Charm Words: Daily Affirmations for Kids

It's important to know that we have the power to say "no" when we feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Let’s practice saying “no” when we’re faced with situations that go against our boundaries. It’s normal to feel nervous saying no, but it’s better to decline rather than regret our decision to go against our instincts. We can trust our guts and stay true to ourselves just by saying one word: No. Subscri...

Building trust isn’t easy– but we can learn to trust that our lives will take us where we need to go. We can learn to have faith in our future by being brave and open-minded. When we take risks, we learn new skills, meet new people, and find unique opportunities, which can lead us to our bright future. It’s also important to remember that we are never alone in our journey. There are always people...

There are so many adjectives we can use to describe ourselves. The words “bold” and “brilliant” are two that can really show who we are! Why? Because we are creative, smart, and resourceful. We have big dreams, great talents, and vibrant ideas. Our fearlessness and radiance can make a difference in the world, and we should always believe in ourselves and our abilities! Subscribe to Our Newsletter...

Openly expressing our feelings can be difficult sometimes, but it's an important skill to learn. We can start opening up about our emotions and thoughts by describing our feelings to someone we trust. We can even practice writing down our feelings in a journal. Let’s strive to find safe and comfortable ways to express ourselves! The more we practice communicating, the more confident we become! Sub...

Establishing boundaries is an important part of self-care. Boundaries are the limits of what we feel safe or comfortable with. It’s super important to clearly communicate to our peers what they are. If someone does overstep our limits, we can kindly and confidently remind them of our boundaries. Let’s also be sure to respect other peoples’ boundaries as well, because everyone has a right to feel s...

Making choices can be scary. Especially when a room full of people are looking at you to make a decision. But when we believe in ourselves, we can overcome this challenge. Fill yourself with the confidence to make the right decisions to help yourself and others around you, and you’ll never steer yourself in the wrong direction. Today’s affirmations are all about being comfortable with making choic...

The human mind is difficult to understand, but one thing that we know is that the mind can influence our actions and our mood. All we have to do is focus on positive and happy thoughts. Soon enough, those thoughts will become our normal state of thinking. Today, we’ll practice thinking happy and positive thoughts together. Subscribe to Our Newsletter & Receive a Free 10 Min Bedtime Meditation: htt...

Our imagination can take us to places that we’ll never reach in real life. But sometimes, the things in our mind can be brought into reality. This is called creativity. Embrace your creative energy, because a good imagination is a powerful thing to have. Today’s affirmations are all about finding comfort in our imagination. Subscribe to Our Newsletter & Receive a Free 10 Min Bedtime Meditation: ht...

You are complete. You should never try too hard to be perfect, because you are perfect the way you were born. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else, because you are one of a kind. Today, we’re going to accept that we are perfect just the way we are. Because there might be billions of people in this world, but there’s only one of you. Subscribe to Our Newsletter & Receive a Free 10 Min Bedtime Medi...

You may have heard that knowledge is power. That’s because the more information we know, the better we understand our world and how it works. And in the long run, this can help to empower us as we make decisions, pursue opportunities, and form relationships with one another. Subscribe to Our Newsletter & Receive a Free 10 Min Bedtime Meditation: https://mailchi.mp/abfc/charmwordsIf you love Charm...

Some tasks seem too big or too complicated. But you can do anything as long as you pace things out the right way. When something seems too complicated, take a moment to break the task down into steps, because nobody can take two steps at the same time. We all walk one step at a time. Figure out what needs to be done first and hyperfocus on that. Taking small steps like this makes anything more dig...

Did you know that learning can be like a game? Every time you learn something new, it’s like unlocking a new skill that you can use in your everyday life. Your mind is like a sponge, and when you have fun with your learning, there’s no limit to how much knowledge you’ll soak up. Today’s affirmations are all about having fun while learning. Subscribe to Our Newsletter & Receive a Free 10 Min Bedtim...

We hear the Golden Rule quite a bit - it goes like this: “Treat others the way YOU want to be treated.” This reminds us to be compassionate, patient, and respectful toward the people in our lives. Today’s affirmations are about thoughtfulness. Treating others well is not only a reflection of our own character, but it also shows that we care about making someone else feel appreciated and special.

