Everyone needs motivation from time to time. Parents and teachers play a significant role in the holistic development of a child. Parents are a child’s first mentors, and teachers are second. Both are crucial in motivating kids and helping them build a positive attitude toward life. But can one always depend on another person for motivation? Most of us have been in situations where we had to push and drive ourselves through difficult situations. This is where having a strong positive belief system and a powerful self-image helps. The stronger one’s belief system is, the harder it is to shatter it. But how do we nurture a positive belief system?
Great achievers are people who can visualize their dreams and motivate themselves. Every great achievement comes with a lot of hard work and perseverance. The key is to stay hopeful and optimistic throughout the journey. Does that sound easy? Not at all. Positive self-talk and a growth mindset are habits we need to develop gradually from childhood. Have you ever experienced a situation where you have come across a motivational quote that gave you the boost you wanted at that point? Motivational quotes are just words, but these words can be powerful at times you have to take a difficult step all by yourself. Does it sound unrealistic that reading or repeating positive affirmations would work wonders in your life? Well, it’s no magic. Studies show that our brain sometimes confuses the difference between reality and imagination. Regular repetition of statements makes your brain accept them as facts and believe it. When you believe you can do something, your actions follow your thoughts. Creating a mental image of you doing something like conquering your fear of heights by doing air diving activates the same areas of the brain that are involved when you attempt to do it in real life. This is what help you build your confidence. Affirmations are a step towards the change. It works only when combined with your efforts.
It is natural to worry and be anxious about what is ahead. One should realize that the solution to all problems lies within. The Worrysaurusis a beautiful story written by Rachel Bright portraying the little worries that kids can have and how they can take control of their fears and overcome them [1]. Worrysaurus, the little dinosaur, plans a special picnic. But soon, he starts worrying about things that might go wrong. But Worrysaurus soon realizes that he can defeat his fears. He remembers his mother’s words: “Don’t you worry now, my lovely, you MUST try not to fret. If it’s not a happy ending, then it hasn’t ended yet.” Worrysaurus says: “I will stand up tall, I can be strong, I will chase my fears away, All is well and all is good.” Like Worrysaurus, most kids get anxious about the things ahead. ‘The Worrysaurus’ is a fun illustrated story to help children understand that it is natural to feel anxious and it is easier than they think to tackle their fears and enjoy every moment.
How can parents include affirmations in their kid’s daily routines? Quotes coloring books for kids would be a perfect start and an excellent way for parents to nurture positive thoughts and self-esteem in their children. Positive affirmation coloring books are available for all ages and are becoming increasingly popular [2]. According to psychologists, coloring helps refocus our attention, relax our brains and restore the feeling of well-being. Positive affirmations coloring books are an easy way to enter a world of inspiration and motivational self-expression through creativity. Positive thinking is a healthy way of living; it can be life-changing. Once kids learn to feel better about themselves, they will assert themselves, visualize and design their destiny.
