Do you ever have negative thoughts?

• I will never learn this language.
• Nobody understands me.
• I don't belong here.

Affirmations are the opposite of negative thoughts. They are statements of truth that are positive in nature. 

• I believe in myself. 
• I have friends and family who love me.
• I am a hard worker.

Daily affirmations are a form of mental exercise that can transform your mind just like physical exercise transforms your body.

What Can Affirmations Do?

• Change your mood

• Relieve stress

• Improve your sense of self-worth

• Boost your confidence

20 Affirmations for English Learners

Listen and repeat these affirmations.

1. I learn a little bit every day.
2. I am doing my best.
3. I know more today than I knew yesterday. 
4. I am ready to learn something new today.
5. I can ask for help. 
6. I can help others who need me.
7. I can achieve my goals.
8. I can do difficult things.
9. I can learn from my mistakes.
10. I can use more than one language to communicate.
11. I play an important role in my community. 
12. I accept all of my emotions.
13. I am ready for a new challenge.
14. I am different and unique.
15. I treat others with kindness and respect.
16. I am grateful for my friends and family. 
17. I am thankful for my teacher.
18. I take care of my body and mind.
19. I focus on things that matter to me.
20. I feel wonderful.

5 Ways to Use Affirmations

Here are five things to try:

1. Write down one affirmation before bed every evening.

2. Write down one affirmation whenever you're experiencing a negative emotion (sadness, depression, fear).

3. Say (or sing) a daily affirmation in the shower!

4. Recite an affirmation silently before a test, exam, or other challenge.

5. Focus on your affirmations whenever you notice negative thoughts running through your mind.

Sentence Starters for Affirmations...

• I am + positive adjective | I am strong.
• I am a(n) + noun | I am a survivor.
• I + simple present verb | I work hard.
• I can / will + base verb | I can get a job. I will succeed.
• I am thankful for + noun | I am thankful for my family. 
• I am proud of myself for + -ing verb | I am proud of myself for participating in class. 

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