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Why Self-Confidence Matters
It often seems that confidence is elusive, like a smoky mirage. Sometimes, it feels exhilarating and wonderful; other times it can be frustrating. the 75 Positive affirmations printable is the perfect tool for any homeschool.
But I’ll let you in on a little secret: you can build up your self-confidence and that of your homeschooled kiddos. ‘How?’ you ask…
It’s simple.
Start by recognizing that confidence is a skill to learn. You set a goal and take small steps each day to work towards it. before you know it all the positive statements will produce a positive attitude.
What Is Self-Confidence?
Self-confidence isn’t tangible. You can’t touch it and say, “This is confidence.”
It’s something we get a feeling for when we, or others, have it.
We can also recognize when someone lacks it. Even when they try to attempt to compensate for it. Sometimes we sense it and feel bad for them.
The good news is that self-confidence is a soft skill, which means you can learn it and apply it to your daily life. It’s not fixed, like your height for example. It’s mainly based on your mindset and the actions you do to follow through.
You can boost your confidence and self-esteem by trusting your abilities. Seeing yourself succeed in your mind is the first step in making better decisions. Then, when your decisions make your life better, your confidence gets a nice little boost. And round and round it goes.
Bear in mind that confidence is infectious. Even though we can’t see it, we still sense other people’s confidence levels in the way they behave and speak.
When someone is confident, they exude excitement and energy. You’re motivated to work hard and feel that same energy.
The downside is it goes both ways. When one person lacks confidence, it can deflate everyone around them. They just get the sense that there’s no point in trying. It can even affect mental health.
Why Does Self-Confidence Matter?
There are different reasons why being confident can improve your life. Below, you’ll find a few examples of how it can make you a happier, more fulfilled individual.
Allows You to Take Positive Risks
We all need confidence to bring balance and a sense of direction in our lives. Making a conscious decision to develop your confidence will allow you to take positive risks. It gets you out of your comfort zone and puts you on the path to success.
The trick is understanding your own strength. You have to believe that you can master whatever skill you’re striving towards. Yes, it’ll be weird and difficult in the beginning. Yes, you’ll make mistakes along the way. So what?
That’s what life is about. This is what boosts your self-esteem and makes you better at everything you do.
Empowers You to Embrace Your Failures
We all make mistakes. We all fail and meet obstacles in our lives.
The key is to understand that failures are a necessary part of progress. Read that again and really take it in.
Often, we feel that when we fail, it’s the end of the journey. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth.
To fully embrace your failures, you have to think of them as detours. When you’re forced to change lanes or take a detour that doesn’t mean the entire journey is over. It just means you’re taking a different path, but you’ll get there eventually.
Now, why do some people succeed after failing and others don’t? Those who manage to learn from their mistakes tend to go over what went wrong and find a way to fix it.
In other words, they use their failures to their advantage. They use them to prop them up and give them the push they need to keep going on their path.
Let’s take a second to think about Thomas Edison and Michael Jordan. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of these two names? Success? Fame? Glory? All of the above?
How about failure? You’re probably saying to yourself, ‘These are two of the most prominent members of society. They haven’t failed.’
Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but they have—many times, in fact. Yet, they’re smart enough to use their failures as stepping stones to aim higher and work harder. Imagine our much our lives would have been impacted if these two men had given up every time they failed!
One of Edison’s quotes about refining the light bulb is, “I haven’t failed. I’ve found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
Enables You To Trust Yourself
Many times, we can be our own worst enemies. We critique every move, every word, and every thought over and over again.
In moderation, it can be a great incentive to do better. Although, this only works if we treat ourselves with the same kindness and empathy, we show others. Sadly, it doesn’t happen very often.
The best way to break out of that negative self-talk is to have faith in yourself. Have faith in your decisions. Even if you made mistakes in the past, that doesn’t necessitate future failures.
Own up to your bad decision, embrace it, and move on. That’s now part of your DNA; it’s helping shape a stronger, more resilient person.
Imagine it being part of your arsenal or a superpower. Now, you’ve turned your mistake into something that can make you more resilient and less anxious.
A Note To Parents
Self-confidence is an integral part of who you are. Understanding why it matters can mean the difference between being happy and being miserable.
Having that self-assurance can help boost your relationships and career. You’ll also be able to inspire others to become happier, more fulfilled individuals. As parents, it’s our joy to teach and inspire our kids. Boosting self-confidence in kids of all ages is just part of the job description, isn’t it?
But sometimes it’s difficult. helping our kids find daily positive affirmations while struggling with our own positive thinking can lead to homeschool burnout.
It’s time for a fresh start. Start the day, or week off on a positive note with the list from the positive affirmations printable below. You will find that taking simple steps to use positive words in your daily routine will bring the best results.
Keep an eye out for a small change in your child’s behavior and comment on the positive experience they had. It makes a big difference and helps create a positive day for every family member. Keep reading for fun ways and super easy ways to build self-confidence in your homeschool.
Sign up for the free printable affirmations. There is even a fun activity included in the free affirmation download at the end of the post for decorating a jar to keep the free affirmation in. It’s a powerful resource for the entire family to use the power of words to encourage others with their favorite affirmations and positive phrases.
Motivational affirmations produce positive thoughts and kindness toward ourselves and others. Your family is going to love hearing these.
