CBSE asks schools to incorporate daily positive affirmations in morning assembly for holistic development of students
The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, has advised all affiliated schools to incorporate daily positive affirmations into their morning assembly routines from the academic session 2025–26.
In a letter, the board said the move comes in line with its commitment to promote the holistic development of students, and highlighted the importance of positive affirmations.
It said positive affirmations are short, meaningful phrases that help individuals develop a constructive self-image, emotional resilience, and a mindset rooted in growth and optimism.
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It further pointed out that regular engagement with such affirmations has been shown to significantly enhance individual's mental well-being, confidence, and focus.
The CBSE said the idea is to help children grow not just academically, but emotionally, and help them become confident individuals ready to shape a better world.
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1. I am always happy.
मैंहमेशा खुश रहता हूँ/रहती हूँ।
2. I am calm and stable in every situation.
मैंहर पररस्थिस्त मेंशाांत और स्थिर रहता हूँ/रहती हूँ।
3. My memory and concentration are excellent.
मेरी एकाग्रता और थमरण शस्ि बढ़िया हैं।
4. I eat healthy food; my body is perfect and disease-free.
मैं थवाथ्यवर्धक भोजन ग्रहण करता हूँ/करती हूँ; मेरा शरीर स्नरोगी है।
5. I use gadgets only for studying.
मैंगैजेट्स का उपयोग के वल पिाई के स्लए करता हूँ/करती हूँ।
6. I respect everyone. I respect nature.
मैंसबका सम्मान करता हूँ/करती हूँ। मैंप्रकृ स्त का सम्मान करता हूँ/करती हूँ।
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The board, through the daily positive affirmations, seeks to achieve the following objectives:
The CBSE has also listed out the following guidelines for schools:
For more related information, visit the official website of CBSE.
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