Dissertation Affirmations

Affirmations help me lead a healthier, happier life. I love words. I know how important they are in shaping, shifting, and solidifying beliefs. Whenever I struggle to write my dissertation, I turn to the following phrases or make time to write more as motivation. If you’re in the process of writing a dissertation, practice affirming these by writing them down on a journal or somewhere easily accessible before your writing sessions. These affirmations consistently encourage me during this writing stage—I hope they do the same for you!

Big Picture Affirmations

• God is in control. God guides me as I work on each word, section, and chapter of my dissertation.

• I am capable of writing this dissertation! I have been in school FOREVER. I know what it takes to successfully complete scholarly work.

• I make daily progress because I am consistent and disciplined.

• I can do this! I work as much as I can and feel proud of my efforts.

• I believe in myself.

• This dissertation is mine to finish. I feel proud of every step I take towards the finish line.

• This dissertation reflects the best work I have to offer in this moment in time.

• I have what it takes to be diligent and hardworking.

Advisor Affirmations

• My advisors love me and believe in me. I turn to them for guidance. They challenge me and support my efforts.

• My advisors are always happy to hear from me. They challenge me and encourage me to keep going.

• Advisor feedback is a reflection of care. They care about me enough to read my writing and offer me thoughtful suggestions.

• My advisors want me to graduate and succeed. They’ve been through this process before and they are cheering me on.

• I maintain consistent and considerate communication with my advisors, confidently sharing updates on my progress.

Writing Affirmations

• I am excited to work on my dissertation every single day. Baby steps WILL get me there!

• Writing my dissertation is my only goal right now.

• I can and I will finish this chapter draft!

• Each day, I have the energy to work on my dissertation. I look forward to writing sessions and do what needs to be done to be productive.

• I am disciplined! I work hard each day. I understand that each baby step will amount to a big accomplishment.

• My word count increases every single day.

• I can and I will meet my personal and established deadlines.

• It is okay to make mistakes because I always learn from them. Writing is a learning process!

• My ideas matter and are worth putting down on paper.

• I am a good writer!

Con cariño,

Jenesis