Daily positive affirmations are an incredibly powerful tool kids (and adults) can use to build confidence.
If you are like me, you are trying to raise strong, confident children who believe in themselves and know their worth. As a mom to three girls, I am giving you the best daily positive affirmations that we use.
You are going to learn all about positive affirmations from “I never give up” and “I can do hard things” to “I forgive myself for my mistakes” and more.
After reading about daily positive affirmations you are going to be so excited to start doing these with your kids.
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Daily Positive Affirmations
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What are Positive Affirmations?
Positive affirmations are positive statements or phrases that you recite out loud about yourself. Positive affirmation examples would be “I can handle anything that comes my way” or “My mistakes help me learn and grow”.
By saying positive things you can motivate yourself, build your confidence as well as your self-esteem.
Why Do Positive Affirmations With Kids?
Young kids are very impressionable whether it be negative or positive things they are hearing. By having kids do daily positive affirmations you are helping them overpower any negative self-talk and building their confidence.
A couple of years ago I started doing daily positive affirmations with my children. I say roughly 5-10 positive affirmations that my kids repeat after me. It has become part of our morning routine.
One of the positive affirmations I would often times say is “I can do hard things.”
I didn’t realize the impact of our daily affirmations until one day when I was at the park with my two-year-old. She was climbing a piece of equipment meant for the bigger kids and I asked her if she would like help. My daughter replied “No Mommy, I can do hard things” and continued to climb to the top all by herself.
It was eye-opening to see how powerful daily affirmations could be and watch my toddler use an affirmation to motivate and believe in herself.
How To Do Daily Positive Affirmations
There are many ways to do daily positive affirmations with kids. One way to do them is by saying a positive affirmation out loud and having your child repeat it after you.
This is the way I do it with my children each morning before school. I choose 5-10 daily affirmations and have them repeat each one back to me.
I find it helpful to do it this way because I can customize the affirmation for each of my daughters based on what they may be going through at that time.
Another way to do daily positive affirmations is by taping up positive affirmation cards throughout the house and having your kids say them out loud as they come across them such as by their toothbrush, towel, dresser, etc. You could even put them in their lunch box as a reminder when they are at school.
A third way to do daily affirmations is by putting affirmation cards in a jar and having your child draw one out every morning and then saying it out loud 3x.
*When doing these daily positive affirmations with your kids make sure you also do them yourself. Not only are they beneficial for you but your kids are hearing you talk positively about yourself.
What To Do When Your Kids Don’t Want To Do Their Daily Positive Affirmations?
There are days when my kids are just not in the mood to do daily positive affirmations. When this happens, I still do the affirmations with them.
I will say the affirmation out loud like normal and give a pause to have them repeat it. If they do not repeat the affirmation after me, I then repeat the affirmation for them but replace the word “I” with their name.
Regardless, of whether your child says the positive affirmation, they still hear the positive statements about themselves. They also hear that you believe these great things about them which can be impactful as well.
How Can Teachers Use Positive Affirmations?
If you are a teacher, then doing daily positive affirmations with your students can be a great addition to your morning routine. Make a positive affirmation wall and then fill it with positive affirmation cards (check out my free printable below). Then, each day have your students choose an affirmation card to share out loud with the class.
Positive Affirmation List
Here is the list of positive affirmations that kids, teens, and adults can say out loud to themselves to help build their confidence.
