Your dream life is on the other side of your fear. Use these affirmations to help you overcome your fear of success and finally stop self-sabotaging your dreams.
You don’t have to keep repeating the same cycles and feeling guilty for not reaching your full potential.
You can take control of your life and push past uncertainty, self-doubt and procrastination by using these powerful affirmations.
I’ve included affirmations and simple success scripts that will help you overcome any challenge in your career, business and/or education.
These are affirmations I use daily to help me level up my business.
What is the fear of success?
The fear of success is being scared about the changes associated with achieving your goals and becoming successful.
Success brings increased responsibility, more people knowing who you are and higher stakes. Not everyone wants to deal with that.
You might crave success but are terrified of the uncertainty and changes you will have to go through.
For example, I realised I was self-sabotaging my business growth because I was scared of becoming ‘trapped’ in my business as CEO. I had negative assumptions about business management and subconsciously felt it would take me away from my dream of starting a family and travelling the world (read more about it here).
Why are affirmations important?
Affirmations are powerful tools for overcoming your fear of success because they communicate with your subconscious mind and rewire your mindset.
If you want to achieve your goals without self-sabotage, you need to replace your negative limiting beliefs with positive abundant beliefs about success.
You need to believe that you are worthy of success and that you are capable of handling the challenges that success might bring.
Repeating affirmations daily will help you:
- Rewire your thought patterns
- Reduce self-doubt
- Reframe success as positive
- Build emotional resilience
Fear of success affirmations
Use these powerful affirmations to overcome your fear of success and live the life you’ve always dreamed of.
I’ve started off with longer ‘success scripts’ that you can personalise depending on your situation. The scripts are a great way to start and end your day because they are more detailed and evoke vivid emotions which make it easier to connect with your subconscious mind.
Success scripts
Career success script
I’m thriving in my career as [insert your specific goal]. Every day, I wake up knowing I’ve built a life I’m proud of. I walk into work feeling [choose your emotions], and ready for whatever comes my way.
In this version of my life, [describe a specific moment you want to experience]. I can picture myself [visualise what success looks like for you], and it feels amazing.
This is the career I worked so hard to create, and I own it fully. The opportunities I’ve dreamed of are now mine, and I know I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.
University/College success script
I’m excelling in my studies and creating a future I’m proud of. Every day, I show up with focus and determination, knowing that everything I’m doing is bringing me closer to [insert your specific goal].
I can see it so clearly: [describe a specific moment, like walking across the stage at graduation, acing an exam, or presenting a project]. I feel confident, accomplished, and ready for whatever comes next.
This is the life I’ve worked so hard to create. I’m proud of the effort I’ve put in, and I know I’m fully capable of reaching my goals and beyond.
Business/freelance success script
I’ve built a business I’m proud of, where [insert your specific goal] is my reality. Every day, I wake up excited to do work that aligns with my values and vision.
I can see it clearly: [describe a specific moment, like signing a new client, launching a product, or celebrating a milestone]. My business flows with ease, and I feel confident, fulfilled, and in control of my success.
This is the life I’ve created for myself. The opportunities I once dreamed of are here, and I know I have everything I need to keep growing and thriving.
Affirmations to see success positively
- I’m stepping into my main character energy
- What is for me won’t miss me
- I welcome success as an exciting part of my journey
- Success brings me opportunities to grow
- I deserve all the good that comes with my achievements
- Success is a reflection of my hard work and dedication
- I embrace success with gratitude and confidence
- Success aligns perfectly with my values and dreams
- I trust myself to handle success with ease and joy
- The more successful I become, the more I can make a difference
- Success is a natural outcome of my efforts
- I am ready to step into the success I’ve created
Affirmations to encourage self-confidence
- I show up and get things done
- Confidence looks good on me, and I wear it daily
- My vibe is magnetic because I know my worth
- I believe in my ability to achieve great things
- I trust myself to make the right decisions
- I have everything I need to succeed within me
- I am proud of the person I am becoming
- I am strong, capable, and deserving of success
- My unique skills and talents set me apart
- I am confident in my ability to overcome challenges
- I show up for myself and trust the process
- I am enough just as I am
- I carry myself with confidence and ease
Affirmations deal with change
- Growth feels good, and I’m here for it
- I love change because it gives me an opportunity to level up
- I adapt to new situations with grace and confidence
- Every change is an opportunity to learn and grow
- I trust myself to navigate life’s transitions
- Change brings me closer to the life I want
- I welcome new challenges as part of my success
- I thrive in the face of change and uncertainty
- I am resilient and capable of handling anything that comes my way
- I let go of what no longer serves me to make room for better things
- Change is the catalyst for my transformation
Affirmations to cope with uncertainty
- I trust the process
- I am calm and grounded in the face of uncertainty
- I embrace the unknown as a space for possibility
- I focus on what I can control and let go of the rest
- I have faith that everything is unfolding as it should
- I release the need to have all the answers right now
- Uncertainty is a part of my journey to success
- I take one step at a time, knowing I am moving forward
- I find peace in the present moment, no matter what
- I am stronger than any uncertainty I face
Affirmations for sticking to the plan
- Discipline looks good on me, and so does success
- I stay focused and committed to my goals
- I don’t quit: I pivot, adapt, and thrive
- I trust the process, even when progress feels slow
- Every step I take brings me closer to success
- I am disciplined and consistent in my efforts
- I prioritise my goals and let distractions fall away
- I finish what I start with determination and focus
- I honour the plan I’ve created for myself
- I know when to adapt but stay true to my purpose
- I am motivated and clear about what I want to achieve
- I show up every day for the life I’m building
How to use these affirmations
There are a few things I recommend you do to get the most out of these affirmations:
- Repeat them daily: the more you repeat them, the more likely you are to believe it
- Write them down: pick your favourite affirmations and keep them somewhere you will see them daily (e.g. your bullet journal, diary or vision board)
- Record your voice: there is something powerful about hearing your own voice say the affirmations back to you
- Use visualisation and the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique imagine your success by naming 5 things you can see, 4 things you can hear, 3 things you can feel, 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste in your successful life
So, what affirmations will you use to overcome your fear of success?
Your fear of success doesn’t have to hold you back anymore. You can use these daily affirmations to help you overcome your fear and boost your confidence.
No more self-sabotage.
No more guilt.
No more procrastination.
The only way is up and hopefully, by now, you’ve realised that success is nothing to be afraid of. The life you’ve always dreamed of is within reach but only if you shift your mindset towards the positive.
So, what next step are you going to take?
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