LESS STRESS, a plan for a more peaceful life
Its been said, fail to plan or plan to fail. The truth is stress is a part of everyone’s life. Whether you have a mental health challenge or not. According to the Mayo Clinic undealt with stress over extended periods of time can cause:
Anxiety
Depression
Digestive problems
Headaches
Muscle tension and pain
Heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke
Sleep problems
Weight gain
Memory and concentration impairment
The Importance Of Story Telling (Shame dies when stories are told in safe places)
Shame dies when stories are told in safe places.
Helping Your Teen Maintain Emotional Health
Supporting your child’s mental health is deeper than dealing with a diagnosable condition like depression or anxiety. Teenagers will benefit from daily support and knowing that their parents or guardians are always there for them. If you notice your teenager has been struggling with stress or other mental health issues, try these tips to help them develop emotional stability, resilience, and a positive outlook.
5 Questions Successful Parents Ask Themselves
Parenting is hard work. Parenting well takes no days off. That’s at least 18 years, that is 216 months, that is 6,575 days of work. And from parenting three kids into their adulthood and working with parents and their teens over the last 28 years I know for certain there’s no shortage of second-guessing and agonizing about whether you are on the right track. It doesn’t get any easier when even the professionals can’t seem to agree on parenting strategies.
Success Saturday - Kevin Love
Love encourages others to “speak your truth” and credits speaking out and helping others with brining him peace.
Be prepared for the autonomic response.
The autonomic nervous system is a powerful thing, and there is very little we can do to control it. Our blood pressure, heart rate, digestion, and body temperature are things that we have very little voluntary control over. I get sick to my stomach, my heart starts beating more rapidly, my skin gets hot to the touch, and the catastrophic thoughts of dying in a fiery blaze start running amuck in my mind. I will never be able to fully stop those responses, however, I have learned how to minimize them not only with flying, but with other stressful situations.
What is your deepest fear?
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
YOU DESERVE HAPPINESS!
Not:
“I’m fine”
“Cant complain”
“Could be worse”
HAPPY! (Cheerful, willing, feeling satisfaction or joy)
Sometimes people lose hope because they mistakenly believe they don't deserve happiness. Everyone comes into the world deserving to be happy!
Open letter of hope from our founder, Shannon Kapp
Share with someone you know needs hope TODAY.
Success Saturday - Lady Gaga
“Depression doesn't take away your talents - it just makes them hard to find. I learned that my sadness never destroyed what was great about me. You just have to go back to that greatness, find that one little light thats left”
-Lady Gaga
Just Be Nice!
My ability to live a productive life in spite of my difficult past is directly connected to my decision to share kindness with others.
Success Saturday - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Mental Illness does not need to be a roadblock to your success!
Breaking the Stigma
The Hayden Hurst Story
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It is estimated that 48.6% of students between the ages of 10-24 experience a mental health crisis. It is additionally estimated that 60% of these effected go uncared for in anyway. It is our belief that this happens when the natural result of mental illness or crisis is isolation, because it is misunderstood or stigmatized. The second leading cause of death in this age group is suicide and it is actually the number one cause of death among 14 & 15 year old American teens.
If you don’t quit you win is led by successful professionals who are willing to share their compelling stories and experiences helping these champions believe that Mental Illness does not mean you can not be successful in every area of your life.
Your generous support allows us to fulfill our 4 step process:
Motivating young people through school assemblies and seminars
Mentoring young people through weekly phone calls with our approved mentors and monthly online huddles with other young people of similar interests facing the same challenges. Monitored and led by one of our adult coaches.
Partnering with parents to support family plans and strategies to build champion successful young people with or without mental illness.
Resourcing School Administrators, Teachers and Coaches with seminars on how to support and motivate this large demographic as well as weekly support materials.