Feeling sick is never any fun. Sometimes when we’ve experienced illnesses, we can develop anxiety over it. But it’s good to remind ourselves that more often than not, we have the power to keep our minds and bodies healthy! Today’s affirmations are about reassuring ourselves and taking action. We can promise to take good care of our bodies by getting lots of sleep, eating well, exercising, washing...

There are times in life when things might not go as planned. It’s easy to be blindsided by something difficult, especially during times of happiness. When these unpleasant moments pop up, it’s important to know that you’re strong enough to get through them. Today’s affirmations are all about having that strength to know you can get through these times. Subscribe to Our Newsletter & Receive a Free...

Having a great day starts with you and your mind. By starting your day with the optimism that you will have a good day no matter what, you’re taking charge and getting ahead of anything that can go wrong. When you tell yourself that you’re going to have the best day, you’re filling yourself with good, positive energy that is unwavering. So, today, our affirmations are all about choosing to have th...

Life can be a rollercoaster at times. There’s always something going on that needs our attention. That’s why it’s important to have some time during our week where we’re in a state of relaxation. Our minds need this calm, so we can reflect, process and heal. In today’s affirmations, we’ll enter this state of calm together. Are you ready? Subscribe to Our Newsletter & Receive a Free 10 Min Bedtime...

There are times when others might hurt us. Sometimes they might not mean it, but there are times when they do. But when this happens, you have the power to forgive. When you forgive, two very special things happen. Number one, you don’t let this disruption stop you from living in peace. And number two, you help the other person understand that although they might have done something wrong, they ha...

Being kind and considerate to others is how we form healthy relationships with our peers and family members. But sometimes, when we focus on other relationships, we can forget about the ones we have with ourselves. It’s important to practice that patience and compassion with our own minds and bodies, too. Today’s Charm Words are about treating ourselves the way we treat loved ones. Subscribe to Ou...

Do you know what humility is? It means being gracious and respectful instead of bragging or showing off. Humility is a great trait to have, but when we take it too far, we can put ourselves down unnecessarily. We all deserve to have our strengths and accomplishments acknowledged. It can help us feel confident in our abilities and seen by others. That’s why we’re going to start allowing ourselves t...

In our lifetime, there will be instances when we feel stressed, scared or uncertain of what the future holds. Having bad days is normal and happens to the best of us. By finding ways to assure and calm ourselves down, we find productive strategies to deal with our anxieties. Today’s Charm Words are about learning to self-soothe. Subscribe to Our Newsletter & Receive a Free 10 Min Bedtime Meditatio...

Having faith in ourselves is a crucial part of growing up. The power of self-belief fuels our confidence, amplifies our potential for success, and has a positive impact on our mental health. Today’s Charm Words are about believing in our choices. Subscribe to Our Newsletter & Receive a Free 10 Min Bedtime Meditation: https://mailchi.mp/abfc/charmwordsIf you love Charm Words please be so kind to le...

Confidence. How can we sum that up? One easy way is to frame it as “I can!” instead of “I can’t.” Encouraging this mindset within ourselves is necessary as it helps us feel capable of navigating our world and experiences. Today’s Charm Words are about trusting in ourselves. Doing so lets us move forward and achieve anything we want! Subscribe to Our Newsletter & Receive a Free 10 Min Bedtime Medit...

Choosing peace is a powerful choice that can bring happiness and positivity to ourselves and others. Choosing peace means staying calm and peaceful, even in stressful situations. We can be in control of our feelings and actions by taking deep breaths and thinking positively. Also we can be kind to others, even when they're unkind to us– it can create a peaceful environment. Let’s also remember tha...

Let’s take a moment to look back on all that we’ve accomplished. Whatever our goals and journeys are, we’ve come a long way– and we should take pride in that! Feeling proud of ourselves is a great feeling! It's a sign that we believe in ourselves and our abilities. Don't be afraid to share our accomplishments with others - they will be happy for us and will want to celebrate with us. Remember, eve...