📝Affirmatives That Don’t Suck: A Midlife Pep Talk. Sex'n'fries Podcast Episode 20
- Dec 12, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 9
Confession Time: I’ve Ignored Affirmations
Most likely, I’ve tossed affirmatives to the side — thinking, “Ugh, who has time for this fluff?”
They seemed like a waste of my time.
Yet, every once in a while, I jump on the bandwagon and douse myself in them.
And you know what? They work.
But maybe not in the way the self-help books promised.
The Affirmatives I Actually Use
Forget the soft, sugary lines you find in every Instagram post. My affirmatives have attitude:
“You can do it!” ✅
“Stop being a boob and get over it!” 🙃
“Suck it up, buttercup!” 💪
“You got this for all the right reasons, so get on with it!” 🔥
Not your typical affirmations, but here’s the secret: They speak to real life, midlife hustle, and the messy, chaotic energy we actually live in.
Why These Work
They cut through the noise. Life doesn’t wait for gentle nudges. Sometimes, you need a little kick in the pants.
They make you laugh. Humor keeps things light while still delivering a message.
They are unapologetically you. When affirmatives reflect your personality, they stick.
Make Affirmations Work for You
Choose words that feel real. Forget phrases that make you roll your eyes. Pick ones that speak to your humor, your attitude, and your energy.
Repeat daily — with intent. Morning shower, driving, waiting for coffee — wherever you need that boost.
Embrace imperfection. Affirmations aren’t magic spells. They’re reminders that you’re already capable.
Final Fry Thought 🍟
Affirmatives don’t have to be soft, sweet, or cliché.
Sometimes, the ones that make you laugh — and maybe blush a little — are the ones that stick.
So go ahead. Douse yourself with them. Yell them if you have to. You got this, buttercup.
🎧 Listen Now: Tune into the latest Sex’n’Fries podcast episode, where I dive into affirmatives that actually work, midlife pep talks that cut the fluff, and why you don’t have to be “nice” to motivate yourself.
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