Positive Affirmations for Kids and Teenagers

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Affirmations are powerful words which anyone can recite daily. Positive affirmations for kids are even better.

This will ensure that they start to learn self-confidence and empowerment from a young age.

Affirmations are powerful words which affirm, or strengthen those who recite them.

Related to: 40 Positive Affirmations: Self Empowerment

I recently began reciting positive affirmations myself and have noticed the tremendous impact it has had on my self-esteem, thoughts, and emotions.

Recently, I reflected on when my low self-esteem began, and it started in my childhood. My parents encouraged me but I rarely affirmed myself.

One day the thought of typing positive affirmations for my daughters to affirm themselves crossed my mind.

I recognise the power of positive thinking and positive self-talk in my own life, and thought a print-out would be useful for kids. They could stick them on their walls or carry them around with them if they wanted to.

If kids can have more tools in their arsenal of self-confidence, that’s a good thing right? Right!

Why Positive Affirmations for Kids?

Affirmations strengthen those who recite them and can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Some kids may not express themselves to others in the most positive way. We’ve heard all too often about kids who taunt others in the playground, and notoriously, on social media.

Even worse is negative self-talk that can escalate if not reversed and replaced with positive words of encouragement and empowerment.

As soon as kids learn to talk and are faced with challenges, such as being unable to get their toy to do what they want, for example, they often yell out “I can’t do it!”

All these factors can eventually have a negative impact on kids’ minds and their self-confidence from quite a young age.

Science and affirmations

Scientific evidence informs us that when people self-affirm, central neural pathways responsible for positive, self-related information processing, are usually increased.

Another study showed that when we recite positive affirmations, we are better able to view negative information as more self-relevant and valuable.

We can learn from negative experiences.

Education and Affirmations

It’s no news that children face various challenges in school.

One study found that university students who self-affirmed increased their grades over three semesters. It is important to note that affirmation included verbal as well as written affirmations.

I often write my affirmations in my journal as well as recite them, and have noticed a boost in my self-confidence.

Your kids’ Happiness Means your Happiness

I don’t know about you, but when my children are happy and joyful, I’m happy and joyful.

Life surely can bring various challenges, which should be dealt with as they come. What’s key is how you deal with those challenges.

Generally speaking, when your children are joyful and empowered, you may also be joyful.

Consequently, this may positively influence your health and well-being.

Below are the positive affirmations for kids and teenagers.

60 Positive Affirmations for Kids and Teenagers

1. I am confident
2. I am extraordinary
3. I am a leader
4. I am powerful
5. I am empowered
6. I am destined for greatness
7. I am beautiful inside and out
8. I am harmonious
9. I am joyful
10. I am happy
11. I am positive
12. I radiate positivity
13. I choose to think positively
14. I am kind
15. I am whole
16. I am peaceful
17. I attract loving and peaceful people into my life
18. I attract the right people that will support my success
19. I support my friends to do their best
20. My friends support me to do my best
21. I get on well with my peers
22. I am patient
23. I am smart
24. I am intelligent
25. I am wise
26. I am blessed
27. I am a blessing to others
28. I am respectful
29. I am polite
30. I voice my opinions respectfully
31. I am aware of my emotions and actions
32. I choose my attitude
33. My positive thoughts create positive feelings
34. I am calm and relaxed
35. My voice matters
36. I learn from my experiences and make positive changes
37. My challenges help me grow
38. I am becoming the best version of myself
39. I forgive myself for my mistakes
40. I have self-control
41. I have endurance
42. I have understanding in my studies
43. I am successful in whatever I study
44. I am successful in whatever I put my mind to
45. Whatever work I do is good and successful
46. With the use of a few simple tools, I accomplish my academic goals
47. I am healthy
48. I am whole in my mind, body, and soul
49. Every day, in every way, and in everything, I am getting better and better
50. My dreams come from God and God has the power to accomplish them
51. My dreams will be accomplished
52. My creativity heals myself and others
53. With the use of a few simple tools, my creativity is flourishing
54. I create my future
55. My good work today means I have good consequences in future
56. My future is bright
57. My present and future is filled with joy
58. I am confident about my future
59. All things work in my favour
60. I am a beacon of light and my light shines brightly

I hope your children and young adults find these affirmations useful and empowering.

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Stay Uplifted.