Today's affirmations are best practiced first thing in the morning if you have a moment to yourself before your day begins.
But of course,
Affirmations can be useful at any point in the day,
Especially when you need to reconnect with yourself.
First let's take a deep cleansing breath.
On the exhale,
Become aware of any tension throughout the body and release those muscles.
You may want to stretch out your arms over your head,
But sighing can also be a great way to help release any stiffness and calm the nervous system.
Caring for a child on the autism spectrum or a neurodivergent child can increase our stress levels on a long-term basis.
It can feel like a real gift to ourselves to fill our lungs and body with oxygen,
Especially when our stress levels are elevated for long periods.
So we're going to take three deep breaths.
With each exhale,
Release any tension in the body.
Inhale and exhale.
Inhale and exhale.
Inhale and exhale.
Good.
We're going to go over some affirmations to get the day going with positive intentions.
You can repeat these affirmations to yourself in your mind or you may simply listen.
Let's begin.
I treasure my child for the unique individual they are.
I treasure my child for the unique individual they are.
I treasure my child for the unique individual they are.
Deep inhale and exhale.
I may not see it now,
But every moment I invest in my child does matter.
I may not see it now,
But every moment I invest in my child does matter.
I may not see it now,
But every moment I invest in my child does matter.
I may not see it now,
But every moment I invest in my child does matter.
Deep inhale and exhale.
I do the best I can with the knowledge I have right now.
I do the best I can with the knowledge I have right now.
I do the best I can with the knowledge I have right now.
Deep inhale and exhale.
It's okay to have a rough day.
We can start fresh again tomorrow.
It's okay to have a rough day.
We can start fresh again tomorrow.
It's okay to have a rough day.
We can start fresh again tomorrow.
Deep inhale and exhale.
I am learning to be a better parent each day that passes.
I am learning to be a better parent each day that passes.
I am learning to be a better parent each day that passes.
Deep inhale and exhale.
Wishing you a great rest of your day.
