Affirmations for Musicians & Singers

As a professional singer songwriter, I deal with self doubt and negative thoughts daily. Growing up studying music and voice, I remember dealing with thoughts frequently, “well you’re never going to be as good as she is” or “who do you think you are that you can actually do this or perform that song?”. 

These are the very statements that if they’re not confronted, will develop poor self esteem, lack of desire to grow and get better and a desire to quit everything that feels difficult. 

How often do you have negative chatter about yourself going through your brain? It seems as if saying negative, hurtful things about ourselves comes easier than saying nice things. The idea of self deprecation can be a growth stunter if we don’t choose to see ourselves in a better light. 

When a negative phrase starts brewing inside of you like, “I’m not gifted enough,” “I don’t have enough talent,”  “I’m not original enough,” I’m not young enough,” replace them with something nice. An example would be “I deserve a rewarding creative life.” “I’m brilliant and successful .” “I have rich creative talents”.  

Replace every negative  statement with something positive and uplifting. I’d encourage you to write at least an affirmation a day and write it 10 tens.