Wellness Guide: Breast Cancer

Yes I Can! Daily Affirmations
to Guide Your Journey to Wellness

Caring for ourselves first is hard, especially for black women. Everyday we are asked to care for others who need our help. However, it is important that we make our health a priority. Below are positive health affirmations that may help you put your healthcare needs first. You can say these affirmations out loud, write them down, or simply read them to yourself. Referring back to them regularly will help them become part of your belief system.

• I affirm my right to a healthy body, mind, and spirit and can achieve this through getting screened regularly for breast cancer.

• I am an active participant in my own healthcare.

• I celebrate my commitment to wellness by doing my monthly breast self examinations.

• I can reduce my risk for breast cancer by maintaining a healthy weight and exercising.

• I will celebrate my birthday by having a mammogram.

• There is nothing wrong with taking care of me first, which includes making an appointment for an annual physical and breast examination.

• I am a divine spirit capable of attaining any goal.

• I will not ignore my health because I am afraid to know what is happening with my own body.

If You Already Have Cancer

• I envision love and light all around me that supports me, nurtures me and heals me.

• I have faith in my ability to beat cancer.

• I can handle this crisis to the best of my ability – I don't have to be perfect.

• My spirit is strong and I will endure.
  

Goals

Use this section to write down your personal health goals related to reducing your risk of breast cancer. Keep these goals and affirmations with you as part of your personal pathway to optimum health.

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