Table 1.

THRIVE intervention self-affirmation messages

I am worth the effort I invest in my health

Everyday I become stronger and healthier

My body grows stronger every day

I am grateful to be alive. It is my joy and pleasure to live another wonderful day

I am beating breast cancer. I can take anything life throws at me

All of my interactions with medical personnel will be positive and pleasant

I honor my body by trusting the signals that it sends me

I am confident, beautiful and graceful

I allow my body to become an environment for health and healing

I feel great when I take care of myself

I love and respect my body