Feeling Calm and Strong: A Special Message for Children
It’s Okay to Feel All Your Feelings
Have you ever had a day when everything felt really big and maybe even a little scary? Maybe you were nervous about a test, or something at home made you sad, or you just felt mad and didn’t know why. That happens to everyone, even grown-ups! Sometimes, the world feels noisy, busy, and hard to understand. But guess what? You have a superpower inside you that can help you feel better, calmer, and stronger.
A Wonderful Affirmation: ‘I am calm and strong. When I breathe and notice my feelings, I make good choices every day.’
Let’s talk about a magical sentence called an affirmation. An affirmation is something you say to yourself to remind you how strong and awesome you are. The affirmation we are learning today is:
“I am calm and strong. When I breathe and notice my feelings, I make good choices every day.”
What does this mean?
– I am calm and strong: This means that even when things feel tough, you can find peace and strength inside yourself. “Calm” is like the quiet stillness you feel when you lie in bed and listen to your breathing. “Strong” is remembering all the times you tried your best, even if things were hard.
– When I breathe and notice my feelings: When you take a deep breath and think about how you feel, you give yourself a moment to pause. This is important! If you’re angry, scared, or sad, stopping to breathe helps you understand yourself.
– I make good choices every day: When you know how you feel, you can decide what to do next. Maybe you choose to ask for help, or to take a break, or to try again. Every day, you have chances to make choices that help you and others.
This affirmation is like a gentle friend in your heart. Every time you say it, you remind yourself that you can handle whatever comes your way. You are calm. You are strong. And you can make good choices—one breath at a time.
How to Use Your Affirmation Every Day
Here’s a super simple way to practice being calm and strong every day:
One-Minute Breathing Trick
– Step 1: Find a quiet spot, or just sit where you are.
– Step 2: Close your eyes if you want, or look at something peaceful.
– Step 3: Take a deep breath in through your nose, and count “One… two… three…”
– Step 4: Breathe out slowly, and count “Three… two… one…”
– Step 5: As you breathe, say the affirmation in your mind:
“I am calm and strong. When I breathe and notice my feelings, I make good choices every day.”
– Step 6: Notice how your body feels. Maybe your shoulders relax, your heart feels lighter, or your face smiles just a little.
Try this whenever you need it: in the morning before school, when you feel upset, or anytime you want to remember your strength. The more you practice, the stronger your superpower grows!
Keep Growing Strong with Daily Affirmations
Do you want to feel calm, strong, and happy every single day? There is an easy way to get help right on your phone or tablet! The EXINSPIREA app gives you new affirmations every day, just for kids like you. These special messages can help you remember how amazing you are, and give you ideas for handling big feelings.
Try the EXINSPIREA App Today!
– Get reminders to say your affirmations each day.
– Choose your favorite positive messages.
– Learn new tips to feel braver, kinder, and more peaceful.
– Build your calm and strong superpower even more!
Ask your parents or guardians to help you install the EXINSPIREA app so you can start your journey to feeling your best every day. Remember: You are calm. You are strong. And with each breath, you make good choices that help you grow.
Let your superpower shine, and share your calm and strong heart with the world!
