Understanding Resilience: Building Emotional Strength in Students
Resilience is the key to helping our young students not only survive but thrive in a world full of challenges. In our latest blog post, we explore the definition of resilience and share valuable insights on how to nurture this crucial skill in students aged 13-24. From fostering a growth mindset to building emotional strength and adaptability, there are many ways we can empower the next generation for success. Join us in this journey of growth and resilience! #Resilience #StudentEmpowerment #EducationMatters
Raising Resilient Teens: Embracing Challenges and Fostering Grit
As parents, we all want to raise resilient teenagers who can tackle life's challenges with confidence and determination. It's a journey filled with ups and downs, but it's also incredibly rewarding. Today, we're going to explore the wisdom and insights gained over the last 30 years of being a parent as well as leading and encouraging teenagers. We'll share four profound truths about both quitters and winners that can guide us in our mission to nurture resilience in our teens.
Failure is NOT an Option... Unless You Want to Succeed
Oh, you gotta love those motivational quotes that paint failure as the enemy! "Failure is not an option," they say. Well, newsflash: failure is not only an option, failure is as natural as breathing! Trying to run away from it is like trying to outrun your own shadow.
Starting Your Day Right: The Power of a Good Morning Routine for Mental and Emotional Health
A well-crafted morning routine can set the tone for your entire day, impacting not only your physical well-being but also your mental and emotional health.
Unleash Your Inner Warrior: Navigating Life's Challenges with Resilience
Hey warriors, you have the strength, courage, and resilience to conquer any challenge that comes your way. By embracing the suck, fighting for a positive mindset, developing coping strategies, learning from failure, and setting audacious goals, you'll unleash your inner warrior and thrive in the face of adversity.
MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH MONTH “Unmasking Masculinity” The Path to Men's Mental Well-being
Embracing our inherent masculine qualities can bring about positive transformations, foster resilience, and contribute to overall well-being. Embracing masculinity is critical for men's mental health.
Free Emotional & Mental Health Resources to Help Your Teen Thrive This Summer
With the school year ending and summer fast approaching, summer can be difficult for teenagers' emotional and mental health.
Several free mental and emotional health resources are available for teenagers throughout the year, but they could be valuable resources this summer to maintain mental and emotional health. Here are some options:
Three Metaphors For Understanding Grief
Everyone experiences grief along the journey of life. Here are three metaphors to better understand grief and some tips on how to respond.
Baby Steps
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of achieving a big goal? Do you feel like you're not making progress, no matter how hard you try?
Supporting Your Friend Through A Tough Time
If you have a friend going through a tough time, an emotional crisis, a loss or just having a bad day it can be tough to know how to support them. However, there are several things you can do to help your friend get through this difficult time. Here are some tips:
Winning Coach - Winning Team - Winning Student-Athletes
Hey coach, after over two decades of coaching high school athletes in various sports and being a motivational speaker to over 2,000,000 students in my life. What if I told you I know the most important key to
A winning season.
A winning student-athlete.
#%@&! The Stigma
Someone you love, value, and care deeply about has a mental illness.
It is mathematically impossible that this is not true.
According to the national institute of health: one out of 4 adults has some form of mental illness. And almost half of kids between ages 10-23 will experience a mental health crisis.
Helping Your Teen Live a Fulfilling Life
Boundaries help teens understand what is expected of them, keep them safe, and teach them self-discipline and self-control.
Social Media and Mental Health: How to Keep Your Sanity in the Age of Likes and Shares
Social media can be a minefield for our mental health, but it doesn't have to be. By taking breaks, unfollowing negativity, avoiding scrolling before bed, not comparing ourselves to others, setting boundaries, and seeking help when we need it, we can keep our sanity intact and enjoy the best parts of social media without the negative impact.
Key to Conquering Panic Attacks
The ultimate goal of mindfulness is to develop a greater sense of self-awareness and to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Three Simple Life Hacks to Being a More Hopeful Person
Being hopeful is like being on a rollercoaster. One minute you're up; the next minute, you're down, and sometimes you feel like you're going to throw up.
Throwing Rocks at Your Fears: How To Unlock Success By Confronting Fear Head On
We've all been there– standing on the sidelines, paralyzed by fear and doubt, unable to take the leap. But what would happen if we faced our fears head-on? In this blog, we explore what success looks like when you throw your rocks at your fears and challenge yourself to reach further than before. Find out how unlocking your inner potential can help you unlock success with every step!
How To Respond To Someone Who Is Suicidal: 7 Tips to Saving a Life
If someone you know is suicidal, it can be a really tough and confusing situation to deal with. You might not know what to say or do, and you might be feeling frightened, helpless, and unsure. But it’s important to remember that you are not alone and there are things you can do to help.
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.