Declaration of Humanhood

I hereby declare that I am human. I am human in my joy and laughter,
and I am human in my pain and tears.
I am human in my need to love and help others,
and in my need to be loved and helped by others.
I am human in my dreams and accomplishments,
but most of all I am human in my flaws and mistakes.

Being human, I am entitled to the following rights:

    1. I have the right to be imperfect.
    2. I have the right to make many (sometimes huge) mistakes.
    3. I have the right to learn from my mistakes and then move on with my life.
    4. I have the right to feel what I feel.
    5. I have the right to laugh until it hurts, and cry until it stops hurting.
    6. I have the right to live my life as I choose.
    7. I have the right to happiness.
    8. I have the right to forgive myself.
    9. I have the right to my own beliefs.
    10. I have the right to true friends and true love.
    11. I have the right to be loved by others.
    12. I have the right to be loved by me.

Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul
By Michelle Bouchard




Affirmations For Kids

I know that change will come. It helps my friend if I listen.
I can admit that sometimes I need to change.
I can admit my mistakes.
I find gladness in the simple things right now.
I will forgive myself and others.
I always try to do my best.
I will say no when I mean no and yes when I mean yes.
I can reach my full potential.
I will have courage today.
All feelings are necessary.
Good thoughts come when I listen with my heart.
I take responsibility for how I feel.
There is goodness and wisdom in me.
I can trust the wisdom within me.
I will be thankful today.
I am different and I am OK the way I am.
I choose to look at the good side and be happy and truly enjoy life.
I can relax and let myself just be me with my friends.
I can do my best no matter what others say.
I can think for myself and act on my own decisions.
My imagination can be a powerful tool for my life.
Today I love and accept my special self just as I am.
I am responsible for my own work, good or bad.
It�s OK for me to get angry.
I can practice being polite and caring and it will get easier.
I can do things as many times as necessary to learn them.
I can tell the truth about myself and others will still like me.
I can ask for help.
Each day is a new beginning.
It is OK to be imperfect. Making mistakes is human.
What I can change, I will work on,
What I cannot change, I will not worry about.
I will honor my friendships.
I can think for myself.
I can learn from my mistakes.
I will act respectfully because I deserve respect.
What I do is not the same as who I am.
I am a worthwhile person, even if I can�t do something well.
I can find ways to express my anger without hurting myself or others.
I am loveable and capable.
My needs are important.

~ Compiled by Ted DeCorte, M.A.

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