

Youth Mental Health Motivational Speaker Teen Mental Health Speaker
Youth Mental Health Motivational Speaker & Mental Health Speaker Jeff Yalden
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by Roger Yale
So, in your daily routine I want you to address yourself in the mirror after you’ve brushed your teeth and checked how you look – hair and clothes. Empty handed and a couple of deep breaths, I want you to look into your eyes and say this:
“I am smart. I am strong. I am pretty/handsome (if you’re a guy). I can do anything I put my mind to.”
Say it again . . . .
“I am smart. I am strong. I am pretty/handsome (if you’re a guy). I can do anything I put my mind to.”
You have to look at yourself and believe it. You can’t just say it and go through the motions of speaking words. You have to believe the words you speak. You are all alone. I need you to look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself what you need to say. Be strong and positive. At first, this will be hard, but keep on doing it.
After you’ve said, “I am smart. I am strong. I am pretty/handsome (if you’re a guy). I can do anything I put my mind to.”, I want you to look at yourself and ask if what people might be saying is true.
For example:
If someone says you dress funny. Can that be true? Do you dress differently than others? Does it cause unwanted attention? How about someone says you’re fat. Are you fat? Can you lose weight? Are you unhealthy? Do you have unhealthy habits?
What else are people saying? Do they make fun of you because of your grades? Could it be true that you don’t apply yourself, do your homework, come to school late or don’t care?
You get the point here, right?
You spent a few seconds looking at yourself in the mirror and saying, “I am smart. I am strong. I am pretty/handsome (if you’re a guy). I can do anything I put my mind to.”
You’ve then addressed some negative things that people might say to you and you’ve found somethings to be true. Now you choose to make changes in your behavior.
Behavioral Change means taking Action. Taking Action requires Motivation. Motivation and Action means RESULTS which means CHANGES because of your Behavior!
You can do this.
You write down some truths of what others might say. Only is you can agree with the facts and truths of what is said. Don’t change for anyone. Choose to change for yourself. Now you’ve addressed the truths and you choose to take action.
You’ve addressed yourself in the mirror.
You’ve made positive comments and self talk. You believe yourself.
You’ve asked the questions you’ve needed to ask. You’ve addressed the truth and sometimes the truth hurts.
Now you are choosing to take action and committing to yourself to make changes for you only.
Throughout the day, you work on what needs to be addressed.
Examples: