Let’s start saying our goals aloud in 2021. Then, let’s graduate to saying them to someone we trust.

I’ve come to know the power of speaking things aloud. I had to do it while in the throws of health issues, beginning a new journey, and coming to terms with my true feelings. The bathroom, namely the shower, is where a lot of this happens. Our bathrooms know so much about us; they know our true selves. LoL.

Fear silences us: fear of judgment, fear of our own ability, fear that someone’s negative affirmations are true, fear of vulnerability, fear of being ill-equipped. We’ve internalized so many negative thoughts about ourselves from childhood to adulthood. Now, it’s time we take the reins to unlearn and heal those parts that believe we are not capable or worthy. Say your goals aloud in 2021. Write them down. I created vision boards with my family and friends. As cliché as it seems, you’re being vulnerable around people who I hope you trust with your dreams.

Here are some affirmations in addition to getting your goals together. Let’s practice speaking them now. Let me know some of your affirmations and goals in the comments.

1. I belong in spaces where I am the only (i.e., woman, Black, queer, etc.)
2. I’m an asset
3. I have purpose each day I rise
4. My skin is beautiful
5. My body is mine
6. I own all of my life experiences
7. Feelings are my personal property
8. I can wear my hair however I choose
9. I trust my decision making
10. I can figure this out