An affirmation is anything we say or think about ourselves. All the stuff we say inside our head is a kind of affirmation, we are reinforcing what we think and feel with every thought and word.

We can use affirmations to support us in moving through negative feelings and focusing on how we want to feel or getting closer to something you want to happen.

We set up affirmations as if they have already happened using ‘I am’ rather than ‘I will’.

When we repeat positive affirmations verbally or by writing them down or reading them, we activate the pathways in our brains which help us to feel happy and positive.

When we affirm our desires, we create a belief that something is already true.

When we enter challenges with a positive mindset, we increase the likely hood that things will go well.

What we believe in is what we create!.

Affirmations can be particularly useful for young people who are experiencing challenges of any kind and can help kids truly believe in themselves so they can be happier and more confident to be themselves and that is what it means to SHINE Brightly!

You can view a collection of affirmations below.