Affirmations for overcoming fear

Courage is not a quieter version of fear. It is doing the thing while the fear is still talking, which means the goal is not silence — it is company.

Use these lines at the threshold: before the call, the flight, the message, the door. Small and specific beats grand and vague.

15 affirmations to say out loud

  1. I have the courage to do anything I want.
  2. Nothing will hold me back from living my dreams.
  3. I am strong, independent, and courageous.
  4. I am fearless and brave.
  5. I have nothing to be afraid of.
  6. My fears will not stand in the way of my goals.
  7. Each and every day I become more and more brave.
  8. Nothing can stand in my way.
  9. I am a strong human being.
  10. I believe in myself.
  11. I am growing in confidence every day.
  12. I am bold and take action in all areas of my life.
  13. My insecurities pale in comparison to my confidence.
  14. I am no longer as fearful as I was.
  15. I continue to build more confidence over time.

The app holds 40 affirmations in “Fear”, with audio, voices and daily reminders.

How to use them

  • Name the thing you are avoiding, then choose the line that fits it.
  • Say it at the threshold, in the last thirty seconds before you act.
  • Afterwards, repeat the line once more. That is how it starts to feel earned.

Other topics

Want to understand how the practice works? Read our articles on affirmations and self-development

Listen to the full set

LiveTree reads the affirmations out loud, remembers where you stopped and reminds you at the time you choose.

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Affirmations are a self-help practice and are not a substitute for professional medical or psychological care.