It’s about that time – fall sports team tryouts. It can be a challenging process but don’t shy away from a sport, team or activity because you don’t think you can do it. High school varsity girls lacrosse coach, MF, has some insightful tips for anyone trying to make any team. (Spoiler alert: the most important tip is […]
The dog days of summer are beginning soon! This year it starts on July 3 and ends on August 11. These are the hottest days of the year. July has just begun, and it is already scorching, hot outside, with some days being 103 degrees in Texas. It has been hard to be active when […]
“Braces are Worth It” was written for yooou! by 14-year-old, GH. At first, braces seemed like a magical experience. I wanted them because everyone else had them and they looked great. Once I got them on, nothing really happened until the next day when my teeth were immediately sore, and my entire mouth hurt. I […]
This article was written for yooou! by 14-year-old, LH. Well, if I am really being honest, my experience with braces has not been the best. I have had way more metal in my mouth than many of my other friends. It started out in fourth grade when I got a piece in my mouth that […]
This article was written for yooou! by Keisha Montfleury, the founder of HandiWork LLC. Top 5 ways to be a more CONFIDENT teen: Make sure that you are doing things to explore the things that you like. What are some of your hobbies, skills, and talents that you can practice and share with others? If you […]
Have you outgrown your friend group? It happens. And it should not be considered a “bad” thing. Sometimes those friends are not a fit for you at that time and place in your life. And if your friends aren’t bringing out the best in you, maybe it is time to make a change. Thank you […]
My Study Life – School Planner My Study Life is the perfect app for those who want a planner, but can never remember to constantly fill it out. I never liked having to take time out of my day to completely focus on planning my week. While it’s productive, it never actually helped me. That’s […]
This article was written for yooou! by Karis Hortin, a life coach for young adults specializing in teen girls. 1. You don’t need to start some life altering new year resolution Many of us use the new year as an excuse to pick on ourselves. We think we need to lose weight. Start some […]
An inspiration board, also called mood board or vision board, is an excellent tool to use when you want to focus on your goals for a period of time. The start of a new year is the perfect time to create an inspiration board. An inspiration board is a tool that will help you visualize […]
Overthinking is exhausting, isn’t it? There are so many triggers for overthinking – anxiety, stress, control, fear, perfectionism. But, there are tools to help yourself stop this seemingly never-ending spiral. We think the simple act of getting “it” out of your mind and into the world is a must! Try one (or all) of these […]