forgive myself for my past mistakes and embrace the lessons they taught me."
May 24
Connected
"I am connected to the infinite healing power within me."
May 25
Thankful
"I am thankful for the healing power of nature."
May 26
Surrender
"I surrender to the divine timing and trust that everything is unfolding perfectly."
May 27
Struggle
"I know my struggle is temporary, like clouds in a storm."
May 28
Gratitude
"I wake up every morning with gratitude in my heart."
May 29
Stop
"I stop overthinking because I can't control everything, so I let go and let it be."
May 30
Grateful
"I am grateful for the love and support given from my partner throughout life."
May 31
Setting
"I am setting myself up for an incredible journey ahead."
April 2024
04/01
Affirmations
Affirmations are stupid and don’t work. There I said it!!
APRIL FOOLS!!
04/02
Allow
"I allow myself to be helped and supported by others."
04/03
Connections
"I am open to new connections that broaden my perspective and enrich my life."
04/04
Proud
"I am proud of the unique experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today."
04/05
Discover
"I am ready to discover new things about myself and life."
04/06
Welcome
"I welcome peace into every aspect of life."
04/07
Purpose
"My purpose gives meaning to every aspect of my existence."
04/08
Unlock
"I unlock new beginnings and focus my energy on what I want to manifest."
04/09
Water
"I water my mind to grow and improve everyday."
04/10
Beauty
"My inner beauty is a constant source of positivity and happiness in my life."
04/11
Happiness
"My happiness is reflected back to me in everything I attract."
04/12
Deserving
"I am deserving of a lifetime filled with joy, love, and abundance."
04/13
Honor
"I will honor my need to rest and recharge when needed."
04/14
Create
"I create my happiness by accepting every part of myself with unconditional love."
04/15
Grateful
"I am grateful for my energy, and I treat my body with care and respect."
04/16
Live
"I choose to live in a way that will bring peace, joy, and happiness to myself."
04/17
New
"I let go of the old. My new path is before me. Today, my new life begins!"
04/18
Choose
"I choose to let go of negative thoughts and focus on positive ones, feeling more relaxed and at ease"
04/19
Use
"I have been given many talents. Today I will use them!"
04/20
Committed
"I am committed to finding ‘me’ time today."
04/21
Enjoy
"I will not worry about tomorrow, I will enjoy today!"
04/22
Health
"My body deserves to be taken care of, so I return it to optimal health by giving it what it needs on every level.”
04/23
Respond
"I respond to challenges with grace and positivity."
04/24
Care
"I always do my best to take care of my family and friends."
04/25
Strong
"I am strong enough to trust in my intuition and make decisions that align with my true self."
04/26
Credit
"I give myself credit even for the days I didn't think I would make it."
04/27
Full
"I am full of energy and I am feeling fueled to tackle anything that comes my way."
04/28
Comfortable
"I love my body and I am comfortable in my own skin."
04/29
Exactly
"I am exactly where I'm supposed to be in my life right now."
04/30
Remind
"I know my worth and I remind others of theirs."
March 2024
03/01
Poet and Author
“Deal with yourself as an individual worthy of respect, and make everyone else deal with you the same way.”
-Nikki Giovanni
03/03
Award-Winning Actress
"Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that’s in us."
-Angela Bassett
03/02
First African American Congresswoman
"You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas."
-Shirley Chisholm
03/04
Singer-Songwriter and Rapper
"Even if it makes others uncomfortable, I will love who I am."
-Janelle Monae
03/05
Novelist
“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.”
— Toni Morrison
03/07
Professional Tennis Player
“You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.”
— Serena Williams
03/06
Award-Winning Singer and Actress
“You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.”
— Diana Ross
03/08
Political Activist and Philosopher
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.”
― Angela Davis
03/09
Award-Winning Actress and Filmmaker
“I don’t have any time to stay up all night worrying about what someone who doesn’t love me has to say about me.”
— Viola Davis
03/11
Actress and Producer/Director
“It was when I realized I needed to stop trying to be somebody else and be myself, I actually started to own, accept and love what I had.”
– Tracee Ellis Ross
03/10
Novelist and Short Story Writer
“Don’t wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any Happiness you get you’ve got to make yourself.”
