Positive affirmations are the practice of encouragement through compliments or acknowledgement. We get moving so fast through life that we sometimes forget to tell people they’re doing a good job. We are trying to teach our kids to slow down and take the time to recognize beauty around us. This young boy gets it, so he stopped to shower some mama chickens with positive affirmations.
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If that doesn’t make you smile, maybe nothing will. He begins by telling the mama chicken, “You are a good mommy.” He repeats that as he and his mom pass the wild bird. Then he adds, “Good job with those babies.” He tells the mama chickens that he loves them and that her babies are cute.
With practiced precision, the boy ticks all the boxes to ensure that the wild mama chickens know how special they are. When you’re a mama, hearing that you’re good at it can be just what you need. When a child tells you, it seems to carry more weight than hearing it from an adult.
Everyone has different ways to offer positive affirmations to loved ones.
This man writes them on the mirror for his wife every day. Kids can use positive affirmations every day, too. This dad writes little notes to his daughters in their school lunches that are precious enough for the girls to save. It often takes very small actions to create a huge impact on someone’s day.
A word, a smile, an open door, or leaving your quarter in the cart at Aldi. Every small gesture serves a purpose to tell people, “You matter.” The words of this young man are not wasted on the chickens. His mom heard every single one.
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