“What if it goes wrong?” “What if I mess up?” “What if people judge me?” Our brains are good at creating stories about things that haven’t even happened yet. We convince ourselves that if we worry enough, think through every possibility, or prepare for every worst-case scenario, somehow, … [Read more...] about DON’T WORRY! BE HAPPY!
BE YOU AND BE PROUD
It’s easy to get caught up trying to fit in or be the person you think everyone else wants you to be. Every day we’re surrounded by messages telling us who we should be, what we should look like, what we should like, and even what success is supposed to look like. The key is becoming aware of … [Read more...] about BE YOU AND BE PROUD
DON’T WAIT TO BE HAPPY
I think sometimes we get caught up waiting for everything to be “right” before we let ourselves really enjoy where we are. However, life is rarely all right at the same time. There’s always going to be something we’re working on, something we want to change, or something we wish was … [Read more...] about DON’T WAIT TO BE HAPPY
STOP TO APPRECIATE
We spend so much time thinking about where we want to be that sometimes we forget to appreciate where we are. Goals are great. Chase them. Work for them. Whatever you do though, don’t convince yourself that you’ll be happier when you get there. There’s a lot of good stuff happening … [Read more...] about STOP TO APPRECIATE
A DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER OPENS
As a teen, endings can feel like everything. A friendship changes. A relationship ends. You don’t make the team. A plan you were excited about doesn’t work out. And in that moment, it can be really hard to see past what you’re losing. It is important to remember, not every ending is a bad … [Read more...] about A DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER OPENS
WHAT SHAPES US
All of these things make you who you are! The good, the messy, the things you’re proud of and the things you’re still working on. You don’t have to love every part of yourself every day. However, don’t forget, every piece is part of your story. Own it. Learn from it. Grow From It Be … [Read more...] about WHAT SHAPES US
THE PAUSE IS POWERFUL
We spend so much energy trying to push away what we’re feeling sometimes, but not every emotion can or should be ignored. Sit with it. Feel it. Understand it. Your emotions are part of you, but they don’t control you. We get to decide how we want to be impacted by how we feel in a … [Read more...] about THE PAUSE IS POWERFUL
ENJOY THE JOURNEY
Why are we always in such a hurry? We spend so much time chasing the next milestone that we forget to enjoy the one we're living. Stop worrying about where you "should" be. Focus on where you are. You have more time than you think. We're so focused on reaching the top that we forget to look … [Read more...] about ENJOY THE JOURNEY
THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY
We don't get to choose everything that happens to us. Life will throw challenges, disappointments, and moments we never saw coming. What we do get to choose is how we respond. Your mindset is the lens you see the world through. If you tell yourself, "I can't," you'll find reasons to quit. If … [Read more...] about THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY