Loving Ourselves Through Affirmations

Loving ourselves through positive affirmations!

Open Ended

"Everyday above Earth is a good day."

What do you think Ernest Hemingway meant by this?

Multiple Choice

Excerpt from Chapter 5

When Maleeka gets home, her mom takes her downtown to buy new clothing because she got a bonus at work. So, the next day, Maleeka is excited to "look like somebody" without Charlese's help. She's excited that all eyes are on her. But Charlese rudely says that it's about time Maleeka's mom broke down and bought her some new clothes.

How are Charlese's actions damaging to

Maleeka's self-esteem?

• Charlese's bullying not only targets

  Maleeka's insecurity about her clothing but also her own insecurity about being liked.

• Charlese's actions are just her being honest and Maleeka should understand this.

As you watch this two minute clip. I want you to think about the following learning targets.

• I can identify a positive affirmation to live by that has a positive tone

• I can write a letter to myself that promotes the theme of self love, acceptance, and having a positive self-image.

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The Reflection In Me

Open Ended

Now that you have learned about affirmation, use the space below to write a letter to yourself promoting self-love. Make sure you identify:

1. TWO (2) qualities about yourself that you value.

2. One (1) short term goal you would like to reach and how you plan to make it happen.

3. One (1) affirmation