There is nothing like best friends – They have a unique ability to make us feel special and empower us because they see the best in us. Imagine if you could carry that feeling with you all the time.

Well, you can – by teaching your children to become their own Best Friend Forever (BFF).

While it might sound a bit unusual, the concept of teaching your kids to be their own BFF can be one of the most valuable lessons you impart to them. The key to achieving this is introducing them to the power of positive self-talk.

Self-talk, which encompasses both spoken and thought-based communication with oneself, is a constant presence in our lives. Whether we realize it or not, we’re always thinking and “talking” to ourselves.

Every day, every hour, every minute – we’re engaging in internal dialogue that either builds us up or tears us down. Most of the time, we’re unaware of the messages we’re sending.

And guess what? Your kids are doing it too!

There are two primary forms of self-talk: negative self-talk and positive self-talk.

Negative self-talk consists of statements, observations, and judgments that breed negativity, hindering your children from achieving their goals. Examples of negative self-talk include phrases like “I can’t,” “I’m going to fail this test,” “They won’t like me,” and “I’m bored.” 

This type of self-talk fosters self-doubt, eroding self-esteem and self-confidence.

On the other hand, positive self-talk comprises statements, observations, and affirmations that support your children in their lives. It includes phrases like “I can do it!,” “I’m ready to ace this test!,” and “I feel great.”

Positive self-talk generates a constructive energy that primes both the conscious and subconscious mind to manifest positive experiences.

It’s essential to understand that self-talk profoundly influences your children’s emotions, mood, self-esteem, self-confidence, actions, and, ultimately, their life outcomes.

With positive self-talk, your kids learn that what they say to themselves is more impactful than what anyone else says to them.

The good news is that your children can learn to identify and shift negative self-talk and proactively cultivate positive self-talk.

By doing so, they can truly become their own Best Friend Forever, empowering themselves for a lifetime of self-confidence and success.

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