About this episode
Hey Parents,What do the happiest teens have in common?We all have defining moments in life when we stop and think - seriously, what’s this all about?So, picture this … a line of 6th graders nervously perched in the front of the classroom. It’s time for the annual Spelling Bee.My name was called first.I gasped.The rest is a blur, well, except for laughter echoing around me.Which is why Jim Kwik, is one of my favorite resources because he reminds us, “These times can define us, diminish us, or develop us.”Welcome back to the Cultivating Resilient Teens podcast, episode #24.Where we’re excited to give your daughter what she needs to develop her confidence, integrity and resilience for all of life’s adventures, rather than feeling defined or diminished by the all the social influences, inequalities, and labels (ug, the labels!).In my private coaching practice, where I work with teenage girls from 12 years to twenty something, all over the US – there’s definitely pattern. Maybe you’re seeing this pattern too?It begins around the fifth grade; you see your daughter’s environment begin to infiltrate her sense of self and limit her potential. The Power of WordsIf you think about it like this … when your daughter hears things like:· “She deserved it” · “You’re so basic”· “Omg, that was an epic failure”It’s not easy to stand tall and design healthy social scenarios where she can thrive.Often times a concept referred to as Confirmation Bias sneaks in and offers evidence, albeit biased and irrational, to support any negative, self-defeating thoughts.And then, without really knowing – and maybe even without her consent – these thoughts become your daughters’ beliefs.A Better WaySo, I ask you, if your daughter knew how to take life’s defining moments and allow them to develop her confidence and resilience and heighten her integrity … would she be up for it?If you’re listening every week, you’re probably familiar with my Signature Coaching Program, 90 Days to a More Resilient Teen, where we tap into the four steps to cultivate a resilient teen.One of the most important steps for teenage girls is developing a strong sense of self.So if you’re a new listener, you may want to take a minute and grab the 3-2-1 Method in Episode #16 Does Your Teenage Daughter Need a Strong Sense of Self to be Successful in Life?For access to the FULL Show Notes, please visit my website, https://cult
