Coping with Stress
When it came time to apply to colleges and take the ACT, I found myself battling anxiety as I began to prepare myself for the next chapter of my education.
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Life Skills
Before Disaster Strikes, Be Prepared!
Dangerous weather can appear suddenly, so you need to have a plan.
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Crying, Core Memories, and Children in Care
When children from hard places forget their “core memories,” they forget a bit of themselves.
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Learning to Say “No”
It’s more important to be able to stand up for yourself and your time than to always bend to other people’s will.
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Back to School for Foster Children
It makes sense that most children in custody will be extremely nervous upon starting a new school year, particularly if they must change schools.
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The 3 Most Important Words to Tell Yourself
Self-forgiveness is an intrinsic part of self-healing.
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Thoughts on Gladness and Grief
Grief never entirely goes away. Let yourself feel how you feel, and don’t try to minimize it.
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Ways to Develop a Winning Attitude
I have found it much easier to work with someone who may not have advanced skills but who has a positive attitude than to work with a highly skilled person who has a poor attitude.
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Finding Your Resonance
I believe that every person is like an instrument: our bodies are tuned to a frequency that we can hear only occasionally, and we need to follow it to discover what truly fits who we are.
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How to Express Your Worthwhile Ideas
When you are working with a group of people and have good ideas, know when to press forward to make sure you’re heard.
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