The choices teens make directly influence their physiological and emotional feelings. While this is true for people of all ages, teens are particularly impacted by the choices-feelings relationship. Why? Teens are at a pivotal point in their lives when they develop a sense of identity, align more frequently with peers,…
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CHANGE: The Only Constant in Life
Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher circa 500 BC, nailed it. Change is the only constant in life. Roughly 2300 years later, Benjamin Franklin expanded the famous quote by saying, “Change is the only constant in life. One’s ability to adapt to those changes will determine your success in life.” Change, in…
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAPPINESS & SUCCESS
Does being successful make a person happy, or does being happy make a person successful? The answer is BOTH. However, if you are asked to choose which is most true, you might be surprised. Many people think being successful is the key to happiness, but in reality, the opposite is…
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ANGRY? ANXIOUS? SCARED? How to Regulate Strong Emotions
It was almost Spring Break before I heard about Matt. Seemingly, he started the year with a measure of success, but according to his teachers, his behavior had gone south quickly after returning from Winter Break. By the time I got involved, Matt had a special seat in the…