11 Mantras to Recite With Kids for Mental Health
Empower Your Kids with Positive Words - By Cora Gold
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Words are powerful. They can inspire, liberate, hurt and heal. What you say to your children can have a profound impact on their mental health. Your statements can shape their opinions about themselves, reverberating through their self-talk.
Harness the power of words to teach your kids mindfulness, help them develop a positive mindset and increase their confidence in overcoming adversities. Recite these 11 mantras with them.
1. “I Am Kind.”
Training your kids to remind themselves of their kindness can help them see the goodness in them — even if they are more naughty than nice sometimes. Internalizing this quality can encourage them to care about others, express it, be more respectful and generous and spread happiness.
2. “I Am Brave.”
Although children are naturally curious, exploring new environments and trying novel experiences can be frightening. This affirmation can help them conquer their fears, especially when exercising independence when you’re not around.
3. “I Enjoy New Things.”
Like adults, kids find comfort in the familiar. Breaking routine can induce anxiety due to the situation’s unpredictability. Making this statement their internal dialogue’s theme can persuade them to embrace change and grow.
4. "I Am Capable."
Low self-esteem stems from negative perceptions of oneself. Reinforcing this belief when using their inner voice can help your children form a high opinion of themselves and exhibit the proper attitude about their capabilities when facing challenges.
5. “Do My Best and Have Fun.”
This affirmation compels your young ones to do things with maximum effort while prioritizing enjoyment. It instills hard work without causing psychological trauma.
6. “I Like Challenging Myself.”
Difficulty causes discomfort. Instead of giving up, this assertion convinces your kids to welcome hardship, not shy away from distress.
7. “I Can Handle This.”
This reminder can help your children weather various trials and tribulations. It can help them gain control when situations become overwhelming.
8. “I Can't Do It — Yet.”
Believing this statement combats the stigma of failure, promotes self-awareness and fosters a growth mindset. It’s a memory aid to help your little ones remember that making mistakes is normal. It highlights what they need to work on and presents self-improvement opportunities.
9. “I Listen to My Heart.”
Affirmations like this help your kids tap into their spiritual side when making decisions instead of acting emotionally. Instructing them to consult their moral compass when dealing with ethical dilemmas enables them to behave accordingly.
10. “I See Beauty in Everything.”
Mentally noting the bright side of things is healthy for their overall wellness. It can train their mind to pay attention to silver linings and realize that negative situations aren’t all bad, finding a sense of meaning and purpose in life.
11. “I Am Gentle With Myself and Others.”
This affirmation preaches compassion for everyone, including oneself. How your kids talk to themselves manifests in their treatment of others. Help them practice positive self-talk to grow up as a loving and empathetic adult immune to self-loathing.
Raise Well-Adjusted Children With Life-Affirming Mantras
Words mold perception, and perception becomes reality. You can’t stop your little ones from having unpleasant thoughts about anything, nor can you stay by their side forever to quell their negativity. What you can do is teach them these affirmations so your constructive language can guide them through life and stay mentally fit.
