Did you know that nearly 7000 students drop out of high school every single day?
10 Tips you can't ignore when working with Teens, by Mr. Rob Kodama, Gurian Certified Trainer
Tips to share with TEENS:
1. You are never as abnormal as you think.
"I'm not tall enough, strong enough, mature enough, smart enough,
talented enough." You are not alone but you are enough, just as you
are.
2. Mistakes do not define you - it’s what you do with them that creates who you are. Identify them, face them, and correct them. Correcting mistakes builds your character.
3. Those who give you the most grief, usually care the most about you. A coach said, “Do you know why I yell at you so much? It’s because I love you. If I really didn’t care about you, I would just ignore you.” Notice who is giving you grief…and why.
4. Control what you can control. It is unrealistic to solve everything, though one can have empathy for others. Focus on what can be controlled and control it - look at what can be solved, not who is at fault or how dire the situation seems to be. Your ability to control your attitude will get you the best results.
5. You are always someone’s role model. Many of us think because we are not famous it doesn't matter what we say or do. The reality is that we are all role models throughout our lives. How many cousins, neighbors, friends are looking up to you without you knowing it? Who is copying everything you are doing?
Thank you, Rob Kodama!
What works for your teens? Be sure to share with us on our Facebook page!
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2. Mistakes do not define you - it’s what you do with them that creates who you are. Identify them, face them, and correct them. Correcting mistakes builds your character.
3. Those who give you the most grief, usually care the most about you. A coach said, “Do you know why I yell at you so much? It’s because I love you. If I really didn’t care about you, I would just ignore you.” Notice who is giving you grief…and why.
4. Control what you can control. It is unrealistic to solve everything, though one can have empathy for others. Focus on what can be controlled and control it - look at what can be solved, not who is at fault or how dire the situation seems to be. Your ability to control your attitude will get you the best results.
5. You are always someone’s role model. Many of us think because we are not famous it doesn't matter what we say or do. The reality is that we are all role models throughout our lives. How many cousins, neighbors, friends are looking up to you without you knowing it? Who is copying everything you are doing?
Thank you, Rob Kodama!
What works for your teens? Be sure to share with us on our Facebook page!
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