**Affirmations are positive statements about yourself. Repeating them can rewire negative thinking over time. The key is choosing affirmations that fit the child’s needs and saying them in engaging ways. **
Some affirmations your child can use are:
I stay calm when taking tests
I’m prepared and know the material
I can ask for help if I struggle
Anxiety won’t control me
Make it fun – write them on colorful sticky notes and say them together while breathing.
I can be myself; real friends accept me
I’m worthy of love as I am
My confidence attracts people who appreciate me
I can handle uncomfortable social situations
You can also sing little songs with the phrases or roleplay using them in real life.
Affirmations don’t cure anxiety. But declaring these simple positive truths builds emotional strength over time. The more kids repeat them, the more the words reshape their self-talk.
Let’s try some sample affirmations!
My thoughts don’t control my life
It’s OK to make mistakes
I can handle difficult feelings
Grab some markers and sticky notes to make it engaging. Have them repeat the phrases daily, with feeling. Say them together while breathing if it helps. Song lyrics also work!
Affirmations alone aren’t enough. But combined with professional help, they give anxious children more power to face each day with courage and hope.
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