Comments on: Self-Power over Self-Pressure Blog https://www.alivecenter.org/self-power-self-pressure/ Our Mission is to create Teen-Led, Teen-Driven™ centers focused on empowering the youth of today to become the confident, impassioned, resilient leaders of tomorrow.  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:11:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Tom https://www.alivecenter.org/self-power-self-pressure/#comment-20 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:53:45 +0000 http://alivenaperville.com/?p=9121#comment-20 Nicely said, Jatin, and good advice for your fellow teens.

As a parent, I always tried to be careful not to inflict additional, unnecessary pressure on my daughters. I tried my best to resist being critical of their good intentions, but rather provide positive reinforcement and encouragement when it seemed like they were struggling. I didn’t insist that they set specific goals for themselves When it seemed like it would be helpful, I talked with them and asked questions that I thought would help them feel like they could figure out a plan to avoid or overcome the things that were causing them stress. It seemed to work.

Now that they are both adults, they both seem to have the confidence in their own abilities to get past the difficult, pressure filled situations they encounter.

]]> By: Beth https://www.alivecenter.org/self-power-self-pressure/#comment-19 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:27:21 +0000 http://alivenaperville.com/?p=9121#comment-19 Some great messages here! Strive to be the best you you can be. It takes all different talents to make a society. We need mechanics, social workers, hairdressers, chefs, accountants, nurses, salespeople, teachers, child care workers, personal trainers, small business owners and graphic artists in addition to doctors, lawyers and engineers. Most of all, we need good citizens who respect for others, patience, empathy, and charity. That said, teens will still feel stressed and it is never wrong to consider counseling or coaching if one is overwhelmed with anxiety. Don’t put down the importance of mental health disorders, they are treatable and care can save lives.

]]> By: Swati Bajpai https://www.alivecenter.org/self-power-self-pressure/#comment-18 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 19:10:16 +0000 http://alivenaperville.com/?p=9121#comment-18 Very well written. Also remember to call Suicide Prevention Lifeline to talk and express feelings.
18002738255
DuPage County also has a Crisis Line which is available 24 hours 7 days.
630-627-1700

]]> By: Swati Bajpai https://www.alivecenter.org/self-power-self-pressure/#comment-17 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 19:08:55 +0000 http://alivenaperville.com/?p=9121#comment-17 Very well written. Also remember to call Suicide Prevention Lifeline to talk and express feelings.
18002738255

DuPage County also has a Crisis Line which is available 24 hours 7 days.

]]> By: Stacey https://www.alivecenter.org/self-power-self-pressure/#comment-16 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 22:11:52 +0000 http://alivenaperville.com/?p=9121#comment-16 Well said.

]]> By: Amit https://www.alivecenter.org/self-power-self-pressure/#comment-15 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:09:40 +0000 http://alivenaperville.com/?p=9121#comment-15 Well written article, kudos to the author.

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