Let’s Look: Managing Teens
Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. This was a busy weekend, as I had a visit from my third brother who couldn’t make it in for Labor Day weekend. I got to enjoy some family time and catch up with some friends too. All around, it was a good few days.
My pup soaking up the last rays of sunshine!
I am slowly adjusting to a new routine this month. I am really trying to prioritize wellness and slowing down. We will see how long it lasts, haha!
Can you believe it is the second Wednesday of the month?! September is going by fast. Today, I am linking up with Erika and Shay for another edition of Let’s Look where we examine different areas of our lives.
Here’s the topics we have covered so far this year.
In January, we talked about Low Level Goals
In February, we chatted about How We Maintain Relationships
In March, the topic was about How We Reset for the Week
In April, we covered Maintaining Friendships
In May, we talked about Wellness
In June, we shared our travel bucket list.
In July we talked about Things We Have Changed Our Mind’s About
In August, we discussed Juggling Family Schedules
Today’s topic is Managing Teens. I am not a mother and don’t have teens yet, but I was a teen not too long ago.
I decided to do my own take on this post about things I learned as a teen. Maybe this can help you raise teens or maybe it will be a good time to reflect on how far you have come since your teenage years.
Here’s what I learned during my teen years.
Getting my Driver’s License
Take every opportunity possible and get involved. This can be applied to life, but I think it’s even more vital as a teenager. Whether it’s trying a sport out for the first time, joining a club at school, volunteering on the weekend, or taking an elective class. Be sure to take advantage of different opportunities big or small, because you don’t know if you will ever get them again.
Set goals and stick to them. There can be a lot of distractions in high school, both good and bad. Set goals on day one and stick to them. Whether it’s getting into a specific college or getting into a trade or career, stay focused on your goals. You may only get one shot, don’t let minor things get in the way of major plans.
Enjoy the time without the responsibilities of an adult. High school may seem stressful, but life may only get stressful from there. Enjoy only having to worry about clubs and activities and getting good grades. Don’t rush childhood or teenage years. Adulting may seem fun, but it comes with more responsibilities and extra stress. Don’t wish the teen years away.
Treasure the time with family and friends. High school and your time at home is fleeting. You only get so much time at home with your parents and siblings, and high school friends. Make the most of your time with the people you love because you may never get it back.
Make the most of your teenage years. High school and your teenage years go by fast. You might have spent your childhood counting down until you turned 13 and officially became a teenager, but you will turn 18 and be an adult soon enough. Live life to the fullest as a teen, whether it’s at school, socializing responsibly with friends, or spending time with family. You grow and learn a lot during your teenage years, don’t forget to enjoy it along the way.
My high school graduation
I wish I had advice for managing teens, but alas, I don’t. I hope this does help putting things in perspective when raising teens and may even have you recall your time as a teen.
My senior prom
What advice do you have about managing teens or what are some of your favorite memories?
Let me know in the comments below!
Happy Wednesday Friends.
