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I am always happy, respect everyone: CBSE directs schools to encourage self-awareness

According to the Board, positive affirmations - short, purposeful phrases, can play a transformative role in shaping students’ self-image, emotional resilience, and outlook. By promoting regular engagement with affirmations.

In its circular, CBSE advised schools to introduce one or two affirmations during each morning assembly and to ensure that they are age-appropriate and inclusive. (Image: AI generated)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a directive to all affiliated schools to incorporate ‘daily positive affirmations’ during morning assemblies starting from the academic session 2025–26. The decision, according to the Board’s notice, is aimed at enhancing students’ emotional and psychological well-being.

According to the Board, positive affirmations – short, purposeful phrases, can play a transformative role in shaping students’ self-image, emotional resilience, and outlook. By promoting regular engagement with affirmations.

The CBSE has identified key goals for integrating daily affirmations into school routines:

–Supporting the socio-emotional development of students.

–Promoting a respectful and positive school culture.

–Encouraging self-reflection and emotional balance.

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–Establishing a calm and focused start to each school day

The Board highlighted that such practices can significantly improve mental well-being, concentration, confidence, and emotional regulation in students.

What are schools required to do, according to CBSE?

The implementation is designed to be flexible. In its circular, CBSE advised schools to introduce one or two affirmations during each morning assembly and to ensure that they are age-appropriate and inclusive.

What are some simple affirmations stated by the Board?

To assist schools in the adoption process, CBSE has provided a sample list of affirmations:

“I am always happy.”

“I am calm and stable in every situation.”

“My memory and concentration are excellent.”

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“I eat healthy food; my body is perfect and disease-free.”

“I use gadgets only for studying.”

“I respect everyone. I respect nature.”

While these examples were accompanied by their Hindi translations in its original notice, CBSE has clarified that schools may adapt the affirmations in the language best suited to their student demographics. “Let’s help our children grow not just academically, but emotionally, so they become confident individuals ready to shape a better world,” the circular stated.

Deepto Banerjee

Deepto Banerjee is a journalist at The Indian Express, where he currently works as a Senior Sub-Editor for IndianExpress.com. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) New Delhi, he writes extensively on policy, education, study-abroad trends, student affairs, employment and career-related issues among other things. Prior to joining The Indian Express, Deepto worked at The Times of India, where he covered topics ranging from education and student welfare to educational policies. Outside the newsroom, he takes a keen interest in photography. ... Read More

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