Before you assume someone is mad at you, give yourself a minute. A short text.A different tone.Someone being quieter than usual. It’s easy for our brain to immediately go to, “What did I do?” However, their mood might have absolutely nothing to do with you. They could be tired, stressed, … [Read more...] about DON’T ASSUME – ASK QUESTIONS!
BOUNDARIES ARE A GOOD THING
You can be a good friend and still have boundaries. Being a good friend doesn’t mean being available 24/7, always agreeing, fixing every problem, or ignoring your own feelings just to keep someone else happy. Real friendships have room for both people. You’re allowed to say no. You’re … [Read more...] about BOUNDARIES ARE A GOOD THING
CARING FOR YOURSELF IS OK TOO!
You can care deeply about things without letting them consume you. Care about your grades but remember they don’t define your intelligence or your worth. Care about your friendships, but don’t change who you are just to fit in. Care about your future but give yourself permission to not have … [Read more...] about CARING FOR YOURSELF IS OK TOO!
BALANCE IS THE KEY
Working harder isn’t always the answer. Sometimes the best thing you can do is recognize when what you’re doing isn’t working and make a shift. Take the break. Ask for help. Get some sleep. Accept the grade and learn from it. Stop comparing yourself to everyone around you and focus … [Read more...] about BALANCE IS THE KEY
BACK TO SCHOOL
A new school year means a lot of change all at once. New schedules, new teachers, new expectations, new routines. Don’t expect yourself to have it all figured out on day one. Give yourself time to adjust. Use the Executive Function skills you already have: plan ahead, break things down, … [Read more...] about BACK TO SCHOOL
COMPARISON
Comparison has a way of making you forget how far you’ve come. Someone else being ahead doesn’t mean you’re behind. Someone else succeeding doesn’t mean you’re failing. Not everyone has to like you for you to feel good about who you are. Pay attention to your growth. Celebrate your … [Read more...] about COMPARISON
BE YOU!
Sometimes we hold back parts of ourselves because we’re afraid. Afraid of being judged. Afraid of saying the wrong thing. Afraid of being too loud, too excited, too different, or just too much. So, we start turning ourselves down. It is important to remember, every time you hold back … [Read more...] about BE YOU!
DON’T WORRY! BE HAPPY!
“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