4) Middle school and adolescence
Have them read this aloud every night, even if they give you a hard time about it. It’s a good idea to use a dictionary for a while so that the child learns all the words. A “good-finder” means someone who finds the good in other people and expresses it. Most of this affirmation comes from Zig Ziglar, with some modifications. Feel free to make modifications of your own.
Once a week read it back to the child only say “You, Kevin, are a person with integrity, etc.” This is an example for a child named Kevin:
I, Kevin,
…am a person with integrity, a great attitude, and specific goals. I have a high energy level, am enthusiastic, and take pride in my appearance and what I do. I have a sense of humor, lots of faith, wisdom, and the vision and courage to use my talents effectively.
I have character, and am a smart, talented person. My beliefs are strong, and I have a healthy self-image, a passion for what is right, and a solid hope for the future. I am peaceful, calm, relaxed and happy. I am worthy of love.
I am honest, sincere, and hard-working. I am tough, but fair and sensitive. I am disciplined, motivated, and focused. I am a good listener and am very patient. I am an encourager, a good-finder, and a forgiving person. I am caring, considerate, and committed to doing the right thing.
I am family oriented, open minded, and an excellent communicator. I am a student, a teacher, and a self starter. I am obedient, loyal, responsible, and dependable. I have a servant’s heart, am ambitious and a team player. I am personable, optimistic and organized. I am consistent, considerate, and resourceful. I know what is right for me and I do it.
I am intelligent, competent, persistent and creative. I am health conscious, balanced and clean. I am flexible, punctual and thrifty
I am an honorable person who is truly grateful for the opportunity life has given me. These are the qualities of the winner I WAS BORN TO BE, and I fully intend to develop these marvelous qualities with which I have been entrusted by God.
Tonight I am going to sleep wonderfully well. I will dream powerful, positive dreams. I will awaken energized and refreshed, and tomorrow’s going to be magnificent.
God, my family and my true friends love me no matter what!