Self-esteem is all about how much we value ourselves and how worthwhile they feel. Self-esteem is so important as feeling good about the self affects behaviour. Often children with higher self esteem can make friends easily and are happier and more able to appreciate their abilities.
Healthy self esteem is also make children resilient against the world and challenges they may face. Children who feel good about themselves find it easier to handle conflicts. Children with lower self esteem can find life’s challenges a major anxiety and can become withdrawn, depressed and anxious full of self- critical thoughts.
Here are some simple exercises to help boost children’s self-esteem:
Tall Tree
Sit up as straight as you can and imagine you are a tall tree. Feel yourself being rooted to the ground. You feel very solid and secure and strong. Feel your whole body getting taller and taller and stronger. Stay strong and tall.
Smile
Close your eyes and just smile. As you smile, think about all the things you like in your life and all the things you like about yourself. Keep smiling.
Positive affirmations
Repeat these as often as possible:
‘I am positive and everything that happens is good’ or ‘I am special and I make a difference’ You might even like to theme your day as a positive, happy, confident, joyful or special day and do things that make you feel that way. Here are some ideas: I am unique, i am special, I think about all the things that make me special, I choose thoughts that make me feel good about myself, I deserve to have good in my life, I love the fact that I am different and unique, I am not afraid to be different, I am not afraid to be special, I know that I am loved and respected, I love and respect myself, I believe in myself I know that I make a difference to those around me, I feel good about myself. I believe in myself. I believe in myself I believe in myself, I feel confident, I fill my mind with positive thoughts about myself, I am proud of the things I have achieved. I congratulate myself. I love myself, I am unique and wonderful, I love and accept myself, I love and accept myself.
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