You Got This!
I absolutely love teenagers. You are spontaneous and fun. You see the world differently. And that's exciting! You have the creativity and the bravery to face the challenges that will come your way. I can see the light in your eyes and the strength of your spirit. You matter. Your thoughts, ideas and feelings matter. You have what it takes. Yes, you!
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”
Strategies for Happiness
Gain confidence in your unique gifts and your ability to contribute to the world.
Choose standards for yourself and live by them with integrity.
Life is not a competition. You can afford to be kind and generous with people.
Practice love and compassion for yourself and others.
Look for the good in people and situations.
Find people you admire and learn from them.
Find meaning in your struggle.
Smile.
Helpful Resources
Videos
“Surrender Guided Meditation” Jason Stephenson
"The Power of Vulnerability” Brene Brown TED Talk
“Listening to Shame” Brene Brown TED Talk
“10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation” Celeste Headlee TED Talk
“Overcomer” Hannah Grace
"Looks aren't everything" Cameron Russell TED Talk
"How to make stress your friend" Kelly McGonigal TED Talk
"Try" Colbie Caillat
Articles
"JOMO - The Joy of Missing Out"
"Teacher Offers Best Advice to Students"
“Fixed mind-set vs Growth Mindset”
“When a Teenager is Talking about Suicide”
Apps
Calm
Daylio
Overdrive (digital library)
Suicide Safety Plan
Podcasts
Akimbo with Seth Godin
Sharon Says So with Sharon McMahon
Mind Well with Michelle Jones
Non Fiction Book Resources
The Advice Trap (Michael Stanier)
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life (Marilee Adams)
Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway (Susan Jeffers)
Food is Not Medicine (Dr Joshua Wolrich)
The Girl with Seven Names (Hyeonseo Lee)
The Hiding Place (Corrie Ten Boom)
Man's Search for Meaning (Viktor Frankl)
The Millionaire Next Door (Thomas Stanley)
My Beloved World (Sonia Sotomayor)
Permission to Screw Up (Kristen Hadeed)
The Power of Starting Something Stupid (Richie Norton)
There's No Good Card for This (Emily McDowell)
When Breath Becomes Air (Paul Kalanithi)
Where There’s Hope (Elizabeth Smart)
You are Not a Before Picture (Alex Light)