"There's a word you need to hear in every moment of life." Practice being gentle in expression yet strong in heart, cherishing and loving yourself. Ms. Kim Ji-hwon, who meets children in her classroom every day, discovered that even among confident, outspoken older elementary students, many quietly struggle because they can't properly express their true feelings. Children tend to be more generous toward others than themselves, find it hard to refuse or ask favors of close friends, and sometimes hesitate in front of a friend who bravely apologizes, damaging the relationship. When children aren't honest about their own emotions, unspoken feelings build up like a balloon until their chest feels tight. When friendships go wrong, it becomes hard to focus on schoolwork, making school life difficult, and eventually leading children to dislike themselves. To help children affirm themselves and shine with their own unique light, Ms. Kim began holding special morning meetings filled with warm yet firm words. I'm So Glad I'm Me gathers 40 of the most-loved phrases—chosen from real concerns shared during morning meetings and resonating with 240,000 followers—that are the words parents most want to say to their children every day. When a friend treats you carelessly, when your kindness is rejected, when you want to apologize or be apologized to, when you feel like you're falling behind, when you want to give up, on days you dislike yourself—in every moment that calls for comfort and courage, this book encourages children to acknowledge their feelings and express their hearts wisely and gracefully. Start practicing self-care and self-love with these simple yet powerful words: "I'll handle it myself." "You're someone who leads with heart." "It's okay, that can happen." "I'm so glad I'm me!" A must-read for children who want to respect themselves, protect boundaries, and express their emotions wisely. Who are words for? For the listener. Talking to yourself is for you; conversation is for everyone. This book reminds us that words we shouldn't say to others, we shouldn't say to ourselves either. Instead of words that crush confidence and courage like "I'm always like this" or "I can't do it," encourage the desire to try with warm words like "It's okay, that can happen" and "You can do it!" And when talking with friends, what's needed isn't just pleasant words, but respectful words that protect each other's boundaries: "I'll handle it myself." "Okay, I understand. Sorry!" We all have the right to decide by our own standards and the right to decline others' requests. When conflict is brought into the light, friendship becomes clear; a courageous refusal protects you. Try offering these 40 beautiful, wonderful words that make both speaker and listener feel good.