Why Gossip Isn’t Pretty and What You Can Do to Stop It
Something I’ve come to know as I have grown older is that there are traditions around us that shape who we are. Some traditions are wholesome, like holidays we celebrate and spending time with our family, while others are harmful and endanger us and those around us. Having been raised in a healthy environment, my…
Read MoreHabit 1 of Self-Confident Teens Series- Be Proactive
Welcome back! The first habit to self-confidence is being proactive. What is being proactive? Easily summed up, it’s taking responsibility over our choices and controlling the way we respond to our circumstances. I love the equation E + R = O, or Event + Response = Outcome. Outcomes are not directly linked to the event.…
Read MoreLearning how to Follow your Passion and Pursue Your Dreams – An Interview With Emely Villeda Principe
A few months ago, we had the pleasure of interviewing Emely Villeda Principe, an inspiring Latina in S.T.E.M., about her life story. Emely is such a talented young woman, and a true devoted pioneer in the field of engineering. She is truly an example of having a dream and pursuing it, and not letting anything…
Read MoreWelcome to The 7 Habits of Self-Confident Teens Series
Hey everyone, YAY! It’s almost (officially) summertime. I’m pretty sure you’re already ready to kick off your shoes and do everything you could ever dream of doing. I already have my summer list: reading, piano, drawing, reading, painting, hanging out with my friends, and did I already mention reading? Books… one of my absolute favorite…
Read MoreWho Is Your Worst Enemy In Your Life?
Who is your WORST enemy in your life? I want you to ponder this question for a few seconds. What is the first thing that comes to mind? The school bully who’s always picking on you, your so-called friend who says mean things about you behind your back, etc. Actually, quite often, our biggest and…
Read MoreHow You Can Use the 6 Thinking Hats in Writing
You’ve probably noticed that I love writing. Planning, researching, editing, proofreading… it’s basically engraved in my DNA. You, however, may not be as enthusiastic about writing as I am. I know it can be stressful with all the papers you need to write in History and English (my favorite subject, by the way.) Even though it’s the end of the…
Read More7 Meaningful Life Lessons Woven Into Beauty And The Beast
Recently, I had the wonderful experience of attending the We All Grow conference for the second time in a row. On the first day of the conference, all the attendees were able to go on field trips. I was blessed to be chosen for the excursion to the Walt Disney Studios, for the Dream Big…
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