Are you looking for ways to really help your students to overcome challenges, build resiliency, and grow confidence? In today's episode, the author of I Can Achieve Anything, MoNique Waters shares how teachers can build student confidence by implementing positive affirmations into their classroom routine. She highlights why teachers should take care of themselves to be the best advocates for their students. MoNique shows how positive affirmations can help build students' confidence and self-esteem, as well as create strong relationships with them that will motivate them to achieve success. You don't want to miss this thought-provoking episode!MoNique is extremely passionate about teaching and believes that her classroom learning environment should be fun, engaging, promote growth, and she has a love for learning. She strongly believes that building relationships is the foundation of a successful classroom where students feel seen and heard. With her high energy and enthusiasm for teaching, she captivates not only her students but the attention of all those watching.Key Highlights: [00:00 - 04:36] Opening Segment• Check out I Can Achieve Anything• The power of positive affirmations in the classroom• MoNique shares her experience using affirmations to improve relationships with students in her kindergarten class• How affirmations can be used in the classroom to foster a more connected and empowered school community[04:37 - 15:58] How to Use Positive Affirmations in the Classroom• How to build strong student relationships by spending time building up their confidence• The importance of social and emotional learning and implementing strategies to increase self-esteem and confidence in students• The way the brain works when we have good thoughts[15:59 - 23:16] Daily Positive Affirmations for Teachers• Challenges teachers face when trying to build student confidence• Start with yourself by taking care of yourself and spending time with family and friends• Summer break is a great time to start with yourself and do things for your students• How daily affirmations can be a great way to build self-esteem and confidence in students[23:17 - 24:07] Closing SegmentLet’s Connect!Want to connect with MoNique? Follow her on Instagram, and Youtube. Head to It's MoNique's World, and help other educators step outside of their comfort zones and do things they never would have imagined doing! You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to check out the Healthy Wealthy Educators website to learn more about different strategies to achieve your career and lifestyle goals!You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the Facebook group