Wise Affirmations/Temperance

Temperance is the virtue of moderation.

These affirmations encourage you to practice the virtue of temperance.

The affirmations are derived from the materials in the course on the virtue of temperance.

Affirmations

Select affirmations from this list and repeat them often and in the moment, either silently or out loud, as appropriate. Address each affirmation to yourself.

You are temperate.

You enjoy moderation.

You savor pleasure.

You seek balance.

You don’t eat between meals.

You enjoy dining with your family and friends.

You eat slowly.

You enjoy savoring smaller portions.

You moderate caffeine consumption.

You moderate sugar consumption.

You limit alcohol consumption.

You never drink and drive.

You are faithful to your committed partner.

You don’t use shopping as a pastime.

You don’t buy on impulse.

You save rather than borrow.

You forego excess.

You overcome destructive habits.

You get adequate sleep each night.

You are healthy.

You are fit.

You resolve your anger.

You overcome hate.