“Every day, in every way, I’m getting better and better” is a famous positive affirmation by French psychologist and pharmacist Émile Coué, 1957-1926.

His autosuggestion method has been met with positive acclaim as well as cynicism. It is a small but powerful technique we can share with our kids to end negative self-talk. If we hear our kids say, “I’m not good enough,” “I can’t do this,” or “I’m never going to make it,” stop them and help them change their inner voice.

During an interview about battling depression, Michael Phelps said it helped him to repeat a positive affirmation every single time he walked through a doorway.