Teen Tips: Music and Moods
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Music is one of the best mood shifters. Put together some snazzy playlists, such as Feel Confident, Feel Sexy or Feel Great About Life, and play them whenever you need a boost.
That was just one of the nuggets I shared with a group of teenagers I spoke to recently. Actually, I was surprised at how many of the advice I gave still applies to me at age 36! Maybe we could all use a refresher course:
- If you don’t have high expectations for teachers, classes, parents, boyfriends/girlfriends, etc., whatever happens is a bonus. Being disappointed by unmet expectations is what hurts the most.
- Compare and Despair. The minute you compare yourself, you're setting yourself up to get depressed.
- Write down three accomplishments that you're incredibly proud of. When you're feeling down, remember, you're the person who got them done!
- Someone else in the world would do anything for your life, school, friends and clothes… even on your worst day.
- Do the thing that scares you. Nothing feels better than being courageous.
For my blog post on 20 tips to share with your teen or a friend, go to this page on our site.
Posted: 7/21/09
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