Part 1
1. I am brave
2. I am strong
3. I can do hard things
4. I never give up
5. I am kind
6. I am worthy
7. I am loved
8. I am creative
9. I am caring
10. I believe in myself
11. I am helpful
12. I am smart
13. I am going to make today a great one
14. I make the world a better place
15. I am honest
16. My ideas are important
17. I am enough
18. I am proud of myself
19. I can get through anything
20. I am valuable
21. I am perfect just the way I am
22. I am unique
23. I am a good friend
24. I am resilient
25. I am trustworthy
26. I am patient and understanding
Part 2
27. I have a great memory
28. I am extraordinary
29. I am a hard worker
30. I am confident
31. I am funny
32. I am not afraid to ask for help
33. I am curious
34. I am not alone
35. I am an active listener
36. It is okay to make mistakes
37. I am a leader
38. I do my best
39. I forgive myself for my mistakes
40. I learn from my mistakes
41. I can achieve anything
42. My feelings matter
43. I am beautiful
44. I have a great imagination
45. I love myself
46. I am grateful
47. I am important
48. I am courageous
49. I am respectful
50. I do the right thing
51. I control my own happiness
52. I stand up for what I believe
Part 3
53. Every day is a fresh start
54. When I fall I get back up
55. I can change the world
56. Today I will spread positivity
57. I am a great sister/brother
58. I am learning and growing at my own pace
59. I am surrounded by love and support
60. I am a good student
61. I can solve problems
62. I am special in my own way
63. I am a great teammate
64. My voice matters
65. I am thoughtful and considerate of other people’s feelings
66. I lend a hand to those in need
67. It’s okay to not know everything
68. I deserve happiness
69. I can do things without being asked
70. I have what it takes
71. Not everything goes according to plan and that is okay
72. My feelings are real
73. I include others
74. I am generous
75. My brain is powerful
76. Whatever I do, I do my best
77. I will challenge myself
78. I support and lift others up
Part 4
79. I spread kindness
80. I trust myself to make good decisions
81. Today, I will look at the bright side of things
82. I will do my best today
83. There is no one else in this world who is exactly like me
84. I am going to have a great day
85. Challenges make me stronger
86. The world is a better place with me in it
87. I am talented
88. I am determined
89. I am resourceful
90. I am fun to be with
91. I am adventurous
92. I won’t let my fears hold me back
93. I can handle anything that comes my way
94. My dreams are achievable
95. I am ready for today
96. I can learn anything
97. Nothing is impossible for me
98. My success is up to me
99. My mistakes help me learn and grow
100. I am human and we all make mistakes
101. Today I’m going to shine
102. I choose to think positively
103. I treat others with respect
104. I am a problem solver who finds solutions
Part 5
105. I am a good sport, win or lose
106. I am open to new ideas
107. I am artistic
108. I have a heart of gold
109. Nothing can stop me
110. I set a great example for others
111. I am someone people look up to
112. I can accomplish anything I set my mind to
113. I am clever
114. I make great observations
115. I love the person I am becoming
116. I don’t compare myself to others because we all are unique
117. The things that make me different are the things that make me ME
118. I have so much to offer
119. I belong
120. It’s okay to have hard days
121. I am allowed to take up space
122. I treat myself with kindness
123. I have big dreams
124. I do not need to change for anyone
125. I am capable
126. I am powerful
127. I am forgiving
128. There is no limit to my potential
129. I am motivated
130. I am grateful for the good things in my life
After you’ve gone through these daily positive affirmations try coming up with your own unique daily affirmations.
Positive Affirmations Printable Poster
I created these positive affirmation signs that you can print and frame to hang in your child’s room or classroom. There are a few different designs and sizes to choose from.
For my kids’ rooms, I used the 16×20 size and printed them using Shutterfly. On the Shutterfly website, I went to Large Format Prints and clicked on the 16×20 size.
Then, I uploaded the 16×20 positive affirmation printable. You’ll have the option of glossy, matte, or cardstock. I ordered the cardstock but you could also print using either of the other two options.
Once you have your positive daily affirmation sign printed then place it in a frame like this. Hang it in a place your child will see often such as in their bedroom or bathroom.
Positive Affirmation Cards
Here are the positive affirmation cards for you to download and print. To use these affirmation cards, first cut each individual card out. Then you can either tape them up around the house or place them in a jar and draw one out every day.
It can be helpful, especially if you’re a teacher, to laminate the daily positive affirmation cards. This way, you can use them over and over again and not have to reprint them in the future!
Amazon Basics Laminator
Laminating Sheets
I hope you loved these daily positive affirmations. Let me know if you have any other great affirmations for kids!
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