Micro-internships. Check out Parker Dewey for ideas.


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Practice your signature


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Read up on the adolescent brain.


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Become habitual about doing that which makes you feel good and yourself and fulfilled. If it’s running, make running a habit and dedicate time for it.


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Build something beautiful.


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Give book "50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know" by Kay West.


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Chemistry is not the same thing as compatibility.


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Psalm 37:3 “Do good and trust in the Lord.” That pretty much covers it.


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Happiness, beauty, health, fun, success: define for yourself what each of those things mean. People and society are gonna try and convince you to share their definitions…don’t let them.


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“You matter to me.” Is a beautiful way to express your feelings when a relationship is new.


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Purchase the card game CBT 123 on Amazon. (Cognitive Behavior Therapy teaches kids the connection between Thoughts/ feelings/ behavior)


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“You can miss a person every day and still be glad that they’re no longer in your life.” — Oprah Winfrey


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Avoid bird seed or pet food near your home. It attracts mice, rats, ticks, etc. keep bird feeders that use seed a good distance from the house. Try liquid feeders near windows. Or use a feed tray or hulled seeds (little waste.)


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Find what you love Do what you love Be what you love Live what you love Love what you love and never look back ... Except to love.


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Don’t ask for anything until you’ve done what has been asked of you.


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Like Cindy Crawford said, "I eat anything I want … I just don't eat as much as I want." Be mindful of portions. No need to eliminate the junk food but keep it to a minimum.


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Replace “but” with “and.” “I love you but...” Becomes “I love you and that’s why...” etc.


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“Anger is a wonderful catalyst but a terrible companion.” - Brene Brown


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Whether they’re young or old, try not to under-estimate people. Most people will impress the heck out of you.


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Don’t be afraid of work.


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Unkind people are unhappy people.


8, 18



“Your life unfolds in proportion to your courage.” -Danielle Le Port


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Motivation: Just start. Two minutes. You don’t need to feel good to get going, you need to get going to give yourself a chance to feel good.


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Just focus on shining on your own terms. Your shine is not dependent on anyone or anything else.


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Keep going. Push yourself. The struggle makes it all the more worth it.


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There is nothing “basic” about basic human dignity. Never treat a person as though they are put on this earth for your amusement. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity because we’re all human beings. No matter their age, looks, status, even past wrongdoing, everyone deserves to be treated with dignity.


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Sometimes (oftentimes) the truth is easier to find than to face.


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My mom used to say that one thing her mom taught her was no matter how poor they were they always had a clean house. She made sure of it.


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People have big feelings when they realize how unjust and unfair the world can be. Totally natural and healthy. The problem starts when they channel those feelings into destructive actions and beliefs: violence, war, crime and hatred. We will be so much better off if we can learn to deal with our collective and individual pain in a way that is therapeutic and constructive. Maybe we can help each other to be creative in the face of fear, grief, pain, anxiety, anger, betrayal, injustice.


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“If you want to be holy, be kind”. -Frederick Buechner


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