– Alice Walker
03/12
Producer and Actress
“If you prioritize yourself, you are going to save yourself.”
– Gabrielle Union
03/13
Former First Lady, Attorney/Author
“Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.”
— Michelle Obama
03/15
Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast
“I’d rather regret the risks that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all.”
– Simone Biles
03/14
Inspirational Speaker and Lawyer
“Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change.”
— Iyanla Vanzant
03/16
Actress and Writer/Comedian
“I thrive on obstacles. If I’m told that it can’t be told, then I push harder.”
– Issa Rae
03/17
Singer/"Queen of Funk"
You’ve just got to follow your own path. You have to trust your heart and you have to listen to the warnings.”
― Chaka Khan
03/19
French Dancer and Singer
“You are on the eve of a complete victory. You can’t go wrong. The world is behind you.”
– Josephine Baker
03/18
Memoralist and Poet
“A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.”
― Maya Angelou
03/20
U.S. Representative
“My mother did not raise me to ask for permission to lead.”
― Ayanna Pressley
03/21
Award-Winning Actress
“You can be the lead in your own life.”
– Kerry Washington
03/23
Singer/Rapper/Actress
"I am a strong woman with or without this other person, with or without this job, and with or without these tight pants."
—Queen Latifah
03/22
Writer/Professor/Philosopher
“I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.”
— Audre Lorde
03/24
Singer/Actress/Dancer
"It's not the load that breaks you down; it's the way you carry it."
—Lena Horne
03/25
Award-Winning Actress
"No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid."
—Lupita Nyong'o
03/27
Singer/Songwiter/Actress
"I'm convinced that we Black women possess a special indestructible strength that allows us to not only get down, but to get up, to get through, and to get over."
—Janet Jackson
03/26
Talk Show Host/Producer/Author/Actress
"I was once afraid of people saying, "Who does she think she is?" Now, I have the courage to stand and say, "This is who I am."
—Oprah Winfrey
03/28
Former NASA Astronaut/Engineer/Physician
"Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination."
—Dr. Mae Jemison
03/29
Actress/Singer-"Princess of R&B"
"Everything is worth it. The hard work, the times when you're tired, the times where you're a bit sad, in the end, it's all worth it because it really makes me happy. There's nothing better than loving what you do."
—Aaliyah
03/31
Electrical Engineer
"Anytime you get more than a couple of Black women together, you're creating this powerful mechanism for change."
—Kimberly Bryant
03/30
Television Producer and Screenwriter
"Dreams are lovely. But they are just dreams. Fleeting, ephemeral, pretty. But dreams do not come true just because you dream them. It's hard work that makes things happen. It's hard work that creates change."
—Shonda Rhimes
February 2024
02/01
First African-American Female Astronaut
"Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations."
—Dr. Mae Jemison
02/02
Activist, and Political Philosopher
I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.”
—Martin Luther King Jr.
02/03
"The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression."
—W.E.B. Du Bois
02/04
First African American U.S. Supreme Court Member
"In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.
—Thurgood Marshall
02/05
Author, Activist, and Civil Rights Leader
"Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated."
—Coretta Scott King
02/06
Editor, Writer, and Journalist
“Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us.”
—Susan L. Taylor
02/07
Politician and Lawyer
“Defining myself, as opposed to being defined by others, is one of the most difficult challenges I face.”
—Carol Moseley-Braun
02/08
Activist, Philanthropist
“One day our descendants will think it incredible that we paid so much attention to things like the amount of melanin in our skin or the shape of our eyes or our gender instead of the unique identities of each of us as complex human beings.”
—Franklin Thomas
02/09
South African Bishop and Theologian
“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
—Desmond Tutu
02/10
Poet, Social Activist, Novelist,
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.”
—Langston Hughes
02/11
Social Reformer, Abolitionist, Writer,
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
—Frederick Douglass
02/12
Politician, Statesman, Diplomat,
“Have a vision. Be demanding.”
—Colin Powell
02/13
Civil Rights Activist
“Freedom is never given; it is won.”
