101 Career Affirmations For Motivation and Success at Work

If you want to achieve success in your career, you need to start with the right mindset. Career affirmations can help you get into the right frame of mind and stay motivated on your path to success– whatever that looks like for you.

You might feel like you’re one step away from your journey. You might be in a tough work situation, trying to take it one day at a time. Or maybe, you’re just starting out your career, excited for the possibilities ahead.

Whatever the case, there are career affirmations on this list for everyone, in every situation.

What are career affirmations?

Affirmations are short, positive statements that can help you change your negative thought patterns and create a more positive reality.

If you’re interested in learning more about affirmations in general, I have a whole post on what they are, how to use them, and even evidence they work.

Career affirmations specifically focus on any and all growth areas related to your career or work.

It can be hard to keep a positive mindset when it comes to work, and that’s why affirmations can be so helpful in this area. Affirmations for work can help you change your mindset, stay motivated, and stay focused on your personal career goals.

How can affirmations help you with your career?

These affirmations for work are not a magic wand. By reading them, saying them, and writing them you will not instantly create your dream career.

Rather, affirmations are a tool that can help you create your career. The power is in your hands to make your career goals come true.

That said, we all know the struggle of losing motivation, struggling with confidence, or being unsure what your next move is.

That’s where career affirmations come in. They can help you create a mindset shift that helps you pursue whatever career goal is right for you.

Some things these affirmations may help with specifically are:

• Being open to new work opportunities
• Finding the perfect job for you
• Getting along with coworkers
• Keeping a positive attitude at work
• Knowing your worth at work
• Believing in yourself

How do career affirmations work

Career affirmations work by bringing your thoughts and emotions into alignment with your desires.

Affirmations are often used for goal-setting, overcoming self-doubt and developing healthy habits to increase happiness, not just at work but in life.

For example, if you lack confidence at work or home, using affirmations can help remind you of how capable you really are.

You may say something like

“I have all the skills I need to succeed”

When you say or write an affirmation, you are declaring it to be true. Even if you don’t believe it at first, keep repeating your affirmation.

This is where the magic happens. In time, you’ll start to believe your affirmation. And more importantly, you’ll start to act on it.

101 Career affirmations

Affirmations for career success

I am taking my career to the next level

1. I am taking my career to the next level
2. I am attracting my dream job
3. I’m ready for the next step in my career
4. I have many career opportunities
5. I am great at my job
6. My employer is lucky to have my
7. My career is abundant
8. I am ambitious

Daily work affirmations

I give myself permission to take breaks

9. My to do list does not define me
10. I am inspired and motivated
11. I give myself permission to take breaks
12. I can handle whatever work throws at me today
13. I am ready to work hard
14. I am focused
15. I give myself permission to speak up
16. I stand up for myself at work

Positive Workplace affirmations

I bring positivity into my workplace

17. I am open to constructive feedback
18. I feel great at work
19. I bring positivity into my workplace
20. I focus on the positive at work
21. I do not compare my career to others
22. I am happy for the success of others
23. I am in charge of how I feel at work

Affirmations for financial success in your career

When it comes to money, I ask for what I deserve

24. I am prosperous and successful
25. I deserve a raise
26. I know my worth
27. When it comes to money, I ask for what I deserve
28. I am financially successful
29. My career provides for me
30. I earn money doing what I love
31. I enjoy the money my career provides
32. I deserve to be paid for my ideas

Affirmations for making your career dreams come true

I am finding my career purpose one day at a time

33. Each day, I work toward making my career dreams come true
34. I have a fulfilling career
35. My work makes a difference in the world
36. I am finding my career purpose one day at a time
37. My career is unfolding perfectly, and I am right where I need to be
38. I am on the right path
39. I give myself permission to pursue a career change
40. I am open to new and different opportunities
41. I will do what it takes to make my dreams a reality

I love my job affirmations

Work brings me great joy

42. I love my job
43. I am proud of how far I have come in my career
44. The challenges of my job excite me
45. I am an expert in my field
46. Work brings me great joy
47. I love the balance my job provides me
48. I am grateful to help others in my job
49. I love talking about my career

Creative career affirmations

I can make a career of my art

50. My creativity has value
51. I can make a career of my art
52. Creativity comes easily to me
53. I grow creatively every day
54. I inspire others with my art
55. I have an important message to share to my fans
56. I make time for my creative career
57. My earnings do not define my success as an artist

Affirmations for entrepreneurs

My business is continuously growing

58. I am an entrepreneur
59. I am building something I am proud of
60. My business is continuously growing
61. My business has a positive impact
62. I choose to do the work that I do
63. I am building an empire
64. My sacrifices are leading to prosperity
65. I am proud to work for myself

Affirmations for colleagues

I am part of a competent and productive team

66. I enjoy working with my colleagues
67. I am building great relationships at work
68. I have an amazing network
69. My trust that my colleagues are trying their best
70. I am surrounded by intelligent people
71. I look forward to seeing my colleagues
72. I am part of a competent and productive team
73. I am patient with my colleagues

Affirmations for career opportunities

I am a magnet for new opportunities

74. I am allowed to say no
75. I am a magnet for new opportunities
76. Networking comes naturally to me
77. I am grateful for the career opportunities I have had
78. I create opportunities from challenges
79. A new opportunity will come to me today

Affirmations for a job interview

80. I am the perfect person the for job
81. I exude competence and confidence
82. My knowledge and experience shine through
83. I am well spoken
84. Others see my worth
85. I am ready for my interview

Affirmations for starting your career

I thrive in challenging environments

86. I am learning every day
87. This is just the beginning of my career
88. I have time to create the career of my dreams
89. I do not need to rush my career
90. It is okay to be a beginner
91. I deserve to be where I am in my career
92. My beginner’s mindset is an asset
93. I thrive in challenging environments

Affirmations for getting through the work day

Today I will be calm among the chaos

94. I have the strength to get through today
95. Today I will be calm among the chaos
96. I am capable of doing everything I need to do today
97. Tomorrow is a new day
98. I face work challenges with courage
99. I have grace for my shortcomings
100. What I don’t know, I can learn
101. I always give my best effort

Tips for using these career affirmations

Ready to get started using these career affirmations? Here’s a few tips to get started:

• When choosing your career affirmations, it is important to keep them specific to your goals. Choose affirmations that resonate with you, or even write your own.
• When choosing affirmations, don’t be afraid to be ambitious! Affirmations help us think big, and step out of the daily routine.
• Write down your career affirmations and post them where you will see them daily. Consider small sticky notes on your work computer, or you desktop background.
• Repeat your affirmations aloud each morning before work. Saying affirmations out loud is powerful because it can make them feel more like reality. By saying affirmations before work, you can start the day with positivity.
• Share your career affirmations with a friend or family member and ask them to hold you accountable to achieve your goals
• Meditate on your career affirmations regularly to internalize their meaning. For example, if you say “I am successful,” really think about what success means to you, and how you are pursuing it
• Say these affirmations in the bathroom mirror at work. When no ones around, you can even keep these affirmations top of mind throughout the work day.

Closing thoughts on career affirmations

If you want to achieve success in your career, it’s important that you start with the right mindset. Career affirmations are a great way to get into the right frame of mind and stay motivated on your path to success. Share this blog post with your friends who may also be interested in reading more about career affirmations!