Positive self-talk, or affirmations, are a powerful skill that can boast and protect self-esteem even in the most trying times. Affirmations don’t have to be elaborate. Even a simple 1 to 5 word affirmation will work.
“Yes, I can do this.” "DREAM!" "My future is full of potential. I will make no small plans." Works wonders when you are faced with a new challenge.
So, how do you convince your daughter that this works and it isn’t ‘stupid’ to talk to yourself?
Easy, model the behavior. This means you will need to develop some affirmations and speak them out loud when you need them. Here are a few affirmations to get you started. Your tween or teen will at some point ask what you are doing. She may even roll their eyes when you explain and suggest she try it sometime. Most, however, will try it the next time you aren’t looking.
Have an affirmation to share with others? Share it in the space below!
Ladon Brumfield
Executive Director
Girls Rule!
http://www.girlz-rule.org/
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Girls Rule! provides a safe environment for girls to "blend-out" rather than to "blend-in" as they confront subtle societal messages about their value and worth while discovering and setting goals to become the types of women they envision. The Program provides tools in: Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Exploration of Career Pathways, Math and Science Literacy, Economic Literacy, Health and Wellbeing and Violence Prevention.
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