Mom Films Toddler Saying Adorable Positive Affirmations As He Walks To School

Aug 12, 2020

The power of positivity is a well-documented phenomenon, but it's often difficult for most people to think positively about themselves, especially when facing difficult situations.

We should all take a cue from 3-year-old Ayaan from New York City who began reciting a self-affirming mantra by himself that his mom, Alissa, taught him. She wanted him to grow up feeling loved, valued, and empowered. The young boy delighted his mom when he began reciting the phrases on his own during their morning walk.

This adorable moment was recorded by Alissa while she was walking her son to school one morning. The loving mom was well aware of how hard it can be to think positively about one's self and the world in general, especially when society often bombards us with reasons to have a negative self-image or a negative worldview.

To counter this, Alissa taught her son a few positive phrases to help bolster his self-confidence. She began teaching her son these short, easy-to-memorize phrases on his second birthday. She hoped these sayings would be a good reminder for her son of how special he is. She also hoped the phrases would be a useful tool as he faced the challenges of daily life as he got older.

Since she began teaching her son these positive life lessons at such a young age, Alissa had no way of knowing if they were really sticking or not. That is until she was walking with her son to school one morning and, out of the blue, heard him beginning to repeat the phrases she had taught him over a year ago.

Alissa quickly pulled out her phone to record the special moment and later posted it on Instagram, saying “out of nowhere he started repeating it, so I pulled out my phone. He ended (with enthusiasm lol) once we made it to our destination.”

The adorable video shows Ayaan walking down the street, all ready for school with his matching outfit, hat, and backpack, happily reciting the morning affirmation he learned from his mom: “I am smart. I am blessed. I can do anything!”

Alissa was excited to see the lessons she had been teaching her son were sticking with him and helping him face the challenges of growing up. She remarked that she was “so proud of the little boy he is growing into.”

The video has quickly gained attention on Instagram, with thousands of people liking it, sharing it, and posting positive and grateful comments like “What a wonderful mother!,” “This brought tears to my eyes,” and “This is amazing!”

Clearly, Ayaan's self-confidence and affirmations are not just adorable to listen to but are also encouraging for others who could use a little more confidence in their lives. It's uplifting to see a mom who is willing to teach her son positive personal habits from a young age so hopefully, he will grow up knowing how special and loved he is and will be better equipped to deal with the challenges of life that we all face as we grow older.

Be sure to watch this adorable video and pass it along to anyone who could use an extra reason to smile! Have you ever learned a mantra to help bolster your self-confidence? Should all parents be trying to teach their kids affirming phrases from a young age? Let us know in the comments!