Positive Affirmations
What is a positive affirmation?
Positive phrases that are true that we tell ourselves to help with negative thoughts
What is a coping skill?
An action I can choose to help myself feel better when I am down
This emotion can look like a smile, sound like a laugh, or feel like everything is going great
How can I use PERSEVERANCE out in the world?
reaching my goals, finishing my chores, completing challenges
True or False: Kindness is reserved for only our friends and family
False! We should treat every living thing with kindness, even if you may feel like they don't deserve it
What positive affirmation might I tell myself if I am feeling nervous before a test?
I can do this! I am smart! I can do challenging things! I will try my best!
What is a coping skill you can use when you are feeling tired?
Get enough sleep, go outside, have a snack, turn off your screens
This emotion can feel like nothing is going my way.
Frustration
How can I use RESPECT out in the world?
How can we show kindness to our peers?
Compliments, including others in activities, NOT gossiping or speaking negatively about others, using manners
What positive affirmation might I tell myself if I make a mistake?
Everyone makes mistakes. Mistakes help me grow. I choose to be positive. I forgive myself. Everyday is a new chance to make the right choice.
What is a coping skill you can use when you are feeling angry?
Deep breaths, journaling, go outside, take a break
This emotion can feel like nobody likes me or like I am not good enough. I might feel like I don't deserve love from others.
Lonely
How can I use INTEGRITY out in the world?
Being honest, following laws, paying bills, following the rules of games
How can we show kindness to adults?
Using manners, following expectations even if you disagree or don't want to, helping with chores
What positive affirmation might I tell myself if I am feeling betrayed?
I am allowed to feel sad. I am important and valuable. I deserve love.
What is a coping skill you can use when you are feeling frustrated?
Write about your feelings, talk to a trusted friend, take a breath, take a break
This emotion can feel like my temperature is getting hotter, my muscles are getting tense, and might sound like a scream. Sometimes this emotion makes me cry.
Anger
How can I use DEDICATION out in the world?
Showing up to your job, exercising, learning and practicing a new skill
How can we show kindness to our environment?
Cleaning our room, recycling, putting things back where they belong, being grateful for what we have, appreciating nature around us
What positive affirmation might I tell myself if I am feeling lonely?
I love who I am. I am worthy of love. Loneliness will pass.
What is a coping skill you can use when you are feeling anxiety or worry?
Talk to someone, exercise, healthy eating, meditation, mindfulness
This emotion might come up when I have something important to do coming up that I am intensely worried about. Sometimes this emotion stops me from connecting with other people or attending social events. Fidgets, exercise, and positive affirmations can help with this negative emotion.
Anxiety
How can I use EMPATHY out in the world?
Asking others how they are doing/feeling, paying attention to how your actions are affecting other people, treating others how you would want to be treated
How can we show kindness to ourselves?
Eating healthy, exercising, speaking positively about ourselves, using coping skills when we feel negative emotions, being grateful for our talents