Positive Affirmations Survey

If you've ever wondered whether the affirmations you repeat each morning are doing anything, a positive affirmations survey is a simple, practical way to find out. In plain terms: it helps you measure how people feel about affirmations, how often they use them, and whether those statements actually shift mood, motivation, or behavior.

What is a positive affirmations survey?

At its core, a positive affirmations survey is a short questionnaire that asks people about their practices and experiences with positive statements (for example, "I am capable" or "I deserve good things"). The survey can be used for personal insight, group coaching, workplace wellbeing programs, or informal research.

Why run one?

• Measure impact: See whether affirmations correlate with improvements in mood, confidence, or productivity.
• Understand practices: Learn how people create and use affirmationswhen, how long, and how often.
• Fine-tune content: Find which types of affirmations feel believable and which feel forced or unhelpful.
• Guide programs: Use results to build better coaching, workshops, or daily affirmation routines.

How to design a simple survey

Keep it short. Five to twelve questions is often enough. Mix question types: quick scales, multiple choice, and one short open-ended question for personal insights.

Sample questions

1. How often do you use positive affirmations? (Never / Rarely / Sometimes / Often / Daily)
2. How long have you been using affirmations? (<1 month / 16 months / 612 months / 1+ years)
3. How believable do you find the affirmations you use? (15 scale: Not believable to Very believable)
4. Have affirmations helped you with any of the following? (Choose all that apply: Confidence, Stress reduction, Goal focus, Mood lift, Nothing)
5. What kind of affirmations do you prefer? (I-am statements / Value-focused statements / Future-oriented statements / Gratitude-based)
6. On a typical day, how long do you spend on your affirmation practice? (Less than 1 minute / 15 minutes / 515 minutes / 15+ minutes)
7. Optional: Share one affirmation you use and how it affects you.

Distribution tips

Think about the people you're trying to reach. If this is for a class or workplace, a short online survey (Google Forms, Typeform) works well. For social media, a single-question poll can spark engagement. If you want deeper responses, invite participants to an optional follow-up interview.

How to analyze results (quick and friendly)

Start with the basics: percentages and averages. Look for patterns:

• If many people say affirmations feel unbelievable, try crafting statements that are slightly more specific and realistic.
• If short practices show benefits, recommend micro-routines (e.g., 2 minutes in the morning).
• Open-ended answers reveal language people resonate withuse those words to write more relatable affirmations.

Using survey results to improve affirmations

Turn data into action:

• Create versions of affirmations that match belief levels. For new users, gentler or skill-based statements like "I am learning to trust myself" often work better than absolute claims.
• Offer formats that match habits: audio reminders, sticky notes, or journal prompts depending on what respondents prefer.
• Share findings with participantspeople like to see how they compare to others. It also increases buy-in for any follow-up program.

Sample short survey template (copy and paste)

Heres a no-frills template you can adapt:

• Q1: How often do you use positive affirmations? (Never / Rarely / Sometimes / Often / Daily)
• Q2: How believable are your affirmations on a scale of 15?
• Q3: What benefits, if any, have you noticed? (Confidence / Reduced stress / Better focus / More optimism / None)
• Q4: How long do you spend on affirmation practice per day? (<1 / 15 / 515 / 15+ minutes)
• Q5: Please share an affirmation you use (optional): ____________

Practical tips to get reliable responses

• Keep it anonymous if you want honest answers about mental health or confidence.
• Offer an incentive for longer surveys (a free printable set of affirmations or a short coaching resource).
• Test the survey with a small group first to catch confusing wording.

Final thoughts

A positive affirmations survey is not a magic tool, but it's a practical way to learn what works for you or your group. It turns guesswork into insight, helps you write better affirmations, and makes it easier to build a daily habit that actually sticks. Start small, ask simple questions, and use what you learn to make gentle, believable changes.