By: Noemi Tasarra-Twigg
Positive affirmation is essentially thinking positively, believing in yourself and that you’ll get what you want. One of the most important elements of positive affirmation is repetition. In order for them to be effective, it is necessary to repeat them to yourself (write them down even) several times a day. Additionally, they have to be very specific.
While positive affirmation is not accepted by everyone as effective, there is strong evidence that it works, if used properly.
Our own Liz Parry has written about this in an article titled “How to use the power of positive affirmations“, where she suggests practical ways of making them work:
The way to use affirmations is to repeat them on a constant, daily basis so that they sink into your subconscious. You could incorporate this as part of your daily routine. For example, as you are brushing your teeth or showering, remind yourself to repeat your affirmations. As you are doing your hair or dressing, look at yourself in the mirror and repeat your affirmations. This is a very powerful way of making these statements hit home.
In many cases, when we talk about positive affirmations, it is in relation to adults; but that doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, children can benefit from them as well.
Children are not exempt from issues adults face – from lack of self-esteem to depression. There are, of course, professionals who deal with these children. They use various tools and methods – from personalized children’s books to storytelling to social activities to role-playing and much more – to help children become well-adjusted.
Positive affirmations for kids are also a useful and effective way to boost their confidence, especially if they see the same effect on their parents. If your child needs some help, then you may want to harness the power of positive affirmations together.
To make the impact even stronger, shake things up. Don’t limit yourself to reciting the affirmations throughout the day. Write short notes and put them inside your kid’s lunchbox. Place those notes on their nightstand. Spend time in the park and utter the affirmations.
Read More: https://www.thedailymind.com/happiness/30-positive-affirmations-for-kids/
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