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Friendship Goals
The best friendships come from knowing who you are and using your strengths to help others. There are so many quizzes in on the internet that claim they can tell us who our “one true self” is, but which one should you choose? via GIPHY via GIPHY It is important that when you are looking for a quiz to take, you find one that is going to help you learn about yourself. One that is on a site that shows you the research behind the quiz itself and not just the first one on Google. So as fun as finding out which character from...
read moreFinding Your Footing In the Political World
Excited about the future and about how you’re going to change the world, but you don’t quite know where or how to start? via GIPHY The first step is to always start at home. This means joining your school’s Student Government organization. Student government represents the best interests of a school’s student body and helps shape the student experience on campus. But why stop there. Local and Area Governments want to hear from you! Attend meetings, sign up to speak about causes you care about, and once you turn 18 run for a position....
read moreThe COVID-19 Pandemic Is Tough But You Can Be Tougher
If you are like many, COVID-19 restrictions are getting old and your mental health might be suffering. This is very common. We know the steps being taken are important to protect physical health but it doesn’t always make it easier. You may be tempted to make poor decisions…. We understand that but are confident you can turn those decisions around, laugh a little about even thinking about them, and move on to manage this time in ways that will help you come out stronger and more resilient than before. ...
read moreThe “Tooth” About Marijuana
Wow, all this talk and action to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes has people wondering if it really is safe. As a teen, what you need to know is that it is NOT SAFE for you. The Academy of Pediatrics was not going to allow the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes for anyone under the age of 18 because of the harm it can cause to a developing brain (That is what you have, a brain still under construction. This is true regardless of how mature your body appears.) They have relented only for extreme medical...
read moreBenefits of Practicing Mindfulness
Focus – Mindful meditation has been correlated directly with cognitive flexibility and attentional functioning. Cognitive flexibility – With the help of mindful meditation, you can become less reactive and develop the skill of self-observation. You will begin to develop more adaptive responses to stressful or negative situations. Relationship satisfaction – By practicing mindful meditation, you are able to respond well to stress in relationships and become better at communicating your emotions to a partner. Stress...
read moreGive Yourself a Mental Break
High School can be a very stressful time. Applying for colleges, after school practices, unhealthy diets and an awful sleep schedule can take a toll on your body and brain. Resulting in anxiety, depression and mood swings that could possibly affect your connections with others. Here are 10 ideas to improve your mental health! 1.) Meditation Use your spare time in-between classes to close your eyes, deep breath and relax. Doing this will ease your mind and possibly give you a new perspective on your day. 2.) Make Positive Lists Focusing...
read morePlan Ahead
As you get older, social circles widen. When this happens, it becomes more important to think through who is going to be involved in an event. While even your best friends can come up with some not very good ideas… others may come up with ideas that can put you in a position where you feel pressured to make decisions that you know are not a good idea and could possibly harm you or others. To prevent this from happening, it is best to plan ahead. Start with thinking through how you can tell someone you don’t want to go to...
read moreNaps (AKA Memory Boosters)
Did you know short-term memory is limited? That means you can only fit so much in when you study. To free up space and transfer the information to long-term memory, sleep is required. This means nap breaks are great when you are studying and reviewing your notes right before going to sleep at night is ideal. The trick to taking a nap is determining what length of time you should sleep to reap the rewards you are looking for and not sleeping so long that it interferes with sleep at night. To ensure you don’t sleep...
read moreSuccessful People.
There are things the most successful people do that make them great. The two most important things: 1. Always push yourself to the edge of your ability. 2. Look at those better than you and emulate them. If you are interested in learning more, check out the full article from Eric Barker http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2014/02/most-successful-people/ Click Below to Enter to Win a...
read moreHappy and Productive
According to Sean Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage, your brain at positive is 31% more productive than at negative, neutral or stressed. Investing in your happiness is worth it! Try these five things to help: 1. Think of three things you are grateful for each day. 2. Journal about positive experiences. 3. Exercise 4. Meditate 5. Perform Random Acts of Kindness To be entertained and find out why, check out this Ted Talk, The Happy Secret to Better Work*. It is about twelve minutes of comedy that you can watch over...
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