First published in Great Britain by The Happy Confident Company 2020 Copyright © The Happy Confident Company Ltd. 2021 www.happyconfident.com Authors: Annabel Rosenhead and Nadim Saad The authors assert their moral right to be identified as the authors of this work. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers.
ISBN: 9780993174391 Editor: Jo Chadwick Design and Illustration by Daniel Bobroff, Electric Design Studio Ltd Printed and bound in Europe
The Happy Confident Me Journal is written and published as a resource and guide intended to educate the reader of what they can do to improve their happiness and confidence. Although every effort has been made to ensure the contents of this book are accurate, the information provided is not meant to take the place of professional psychiatric advice from professionals. Please consult your doctor, social worker or the safeguarding officer at your child’s school if you are concerned about your child’s mental health or emotional wellbeing. The authors cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage suffered as a result of complete reliance on any of this books contents or any errors or omissions herein.
“ YOU’LL NEVER CHANGE YOUR LIFE, UNTIL YOU CHANGE SOMETHING YOU DO DAILY .” John C Maxwell
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ACTIVITY What makes you happy? HINTS: Things you do, people you know, things that other people do (giving you a hug!), things that you have…
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ACTIVITY What are your dreams for your future? Hints: Be creative & let your imagination fly!…Where to live, jobs you’d like to try, new things to do, the adventures you want to go on. Write down or draw as many as you can.
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ACTIVITY How many acts of kindness can you think of? Hints: Things that help other people or make them smile…think little & huge! Write down more than 6 & choose 1 to do tomorrow! (Tick it off when you’ve done it)
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ACTIVITY What are the ways that you are alike and also different from your friends?
Hints: Think about the things you enjoy doing, your families, your special qualities. Try and find 5 similarities & 5 differences!
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ACTIVITY Think of all the things you can do now, that you couldn’t do when you were 4!! Hints: There are loads - see how many you can think of. Write as many as you can!
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ACTIVITY What are your favourite things to do outdoors? Hints: Think summer, spring, autumn & winter, in the park, at the beach, in the countryside? Write down your favourites & choose a new thing to try. (Tick it off when you’ve done it!)
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ACTIVITY What are the things that you are MOST proud of so far!!
Hints: They can be big or small.. anything that makes you feel pleased with yourself. See if you can write at least 5!
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ACTIVITY Make a “rainy day” list – lots of fun things to do next time you’re bored!
Hints: Toys you’ve never played with? Things to make or build? Stuff you haven’t done since you were little?…Write as many as you can!
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ACTIVITY Write a “Happy Note” for somebody! Use this page to list ideas for your note, or have a practice run! Once you’re ready, write your note and hide it somewhere for them to find. Spread the HAPPY!!
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