5 Positive Affirmations for Teachers

A couple of years ago, I was introduced to the idea of affirmations.  I'm going to admit, that at first I was a little skeptical... it sounded a little... out there.  However, I was intrigued so I started doing some research.  According to on definition in the dictionary, an affirmation is 'emotional support or encouragement'.  Well, that doesn't sound out there.  I do that everyday for the children I teach. 

Who is doing that for us?  Some of us have significant others who give us emotional support.  Some of us have great admin and colleagues who give us emotional support. 

Do you know who we all have?

Ourselves!  

Why aren't we giving ourselves the emotional support we need?

Here are some positive affirmations you can repeat to give yourself that emotional support you need.

I encourage you to print one (or more) of these out and put it somewhere you will see it.  Right now, I am using the one about responding calmly and patiently.  I have it on my bathroom mirror.  Every time I see it, I say it out loud.

Do you have a favorite affirmation that you use?  I would love to hear it!  Drop me a line in the comments or send me an email!