Affirmations are positive statements that we say to ourselves to help combat negative thinking and self-talk. What we think becomes our outer experience. Did you know that children can have negative self talk?
Children can pick up negative self talk and thoughts from what they hear most from caregivers. That means, parents we have to watch our own self talk to ensure that we can manage the things we say to our children.
Include reciting affirmations in your daily routines, make it fun and memorable. Maybe create a song that you sing to your little one when getting dressed. Just write down the affirmations you want and add them to the tune of a favorite nursery rhyme. A universal tune is Frère Jacques. It can be as simple as saying I am happy, I am love.
When children are feeling brave, I imagine them to have self confidence, positive feelings of worthiness, and a sense of self. I believe when children have a healthy amount of these feelings they can stand up to bullies, and people telling them who they aren’t or what they can’t do. Affirmations are a great way to empower children. Below are 5 affirmations that can help instill courage in children.
I am strong.
I am a hard worker.
If someone is being unsafe, I will go ask for help.
I talk to myself with the same kindness I do a friend.
Crying shows inner strength, not weakness.
Saying affirmations helps us keep a healthy mindset. It is important to do affirmation work on a consistent basis, this consistency is what helps to create positive thoughts. Do you use affirmations with your children or for yourself?