Affirmations for Kids
Did you know that positive self-talk, or affirmations, can help children feel more confident, be more likely to try new things, keep going when something feels hard, and have a more positive outlook.
What is an affirmation?
An affirmation is a positive statement used to help create a more optimistic mindset. Affirmations are a way of providing emotional support or encouragement. Affirmations are short phrases you repeat to change how you think or feel about yourself. Affirmations can change your behavior pattern from negative to positive.
What are some of the benefits of using affirmations?
Some studies show that positive affirmations can boost your sense of self, help with behavior change, and help perform under stress.
Ways to use Affirmations
This is simple. Pick an affirmation phrase and repeat it. Keep it simple but purposeful. You can say affirmations out loud, in your head, or in front of a mirror. Decide when and how often you are going to repeat the affirmation, then keep it consistent.
Simple affirmations you can use with your children:
- I can do hard things!
- I am brave
- I am kind
- I am happy
- I am smart
- I am proud of myself
- I get better with practice
Sources;
- https://zing-kids.com/zingblog/the-importance-of-positive-affirmations-for-kids
- https://bethtyson.com/2020/07/26/do-affirmations-for-children-work-building-brain-muscles-for-resilience/
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4814782/
- https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/how-to-use-affirmations-to-support-your-childs-learning?edu-2294-control=true
- https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/what-are-affirmations/
