I am the manager at aĀ breakfast and after school club catering to children aged 3 to 9 years old.Ā Ifeās sons joined theĀ clubĀ and I was lucky enough to learn about the star from Ife and her boys. When I heard about it, it seemed like such aĀ lovely thing to do.Ā Ife kindly donated a starĀ to the club,Ā and we began saying it every day with the children.
How did the children take to saying the affirmations each day?
I noticed there was one boy who struggled with the line āI like myselfā which seemed astonishing to me. It made me realise that children donāt just naturally have high self-esteem. So, we set about saying the words on the star and by the end of the week, the boy was sayingĀ them allĀ and beaming.
Ā What impact has it had on the children?
Iāve noticed a marked difference in the childrenĀ over the months weāve been using the star. TheyĀ are more engagedĀ in conversationĀ and are much moreĀ able to express themselves.Ā They are also moreĀ inquisitiveĀ and much calmer! It was brilliant because we were all able to talk about the star and it has helped us to foster anĀ environmentĀ where the children care for themselves and each other.
Ā Why do you think it works so well?
I thinkĀ itāsĀ because you say the words while looking atĀ yourself in the mirrored surface of the star.Ā We all haveĀ busy lives,Ā taking a minute to say the words is your time and anĀ opportunity to value yourself.
Do you use the star?
Yes, every day, itās on the wall in the bathroom at home.Ā The first timeĀ I said the words IĀ felt like a weirdo!Ā ButĀ IāmĀ nowĀ aĀ lot more confident.Ā IāmĀ a manager andĀ Iāve learnt toĀ take feedback.Ā I used toĀ cry at anythingĀ and takeĀ everything to heart. I oftenĀ felt worthlessĀ and suffered withĀ deep depression. IfeĀ and the Confidence Star haveĀ changed my life.Ā My wifeĀ used the star too and itās given her the self-belief to go for aĀ job interviewĀ and push herself in her career.
Ā What would you say to people who donāt have the Confidence Star?
Buy the star!Ā The star is not just a star, it has a deeper meaning. The words mean so much,Ā they touch me in such a way that makes me feel confident and happy.Ā It sounds silly but saying those words has such an impact that people donāt realiseĀ until they try it.Ā Iād say give it a go and give yourselfĀ a chance and see how it changes you.
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