Affirmations
Affirmations are a powerful tool in supporting self-efficacy – a person’s belief in their ability to do something. An affirmation is a statement that positively acknowledges a person’s values, strengths, and efforts.
Affirmations are often confused with praise or compliments. While praise or compliments convey that you are proud or think highly of what someone has done, affirmations reflect back to the person the positive traits and abilities to help them see what they are doing well.
Let’s compare a few examples of affirmations versus praise.
Affirmations:
“You have worked hard to get where you are.”
“It sounds like you made a decision that you are happy with.”
“You are proud that you can now safely visit your grandparents.”
Praise:
“I am proud of you!”
“You made the right choice.”
“You did the smart thing getting your vaccine.”
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