My three teens and the young people I work with often admit that they feel bombarded by outside factors that have a significant impact on the way they think, feel and act.
Here are some examples of the kinds of pressures they encounter:
- Parents and teachers often apply excessive pressure for them to perform well, which can increase their anxiety levels.
- Peer pressure is persistent and highly influential. There’s a strong drive for them to people please and fit in just so they can feel they belong.
- Social media provides a platform for anonymous critics and bullies to target their vulnerabilities.
- Ads and programming on radio, TV, social media and print clearly lay out the ideal way to look, walk, talk and live, which creates unrealistic standards for them to live up to.
- Disruptions in family life—such as divorce, illness, and disputes—often fill their minds with uncertainties, resentment and a lack of trust.
- The teen cultural acceptance of alcohol, drug use and sex places extraordinary pressure on them to participate. They shared stories of fellow teens who abused substances, were affected by sexual abuse, engaged in risky sexual behaviors, confronted with pregnancy, and, as a result, struggled with depression, eating disorders, addictions, and suicidal behavior.
This bombardment on your mind can have a dramatic effect on your self-image, belief systems, and habits. It can have a huge impact on your self-confidence, your perceptions of your capabilities, and the degree of potential and the ultimate success you think you can achieve in all areas of your life. It can also make you feel like you have to hustle for your worthiness rather than being loved and accepted for the authentic, imperfect person you are.
An Important Period of Self Discovery
Yes, the adolescent and young adult years can seem a bit like an emotional roller coaster ride, but they can also be a time of self-discovery and a period where you encounter an increasing awareness of who you want to be and how you want to live your life.
Every young person has unlimited potential to achieve success in all areas of life, but you can’t achieve this alone. It’s the responsibility of your supporters; your caregivers, teachers, coaches, counselors, community leaders, etc; to help you recognize your potential and motivate you to tap into it to fulfill your goals and make your vision of yourself and your life a reality. We initiate the lead, so you will learn to take the lead in your own life.
I am devoted to coaching my teens from the sidelines and providing as much support as required to help them live fulfilling, successful and more connected lives. My blog posts are my way of reaching out to you to support you on your journey from adolescence to adulthood.
Inspiring Quotes for Teens
I’ve found that inspiring quotes can be a great pick-me-up during those times when you feel emotionally battered and worn. I’ve gathered a collection of my favourite quotes for you. I hope they will rejuvenate you and motivate you to show up as your authentic selves and draw upon the courage and strength you already have within you.
“When it hurts, observe. Life is trying to teach you something.”
Anita Krizzan
“I am not looking to escape my darkness, I am learning to love myself there.”
Rune Lazuli
“You were born to be real, not to be perfect”
“Even if you cannot change all the people around you, you can change the people you choose to be around”
Roy T. Bennett
“Be yourself because an original is worth more than just a copy”
“She turned her can’ts into cans and her dreams into plans”
“Dream higher than the sky & deeper than the ocean”
“There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.”
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
C.S. Lewis
“Learning is a gift, even when pain is your teacher”
“A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You can’t go anywhere until you change it.”
“Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision”
Sir Winston Churchill
“Why fit in, when you were born to stand out?”
Dr. Seuss
“When someone tells you “you can’t”, turn around and say “watch me”
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars”
Les Brown
“One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks”
Jack Penn
“The only thing that stands between you and your goal is yourself”
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations”
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure”
Colin Powell
“No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else”
P.T. Barnum
“Love yourself enough to set boundaries”
Anna Taylor
“No is a complete sentence”
“Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone.”
“We each have the choice in any setting to step back and let go of the mindset of scarcity”
Lynne Twist
“Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are”
Marianne Williamson
“Joy seems to me a step beyond happiness. Happiness is a sort of atmosphere you can live in sometimes when you’re lucky. Joy is a light that fills you with hope and faith and love.”
Adela Rogers St. Johns
“Don’t change so people will like you. Be yourself and the right people will love you.”
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