My daughter has suffered from anxiety since she was little. She's a happy, bright, artistic child, but she is often bogged down by fear and worry. I had similar anxiety as a child, but I had a secret weapon: The King and I. Specifically, "Whistle a Happy Tune." If you've never heard it check out the video below. One of my favorite lines is "Make believe you're brave, and the trick will take you far. You may be as brave as you make believe you are."
I played this song for Samantha and she loved it. As an extra reminder I made a printable to hang in her room. To print, just open the image, and right click and save.
I love this song, and it is definitely something to live by. What makes you feel brave?
