"Before the social media era, we super social humans were more than willing to dole out advice to anyone who asked. But with advice being thrown our way every time we pick up our phone, which young people do on average over a hundred times a day, it's easy to feel a bit overwhelmed and confused by the many voices telling us how we should live our lives."
"They form a framework created from years of research in positive psychology, interviews with mental health experts, studies on purpose and social connection, and over 25 years of working with young people and families. They are simple, powerful practices that can help us stay connected to who we are, protect our peace, and build a life that feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good on the outside."
"When we act in ways that don't match our values, something inside of us feels off. That off-purpose feeling creates stress, dissatisfaction, and unhappiness. Here's a quick example. Imagine you love having a flexible schedule. Then suddenly, school or work switches you to a strict 9-5. If flexibility is a core value for you, this change will drain your energy fast."
Young people face overwhelming external pressures, including relentless unsolicited advice amplified by social media and excessive phone use. Five tenets—voice, peace, integrity, connection, and resilience—offer actionable tools to regain control, create ease, and foster intentional decision-making. The tenets are grounded in positive psychology research, mental-health expert interviews, studies on purpose and social connection, and over 25 years of experience working with young people and families. Practicing these simple, powerful habits helps maintain alignment with core values, protects inner peace, strengthens relationships, and builds resilience. Misalignment with values produces stress, dissatisfaction, and drained energy, illustrating the need for a guiding framework.
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