Almost all of the teen girls I coach want to be beautiful. They fixate on obtaining perfect hair, skin, lips, lashes, and body shape. They believe that once they reach this level of beauty, they will instantly feel happy and fulfilled. It would be a mistake...
Recently, a vibrant teen client told me how much she hates how she looks. From the length of her legs to the freckles on her face, she criticized every inch of her body. She said her “ugly” appearance is the reason everyone at school gave her “weird” looks and why...
Self-awareness is an essential component of emotional intelligence. College students who are self-aware are conscious of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They know their strengths and weaknesses. They have clear values and use their values to inform...
Some people say I am a “neat freak.” I always have been. When I was a little girl, I would actually have fun organizing and labeling. I’d frequently clean and rearrange my room and I loved vacuuming. As an adult, not much has changed. I still keep my home and...
Now more than ever, teens are unhappy. Since the pandemic, record numbers of high school students report feeling depressed and anxious. While social isolation and online learning are becoming a thing of the past, teens are still facing extraordinary pressures at...
You want your teen to be happy, especially as she heads off to college. You hope to see her succeed in school, career, relationships, and life! You do your best to equip her to reach her highest potential and live her best life, but are you supporting the one skill...
Is your high school senior ready for college? High school only goes so far in preparing teens for this important stage of life. Most students will graduate feeling academically equipped but lacking the life skills that are crucial to a smooth transition and a...
In my last two blogs, I talked about the power of self-awareness. It supports personal growth, goal achievement, better relationships, and an overall fulfilling life. Self-awareness develops over time but you can use these exercises to start building self-awareness...
During a recent Discovery Call, Susan* described her teenage daughter: “Ellie has so much potential! She’s bright, funny, and kind, but she doesn’t see it. Every time her father and I tell her how amazing she is, she just rolls her eyes and says, you’re just saying...
Hallie* is a sophomore in college with a bright future. I’ve been coaching her since she was a high school senior and know her well. She’s a hard worker with a fierce determination to make her dreams come true. She wants to be a doctor and is paving her way to one...
