Positive Affirmations

The leadership skill of giving and receiving Affirmations has the power to connect us and grow us as a group. These Affirmation starters can help students learn to give Affirmations.

Affirmation Starters and Affirmative Words

I like that you are _______________.

I am impressed by your ability to _______________.

 Nice job working on _______________.

You can always be counted on to _______________.

You are a friend because you _______________.

I like the way you _______________.

I wish I were more like you in this way _______________.

I admire you because _______________.

You did a wonderful job with _______________.

I am grateful for your _______________.

I really appreciate your _______________.

I can appreciate your point of view on _______________.

You show you have integrity by _______________.

I can see working hard is important to you because _______________.

Affirmative Words

  • ambitious
  • artistic
  • athletic
  • awesome
  • brave
  • bright
  • capable
  • caring
  • cheerful
  • clever
  • comical
  • compassionate
  • considerate
  • cooperative
  • courageous
  • dependable
  • devoted
  • easy going
  • encourager
  • energetic
  • fair
  • focused
  • forgiving
  • friendly
  • fun
  • generous
  • gifted
  • giving
  • gracious
  • happy
  • helpful
  • honest
  • humble
  • humorous
  • innovative
  • intelligent
  • interesting
  • joyful
  • kind
  • loyal
  • modest
  • motivated
  • open-minded
  • optimistic
  • outgoing
  • perceptive
  • persistent
  • personable
  • polite
  • positive
  • practical
  • reliable
  • respectful
  • self-controlled
  • self-confident
  • sincere
  • smart
  • strong
  • talented
  • thoughtful