It’s a beautiful time of year and while many of us are celebrating, some of us may be hanging around loved ones more. Getting together with loved ones can be fun but sometimes, it can be draining.

Amongst every group of people, there are people who have kind intentions and those who don’t. If you are someone who brings life and light, you may notice people flocking to you for your time because you will give it. However, just because you are light, doesn’t mean that you always have to share it. You can keep some for yourself and protect yourself from people who want your light.

Here are 12 Affirmations to protect you from people who want to steal your light:

1. I am a good person.

2. I am allowed to say ‘no’ sometimes.

3. I have kind intentions.

4. Someone’s opinion of me is an opinion.

5. I give to those who give back to me.

6. I am my own energy source.

7. I fill myself up with love and affection.

8. I am enough.

9. I validate myself.

10. I can influence another but cannot save another.

11. I give respect to others and I get respect back.

12. Truth is my foundation.