Welcome to Charm Words, your daily reminder to be good to yourself and others.
My name is Zola and together we're going to breathe in the good, breathe out the bad and use words to remind ourselves of our worth.
Let's think about all the special people in our lives.
Our family and friends, our classmates and neighbors, the list goes on and on.
Each person is like a colorful thread that, woven together, creates the beautiful pattern that is life.
We all have our unique gifts and talents and, believe it or not, we are colorful threads in other people's lives too.
Today's charm words remind us to appreciate those who color our lives with love, friendship and laughter.
Taking a moment to appreciate others can help us realize that even in moments of loneliness, there are people we are grateful for, and we all have family and friends who are grateful for us.
Let's do some belly breathing, then we'll do our affirmations.
When you breathe in, use your nose and keep your shoulders still.
Once your belly fills up like a balloon, breathe out through your mouth by just letting go.
In through the nose, out through the mouth.
Ready?
Take a gentle, deep breath slowly through your nose.
And breathe out through your mouth.
In through your nose.
And out through your mouth.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.
One more time.
Breathe in.
And breathe out.
Today's charm words are, I am grateful for the people in my life.
I'll say it first then repeat after me Ready?
I am grateful for the people in my life.
I am grateful for the people in my life.
I am grateful for the people in my life.
I am grateful for the people in my life.
I am grateful for the people in my life.
I am grateful for the people in my life.
Nice job.
Reflecting on those who are important to us is a wonderful way to practice gratitude.
All of us, including our family and friends, make up a beautiful community.
When we fully embrace feelings of love and appreciation for them, we can celebrate just how beautiful that community is.
We deserve a high five.
On the count of three.
High five the person closest to you or clap your hands together and high five yourself.
Ready?
One, two, three.
These charm words are yours to keep.
So put them in your pocket and take them with you wherever you go.
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Building new habits takes time, so we'll be here every weekday to practice breathing and affirmations together.
See you next time.