Confidence Boost: Love Your Reflection

This lesson aims to help students develop a strong and positive self-image through guided self-reflection and affirmation activities. The session is designed specifically for 9th-grade students and is structured into a variety of exercises to build individual confidence and resilience, particularly in relation to body image.

Materials

• Self-Reflection and Affirmation Plan (Lesson Plan)
• Mirror Affirmation Exercise (Activity)
• Positive Reflection Wrap-Up (Cool-down Activity)

Colors

The session decor and format may use the following color palette:

• Light Blue: #ADD8E6
• Sky Blue: #87CEEB
• Powder Blue: #B0E0E6

Session Breakdown (30 Minutes Total)

1. Preparation (5 minutes)

• Review the Self-Reflection and Affirmation Plan to understand the session structure.
• Set up any necessary materials (mirrors or reflective surfaces for the Mirror Affirmation Exercise) and ensure that your space is conducive to calm and focused reflection.

2. Mirror Affirmation Exercise (10 minutes)

• Have students stand in front of a mirror.
• Instruct them to look closely at their reflection and verbally state positive affirmations. Focus on qualities that they value in themselves.
• Encourage steady eye contact with their reflection to help reinforce the affirmation messages.

3. Self-Reflection and Affirmation Activity (15 minutes)

• Distribute journals or paper to the students.
• Ask each student to write down three things they like about themselves and explain why these qualities matter.
• Encourage students to deeply reflect on how these attributes contribute to their overall sense of self-worth.

4. Positive Reflection Wrap-Up (5 minutes)

• Gather the class and invite a few volunteers to share positive insights gained from the reflection activity.
• Summarize key points by revisiting the affirmation messages.
• Reinforce the importance of revisiting and repeating these positive affirmations regularly.
• Provide additional encouragement and answer any lingering questions about the exercises.

Follow-Up Points

• Ask students to continue a daily practice of looking in the mirror and reinforcing their positive qualities with new affirmations.
• Encourage students to keep a reflection journal where they update their positive self-attributes and growth over time.
• Facilitate occasional check-ins where students can share their progress and any challenges faced, ensuring they receive constructive support.

This session builds individual confidence and helps address body image concerns through reflective practices and direct engagement with one's self-image. Enjoy the session and encourage all students to embrace their unique qualities!

Positive Reflection Wrap-Up

This cool-down activity is designed to help students consolidate what they've learned and reinforce the affirmations practiced during the session. It provides a supportive space for sharing reflections and insights.

Activity Steps

1. Group Sharing
   

   • Invite students to circle up and share one positive insight or personal affirmation they discovered during the session. Encourage open and respectful listening.
     
     
     
     
     
     

2. Reflection Summary
   

   • Summarize the key affirmation points highlighted during the session. Emphasize how these affirmations can contribute to a positive self-image and resilience in face of body image challenges.
     
     
     
     
     
     

3. Take-Home Message
   

   • Encourage students to revisit their personal reflections and affirmations regularly. Suggest they keep a reflection journal or set a daily reminder to affirm their strengths and qualities.
     
     
     
     
     
     

Final Note

Remind students that building a confident self-image is a continuous process. Every time they practice these affirmations, they reinforce their resilience and purpose in embracing who they are.

End of Session Cool-Down

Make sure to ask for feedback on how they felt during the sharing, so you can adjust future sessions to be even more supportive!