My Inner Voice Journal

Part 1: My Inner Critic

Sometimes, the little voice inside our heads says things that aren't very kind or helpful. This is your "inner critic." Think about times when your inner critic has spoken to you.

1. What are some common things your inner critic tells you? (Examples: "I'm not good enough," "I'll mess this up," "No one will like my idea.")

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Describe a specific time you heard your inner critic. What was happening? How did it make you feel?

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. How did hearing that negative self-talk affect what you did or how you acted?

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part 2: Becoming a Self-Talk Sculptor

Now, let's become "Self-Talk Sculptors" and reshape those negative thoughts into positive ones! For each negative thought below, sculpt a new, positive affirmation. Remember, affirmations are kind and encouraging statements.

Negative Thought 1:

"I can't do this."

Positive Affirmation:

Negative Thought 2:

"I'm going to make a mistake."

Positive Affirmation:

Negative Thought 3:

"No one wants to hear what I have to say."

Positive Affirmation:

Negative Thought 4:

Think of another negative thought you sometimes have. Write it down, and then sculpt a positive affirmation for it.

My Negative Thought:

My Positive Affirmation:

Affirmation Creator Activity: Your Personal Power Statements

Now that you know how powerful your inner voice is, let's create some personal power statements – your very own positive affirmations! These are phrases you can say to yourself when you need a boost of confidence or to challenge a negative thought.

Instructions:

1. Reflect on Your Strengths: What are you good at? What qualities do you admire in yourself? (e.g., "I am kind," "I am a good listener," "I am creative.")

   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Think About Challenges: What are some things you sometimes struggle with, or situations where you often hear your inner critic? (e.g., public speaking, trying new things, solving difficult problems.)

   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Craft Your Affirmations: For each area below, write down a positive affirmation. Make it personal, positive, and present tense (as if it's already true!).

   • For Confidence: (e.g., "I am brave and I can try new things.")
     
     
     
     
     
     

   • For Learning & Growth: (e.g., "I am a curious learner, and I embrace challenges.")
     
     
     
     
     
     

   • For Feeling Good About Yourself: (e.g., "I am worthy of love and happiness.")
     
     
     
     
     
     

   • My Own Affirmation: Create one more affirmation that is most meaningful to YOU right now!
     
     
     
     
     
     

4. Decorate and Display (Optional): If time allows, you can write your favorite affirmation on a small piece of paper or card and decorate it. You can keep it somewhere you'll see it often, like on your desk, mirror, or inside a notebook, to remind yourself of your powerful inner voice!