UCLA affirmations

Some feel-good affirmations, for students from students

Happy 11/11 to those who celebrate! Not only is 11/11 considered an angel number (a series of numbers that can have significance to a person) but 11:11 or 11/11 is said to be a time to fulfill your wishes!

So, while we are in the middle of midterm season, it is normal to feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed; however, affirmations and energy shifts can help lift the mood! Keep reading for some UCLA affirmations, written by students, to help through exam season.

Say this while you’re studying, on the way to your midterms or when you need a pick-me-up…

My GPA does not define me. 

♡ I will go to my TA’s office hours. 

♡ It is okay to cry.

♡ I will not skip my 8 a.m. 

♡ I will not start this essay the day before it’s due. 

♡ I am not having a mental breakdown. 

♡ UCLA does not regret accepting me. 

♡ I can lock in for more than five minutes. 

♡ I can write more than one sentence before taking a break.

♡ I recognize these negative emotions, but I do not let it define me, my work or my abilities. 

♡ I will not procrastinate. 

♡ I invite academic success, whether through my personal opinions on my work or through grades and feedback of my work. 

♡ I respect that midterms are coming up and why they have to be there. 

♡ When I invest in the knowledge when it is first given to me, I am rewarded later through my grades. 

♡ I value my efforts I am putting into my work. 

♡ I will eat a good meal the day of my final. 

♡ I will sleep a good amount before my final.

♡ I deserve to be here. 

♡ I am one midterm closer to graduation!

Best of luck this exam season! We’ve got this! 🐻📜☕️💼