When that life coach talked about making daily affirmations, I really doubt they meant yelling “fuck you, I’m the one with opposable thumbs around here, that means I’m in charge” to your house at large but you know, whatever works…
Also on top of my list of choice phrases I’ve said loudly to myself:
“Calm your tits and get on with it”
And
“I am going to make it through this year if it kills me.”