FlashMob of Kindness
November 9, 2015 in Be Positive
This teacher is retiring – watch how his students surprise him!
https://youtu.be/J-2utYVSNAM
Have you ever been in on a group random act of kindness? Tell us about it below!
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Independence
November 3, 2015 in Educate Yourself
What does independence have to do with talking to your parent?
Its because adolescents have developmental tasks. An example is a baby learning how to walk.
Young people learn how to start depending more on themselves, and less on their parent.
Think about it: depending less on their parent… Sometimes this can be tough for your parent! It is nice to feel like someone needs you – when all of a sudden that person tries to do it on their own, it can be tough to deal with.
How can you relate? Have you ever had a good friend who would always come to you first for advice? Now all of a sudden they started dating someone and barely talk to you about what you think. You’re happy that they’re in a new relationship and can talk to their partner about important things – but you miss the special talks you used to have.
Sometimes your parent can feel the same way!
You used to ask them for their advice about everything. Now all of a sudden you are coming up with your own ways of doing things and not asking them anymore. That can be hard to adjust to – and sometimes it can lead to the two of you disagreeing when you didn’t disagree before.
Sometimes stopping to remember where they are coming from can help you avoid getting into too many sticky situations!
Check out this article by WebMD for more tips on talking to parents.
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Just Do It
November 2, 2015 in Be Positive
“Those that say it can’t be done, should get out of the way of those doing it.” – Chinese Proverb.
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How do you respond to life’s struggles?
October 26, 2015 in Be Positive
Thoughts about how you approach a situation.
Do you have any advice for others going through struggles in life?
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You Don’t Have to Try
October 21, 2015 in Be Positive
Colbie Caillat wrote this ballad about being happy being who you are. What would you tell someone who feels pressure to be someone they don’t want to be?
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went ahead and did it
October 19, 2015 in Be Positive
She didn’t know it couldn’t be done so she went ahead and did it.
– Mary’s Almanac
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becoming a more peaceful person
October 5, 2015 in Be Positive
“The first step in becoming a more peaceful person is to have the humility to admit that, in most cases you’re creating your own emergencies.”
Where do you find peace?
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Rain
September 30, 2015 in Be Positive
Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder. –Rumi
Let us know what this quote makes you think about in the comments!
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Need a minute?
September 25, 2015 in Educate Yourself
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Are you feeling especially anxious or sad today but can’t get away from a screen? Try going to www.calm.com and taking a minute for yourself.
What do you do when you’re feeling especially anxious? Let us know in the comments
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Oatmeal cookie de-distraction smoothie
September 16, 2015 in Be Positive
Photo credit: andrea k. via Flickr
Here is a smoothie for when you’re feeling distracted. The complex carbs present in the oat will help your brain and the amino acid tyrosine present in the protein powder will make you mentally alert. Something that you can add to your morning routine for those early mornings when you’re back to school!
Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie
Ingredients:
½ cup oats
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 cup skim milk,
1 teaspoon of coconut oil
1 teaspoon of maple syrup
Handful of ice
Blend the first five ingredients until smooth and add the ice and then blend and serve.
Did you sip your way to a distraction-free day? What are other mood-boosting healthy foods that you reach for?
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