Who wouldn’t want to eliminate negative thoughts and hear these Positive affirmations in their Homeschool?
Bottom line … hearing positive thoughts and affirmations spoken helps kids learn that words are valuable and a powerful tool. But, maybe you just aren’t sure how to get started. Let’s break it down into a few manageable, positive steps.
Everyone needs to know they are doing a good job, making a difference, and are deeply loved. Everyone needs to know that their family is here to help them & that they have what it takes to succeed even on the hard days of homeschooling. Sometimes the simple act of positive affirmations needs to be spoken to ourselves and sometimes they need to be heard by someone else. Either way, they are a great way to squash negative self-talk and work to ward a more positive mindset.
The positive Affirmations Printable Builds a Strong identity with ‘I am’ statements
- I am capable & smart!
- I am an important part of my family.
- I am flexible. When plans change, I choose to roll with it!
- I am awesome!
- I am building my brain muscles today!
- I am creative.
- I am relaxed and calm
- I am resilient. I am strong & successful, even after I experience a setback.
- I am making good choices today.
- I am an inspiration to my siblings and & my parents.
- I am surrounded by my family who loves me.
- I am so proud of myself.
- I am a rock star!
- I am staying focused today.
- I am a leader.
- I am happy.
- I am healthy.
- I am smart.
- I am kind.
- I am beautiful.
- I am brave.
- I am worthy.
- I am grateful.
- I am important.
- I can do it on my own! I am capable, strong, and wise!
Encourage Positive choices with these Affirmations
- Today I choose fun! I’ll do one of the following: Write with rainbow colors, Read aloud like a pirate or do math upside down on the couch!
- I’m not going to let my brothers or sisters get in the way of learning. Today I will finish my work.
- I will put on my ‘positive pants’ and get my work done today!
Positive Affirmations that Promote Perseverance
- Learning new things takes courage. I am a courageous learner.
- Today, I am training my brain. That’s hard work, but it is worth it!
- I CAN do this!
- Today I will not give up!
- Mistakes are proof that I am trying. Today I welcome mistakes.
- I CAN do hard things.
- I will try as many times as it takes.
- I can do this! Challenge Accepted!
- My work has greatly improved. Look how far I’ve come!
The Positive affirmations Printable encourages the joy of learning
- I enjoy math!
- I am always learning.
- I love challenges.
- I can learn anything.
- I will be patient with myself. Learning new things takes time and practice.
- I got this!
Positive Affirmations about family togetherness
- I can ask for help when I need it. My family is here to help me.
- ‘The expert in anything was once a beginner’~Helen Hayes.
- My mom and dad are here to help me.
- I will accept help today. Accepting help is a sign that I am strong.
- My parents choose things for me to learn about because they care about me and want me to be successful.
- I can work independently today. Help is nearby if I need it.
Make Today Great with the Positive Affirmations Printable for your Homeschool
- Today I will trust the learning process
- Today I have the courage to try again
- Today, I’ll do my best work, no matter what!
- My worries do not control me today!
- Tomorrow I will start fresh. There are days when we truly have done enough for one day. The beauty of being homeschooled is that we can come back and try again the next day.
- I don’t have to be perfect today. I just have to try my best. (Progress, not perfection)
- Today I will have an attitude of gratitude.
- Today, I choose happiness!
- When I take care of myself, learning is easier. Check: Am I hungry? Tired? Need to burn off some energy? Need a break?
Positive Affirmations for the Homeschool Mom
Moms need positive daily affirmations too! There are so many amazing ways that homeschool moms create an atmosphere for positive change in their families. But sometimes, they need to hear that they are capable and confident to maintain their positive outlook on hoe educating their family.
Homeschool moms need positive affirmations too – just as much as the kiddos. Say these to yourself. Bless a homeschool friend joining you on the journey. Enter into a community with other homeschool families that you can encourage and be encouraged by.
You got this, Homeschool mama!
- You can trust yourself to be the best teacher for your child.
- You can allow your children to explore the world of learning at his or her own pace. The world is your classroom, remember.
- You can set your family’s schedule in a way that works best.
- You are a positive asset in your child’s life.
- You’ve gotten through hard days before, and you can do hard days again.
- You are gaining a wealth of knowledge alongside your children.
- Your children are learning to be kind, honest, helpful individuals – even on days when the math doesn’t get done.
- You are not alone in this sometimes crazy ride of homeschooling.
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How To Use The Positive Affirmations Printable In Your Homeschool.
Create an Affirmation Jar!
It’s pretty simple to implement. Intentional homeschooling has such a positive return on the investment of pouring love and joy into your homeschool.
Here is how to do it:
- Get the Positive affirmations printable.
- Find a pickle jar or other wide-mouthed jar and decorate it.
- Print out, cut & put the affirmations in a jar.
- Let each child choose from the jar an affirmation to work on each day or week.
- Create pictures, and find memory work, or scripture to reinforce the positive affirmation.
- Allow your child to decide if the affirmation is for themself or if they need to be sharing that positive affirmation with others.
- Help them decide who and how to follow through affirming others in the family.
Encourage & Empower Your Homeschool with Positive Affirmations Printable
Grab the 75 homeschool Affirmations and the Affirmations Jar project below.
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