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WHEN YOUTH BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES THEY TAKE POSITIVE ACTIONS FOR THEIR FUTURE.
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THERE ARE EVERYDAY ACTIONS THAT ADULTS CAN TAKE TO POSITIVELY ASSIST YOUTH.
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SMALL ACTIONS MAKE BIG IMPACTS ON A CHILD’S SELF-BELIEF
Self-belief determines how we feel, think, behave, and motivate ourselves.
Youth want to believe in themselves. They highly value this characteristic.
With self confidence, youth chart their own lives with purpose. They don’t chase goals imposed on them by someone else.
When children believe in themselves, they take positive actions on their own behalf. They approach life as a challenge to be mastered.
This sense of confidence is what we hope all children will feel at their core.
Research in child and adolescent development shows how we can assist our youth in this regard.
There are simple everyday actions that parents, teachers, and caregivers can take.
Here is a list on how to nurture our youth to believe in themselves. You can find it in Psychology Today. A link to the article is posted below.
Here is the list:
15 Ways to Promote Children’s Self-Belief
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Foster children’s curiosity by asking questions rather than providing answers.
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Value the different ways children learn.
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Communicate and listen to young people with love and respect.
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Set boundaries in positive ways, without shaming or blaming.
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Support children through school/life challenges. Help them embrace fear, failure and imperfection. This cultivates wisdom.
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Encourage young people to pay attention to, and express their thoughts and feelings. Note what their bodies are communicating.
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Give them time in their day for personal reflection.
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Caringly hold children accountable for their actions.
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Teach young people to make amends when they make mistakes.
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Work hard, make decisions, and solve problems together.
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Encourage children to ask for help when they need it.
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Help kids connect with nature, art, and other pursuits that inspire creativity.
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Play, laugh, dream, and have fun together.
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Help them make a difference in the world by responding to the needs of others.
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Model to youth how to lead with empathy, gratitude, and kindness.
The actions listed above are a set of mutually reinforcing activities. They provide opportunities for parents, schools, and communities to positively impact youth.
Small Actions Make Big Impacts on a Child’s Self-Belief
The article in Psychology Today can be found at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-moment-youth/201603/15-everyday-ways-help-kids-believe-in-themselves
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Wishing you lots of love and laughter, as always.
Fred Jones
Victoria, BC Canada
Fred Jones