I am, I will, I can · Mirror Affirmations with Bacci

Bacci the orange cat smiling and waving at himself in a mirror

I am. I will. I can.

Say it in the mirror every morning, just like Bacci. Three little sentences, one big smile. Free to start, right here.

Start Mirror MorningPrint 3 free cards

Mirror Morning in 6 tiny steps

  1. BreatheTake 5 slow breaths. Smell the flower, blow out the candle.
  2. LookStand in front of a mirror, just like Bacci. Smile and wave hello to you.
  3. Say itSay one I am, one I will and one I can. Out loud, or in a whisper.
  4. Again tonightSay them again before bed. Morning and night helps them stick.
  5. Make it yoursShy today? Say it inside your head, or record it and play it back.
  6. CelebrateDo one happy thing after: a stretch, a hug, a dance or a song.

Today's mirror words

I am
I will
I can

Phone mirror mode shows today's words full screen with Bacci. Take a screenshot to keep them as your wallpaper.

Free printable starter cards

Print on regular paper, cut on the dashed lines and tape one to your mirror.

I AMBacci smiling at himself in a mirror

I am brave.

Say it in the mirror · Bacci Kid
I WILLBacci smiling at himself in a mirror

I will try my best today.

Say it in the mirror · Bacci Kid
I CANBacci smiling at himself in a mirror

I can do hard things.

Say it in the mirror · Bacci Kid

The affirmation library

Here are 36 favorites to say out loud. The full collection has more than 100 original mirror affirmations for kids, teens and grown-ups.

I am

  • I am kind.
  • I am brave.
  • I am loved.
  • I am enough, just as I am.
  • I am a good friend.
  • I am curious about the world.
  • I am learning every day.
  • I am thankful for today.
  • I am proud of my effort.
  • I am gentle with myself.
  • I am creative.
  • I am a good listener.

I will

  • I will try my best today.
  • I will be kind to everyone I meet.
  • I will take a deep breath when I need to.
  • I will ask for help when I need it.
  • I will keep going when things are tricky.
  • I will share and take turns.
  • I will listen with my whole heart.
  • I will learn something new today.
  • I will be gentle with my words.
  • I will say thank you.
  • I will use my brave voice.
  • I will be a good friend.

I can

  • I can do hard things.
  • I can learn anything with practice.
  • I can be brave.
  • I can take a deep breath.
  • I can make good choices.
  • I can try new things.
  • I can ask for help.
  • I can slow down and breathe.
  • I can be a good friend.
  • I can use my words.
  • I can fix my mistakes.
  • I can be patient.

For grown-ups

Say the words first and let your child echo them back. Keep it playful: there is no score and no wrong way. The printable sets below are digital downloads for personal and family use. Nothing ships.

Created by Dr. Jamie J. Karia, DSW, LCSW · © 2026 Bacci Kid · Creative play and learning, not therapy.