—A. Philip Randolph
02/14
American Educator and Author
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.”—Booker T. Washington
02/15
World Record-Setting Olympic Athlete
"We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort."
—Jesse Owens
02/16
Civil Rights Activist
"I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear."
—Rosa Parks
02/17
American Jazz Singer
"Just don't give up what you're trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong."
—Ella Fitzgerald
02/18
Educator and Philanthropist
"If we accept and acquiesce in the face of discrimination, we accept the responsibility ourselves and allow those responsible to salve their conscience by believing that they have our acceptance and concurrence. We should, therefore, protest openly everything... that smacks of discrimination or slander."
—Mary McLeod Bethune
02/19
Professional Boxer and Activist
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."
—Muhammad Ali
02/20
Anti-Apartheid Activist and Politician
"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”—Nelson Mandela
02/21
Poet and Civil Rights Activist
"The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind.”
02/22
Abolitionist and Civil Rights Activist
"Truth is powerful and it prevails."
—Sojourner Truth
02/23
First African-American President
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
—Barack Obama
02/24
Entrepreneur and Publisher
"Hold on to your dreams of a better life and stay committed to striving to realize it.”
—Earl G. Graves, Sr.
02/25
Author and Speaker
“Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another’s uniqueness.”
—Ola Joseph
02/26
Political Scientist
“Have a vision of excellence, a dream of success, and work like hell.”
—Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook
02/27
Jamaican Activist
“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.” —Marcus Garvey
02/28
Filmmaker and Screenwriter
“When we’re talking about diversity, it’s not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us.”
—Ava DuVernay
02/29
Actress and Author
“Black history isn't a separate history. This is all of our history, this is American history, and we need to understand that. It has such an impact on kids and their values and how they view black people.”
—Karyn Parsons
BHM
Our History
Happy Black History Month!!
January 2024
December 2023
12/01
Power
"Through the power of my thoughts and words, incredible transformations are happening within me."
12/04
Defined
"I am not defined by my past; I am driven by my future."
12/07
Living
"I am a living, breathing example of motivation."
12/10
Accept
"I accept myself for who I am and create peace and power in my mind."
12/13
Volume
"I am turning DOWN the volume of negativity in my life, while turning UP the volume of positivity."
12/16
Inspiring
"I am inspiring people through my work."
12/19
Let Go
"I let go of limiting beliefs and choose to trust myself."
12/22
Thankful
"I am thankful for my strengths and weaknesses, as they make me who I am."
12/25
Self-Care
"I choose to make time for self-care this Christmas."
12/28
"Ujima"
"I am not only serving, but I am also the one being served."
12/02
Unstoppable
"I am an unstoppable force of nature."
12/05
Obstacles
"I use obstacles to motivate me to learn and grow."
12/08
Evolving
"I am constantly growing and evolving into a better person."
12/11
Remember
"I must remember the incredible power I possess within me to achieve anything I desire."
12/14
Rising
"I'm rising above the thoughts that are trying to make me angry or afraid."
12/17
Impact
" I am having a positive and inspiring impact on the people I come into contact with."
12/20
Release
"I release negative self-talk and I do not need validation from others."
12/23
Overcome
"I overcome my fears by stepping out of my comfort zone."
12/26
"Umoja"
"I AM because WE ARE."
12/29
"Ujamaa"
"I celebrate and support Black-Owned businesses. When they thrive, we thrive."
12/03
Happiness
"Happiness is a choice, and today I choose to be happy."
12/06
Freeing
"I'm freeing myself from all destructive doubt and fear."
12/09
Closer
"Each and every day, I am getting closer to achieving my goals."
12/12
Belong
"I belong in this world; there are people that care about me and my worth."
12/15
Grateful
"I am grateful for everything I have in my life."
12/18
Positive
"I have an aura of positive energy surrounding me at all times."
12/21
Brave
"I am brave, and I choose to be the architect of my life."
12/24
Give
"I give myself permission to DO less and BE more mindful."
12/27
"Kujichagulia"
"Today I choose to feel positive."
12/30
"Nia"
"The better I know myself, the clearer my purpose becomes."
12/31
"Kumbaa"
"I am a creative being, and I have the right to create."