What You Need to Know as a New Employee
Getting a job is one of the best decisions that I made during my high school years—a decision that hopefully you will make, too.
How (and Why) to Turn an Acquaintance into a Friend
You will never know how much it means to someone who is lonely when you take a genuine interest in them. You can make a person who feels worthless suddenly feel they are worthwhile.
Teen Workshop: Your Financial Future
In this recent workshop for RiseUP Cooperative, Garry Thurman and Tyde McIntosh discuss how to avoid making financial decisions that will one day bring you grief. Garry and Tyde both work at Guardian Investment Advisors in Chattanooga and are hosts of the podcast “Plan Today Own Tomorrow.”
Figuring Out Who You Are
Trying new things during your teenage years is not only normal, but also really important in helping you strengthen your sense of self.
Taking Stock of Your Distinctive Qualities
I cannot compare my achievements (or perceived lack of them) to others, and you shouldn’t either. We can have the same situational experience but take away totally different internal realizations.
Relaxation, Reality, and Resolutions
With either a traditional vacation or a staycation, you can schedule a time to unplug from technology, engage in the hobbies you keep telling yourself you want to do more, or take LOTS of naps. (I personally encourage you to do that.)
Focusing, Fixing, and Moving Forward
I am suggesting this in place of resolutions because if we focus too much on what we want to “fix” about ourselves, we forget about the good things about us we already have.
Pets, Pizzazz, and Permission
If you find yourself feeling a little droopy, you are just fine. Give yourself permission to need a break from others.
Win-Win Strategies for Resolving Holiday Conflicts
The good news is that conflict can be healthy, if handled correctly. It can help us affirm our beliefs, realize our faults, and become more empathetic people.
