PD Unit 4 Lesson 3 Self Affirmation PS
PD Unit 4 Lesson 3 Self Affirmation PS
Personal Development
LEARNING TARGETS
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Giving encouraging words can brighten up a
person’s day. The act of showing support makes
another person think that people are there to lift
one’s spirit. Life always has its ups and downs,
and the thought of receiving comfort from other
people who inspires you to keep trying and
trying until things turn out well. But is it enough
to rely on the encouraging words from other
people? Does a person have the ability to lift
his/her spirits?
REFLECTION
It makes you
It can protect you more open to
from the harmful critical feedback,
effects of stress Benefits of Self- which makes it
on problem- Affirmation possible for you
solving. to correct your
mistakes.
It can
reduce
anxiety.
How to Create Positive Self-Affirmations
Self-Affirmation Bowl
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