Peter Nicholls - Enjoy Being Proud of Who You Are: 52 Inspirational Life-Skills Messages for Teenagers

ENJOY BEING PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE

52 INSPIRATIONAL LIFE-SKILLS MESSAGES FOR TEENAGERS

PETER NICHOLLS

Enjoy Being Proud of Who You Are
52 Inspirational Life-skills Messages for Teenagers

Copyright 2013 Peter Nicholls and Associates Pty Ltd,
Adelaide, Australia

The author of this book does not dispense medical advice nor prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical or mental problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for enjoyable leisure and life satisfaction. In the event that you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.

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In this 21st century frenetic lifestyle era, teenagers are crying out for help in how to prepare and cope with the impending jungle of adulthood. This is evidenced in the appalling growth worldwide - in the incidence of teenage depression and suicide. I was amazed and appalled at the precious little I found written specifically for teenagers on life-skills messages of the type contained in this book.

Forty years of working professionally in recreation and sport development has given me extensive insight into

positive behaviour by people of all ages and backgrounds enjoying their favourite leisure and recreational pursuits

the passions, talents and unique potential that drive people to achieve great things in their lives.

This, plus having been blessed with the gift of listening, the passion for writing and the wisdom not to judge, have given me a sound basis on which to build my lifestyle mentoring business.

Life-skills are timeless attributes, of value to people of all ages and backgrounds. Now in my 70s, the grandparent in me inspired me to pass something of the flame of my lifes marathon to the youth of the world, encapsulated in the title of this book:

Enjoy Being Proud of Who You Are.

You are at a stage of your growing life where nature is taking you through many physical and emotional life changes. You are starting to see life differently.

You are experiencing the transition from being carefree to one of wondering what you have to offer and where you fit in society as you move toward the seemingly jungle-like world of adulthood.

Weve all been there and life has taught us many good messages for you.
This book gives you just a few tips to help you along the way.

Its wonderful to feel the freedom of nature, be it in a park, in the hills, by the beach or in any other favourite natural area. While nature seems to run carefree and wild, it lives by and expresses earths most stringent rules and boundaries. Those rules and boundaries are what make nature so grand, awesome, powerful, delicate and majestic.

Nature intends a blossoming human life to similarly grow freely and majestically but again within life skills, rules and boundaries. People who go outside the law dont have boundaries to guide them. They eventually envy people who do have boundaries not because they arent in trouble but because they have learned what real freedom means. This book will help you establish boundaries that best suit your lifestyle, goals and ambitions. When you live and move within these boundaries, you develop the building blocks upon which you can enjoy unlimited freedom to grow, mature and blossom.

The following statement is basic to my work as a lifestyle mentor:

When you lose yourself in an interest you love, you find yourself.

You are born with unique natural talents that are yours to discover and use. When you use them with passion, you come alive, you feel good about yourself, increasing your self-esteem, self-confidence, self-belief and sense of self-worth. You feel energised, positive, creative and excited. You are growing and expanding as a person.

Youre OK! Be comfortable with the fact that the changes you are experiencing in your outlook on life are normal and healthy. Have no fear about the fact that it can be a very difficult time of life to understand. Its a bit like white water rafting. You navigate the rough areas positively, knowing there are still waters waiting for you at the other end.

CONTENTS

What do people say youre good at? When do you find yourself so wrapped up in what you are doing that the time seems to stand still and everything else is forgotten while you enjoy what youre doing?

What creative talents do you know you have? Does expressing them give you an especially good feeling about yourself?

This section of the book aims to give you some ideas about what you might want to do with your life at work, at home and at play

The mind is todays 24/7 work-space, playspace and home-space. Your minds potential is unlimited so there is always plenty there for you to discover.

Uncertainty is good. Uncertainty starts the process of questioning, searching and finding answers

Pursue interests that are bigger than you. You will get more out of life than you ever thought possible.

Moving out of your comfort zone is an essential stage of growth. Uncomfortable zones offer stepping stones to new comfort zones and greater success.