14 Affirmations for Navigating Menopause

Women often feel blindsided by the many shifts that come with menopause. Although our whole lives involve transitions, during the middle of life, menopause—the lead-up, the onset, the midst, and the aftermath—can feel especially unwelcome.

Changes in sleep, libido, and appearance are just a few of the disruptions menopausal women experience. One thread is common for many, however: the more you know, the better prepared you can be. Luckily, reliable and accurate resources are becoming more readily available.

[Read: “Mastering Menopause: Caring for Ourselves at Midlife.”]

The following affirmations are another tool for your toolbox. Spoken aloud and first thing in the morning, take time to connect with the feelings that arise.

Affirmations for Menopause

• I embrace each day and what shows up in this time of transition.
• As I face the unknown aspects in front of me, I let go of any aspects that are holding me back.
• The need for control will keep me feeling stuck.
• I am willing to soften and open myself to the possibilities ahead.
• I am beautiful through and through; I choose to love myself.
• I reach out and know I have all the resources I need.
• I welcome the importance of the role that I am transitioning into.
• I embody this body, even as it continues to change.
• I am willing to discover parts of myself that I may have overlooked.
• I create time and space to embrace what I want and need.
• I am always enough.
• As I prepare for a restful night sleep, I feel grateful for…
• I welcome the wisdom of the women before me.
• I love and honor myself.

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