Can Getting More Things Make You More Happy
Does happiness come from the stuff that you have? There is an endless torrent of new technology that is available for teens to want. Today we go through the good and bad of amassing more and more stuff…
What Guys Wish Girl Knew
Sometimes girls wonder what guys are thinking. This podcast will help to answer those quesions. We will be referring to a book written by John Hilton III and Laney called What Girls Need to Know about Guys; What Guys Need to Know About Girls.
We will be discussing one chapter of the book called What Guys Wish Girls Knew. Some of the topics that we discuss are:
- Moddest is hottest
- You are amazing
- Why playing dumb is not impressive to guys
If you can get past the fact thatI totally botch a perfectly good joke, you will find some great advice about what guys really want from girls.
If you like what you hear and would like to purchase the book… follow this link:
http://deseretbook.com/What-Girls-Need-Know-Guys-John-Hilton-III/i/5058085
Let Him Down Easy
So, how do you turn a guy down nicely? The reality is that telling a guy that you aren’t interested in him can be hard and scary. Today’s podcasts have some great suggestions on how to do it in the best way possible. There are also some great suggestions about setting up boundaries for dating and how boundaries can make turning guys down gently, easier.
Year In Review 2011
2011 has drawn to a close. It has been an amazing year. Our focus was on being tuned in and there were a lot of good things that were accomplished as the council and those who follow our podcast focused on the needs of those around them.
Today we wanted to reminisce about a few of our favorite things about 2011. We discuss music, movies, personal accomplishments and more.
Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Is there a life lesson that you can learn from National lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? Certainly.
Today Mat, Summer, Chantel, and Amanda talk about their favorite Christmas movies and stories and the life lessons that you can learn from them. Some of the lessons are:
- Don’t stalk anybody
- You’ll shoot your eye out
- Trust your parents
- Learn from your mistakes
- Appreciate what you have
- Don’t spend money before you have it
We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season.
Confidence and Being Comfortable with Yourself
We start of today’s podcast with a tuned in moment that has been happening at KMart all around the nation. Then Summer quotes Kelly Clarkson about confidence and being comfortable with yourself. Amanda and Chantel have some great opinions on how they have been able to develop confidence in themselves.
The Importance of Giving
I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.
Maya Angelou
Around Christmas time giving is on everyones minds. The quote above is an excellent introduction to our topic for today’s podcast. We talk about what giving means for us and why we feel it is important for us to give. It is often said that it is better to give than receive. Join us as we share our thoughts about why that is true for each of us.
If you would like to read more quotes about giving, follow this link.
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/giving.html#ixzz1gEmKN7nb
Wonderful Christmas Traditions
This is such an exciting time of year. It is the first week of December and we are starting to talk about Christmas right from the beginning.
Today’s podcast is also exciting because we are rejoined with our friends Cara and Chantel. They have been really busy over the last few months with volleyball and a play. We appreciate having them back.
Christmas is a time that families enjoy holiday traditions. Each of us on the podcast today share what family traditions we have during the holiday season.
Small Commitments Can Make a Big Difference
We hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday.
Today we discuss the 3rd pillar of self-esteem… making small commitments to yourself. When you accomplish something small by keeping a commitment to yourself, your self esteem goes up. When you break a commitment to yourself, even a small one, it has a negative effect on how you feel about yourself.
Brianna joins our discussion again and gives some personal examples that we can all relate to. Mat confesses his powerlessnes against candy and treats. Summer gives everyone a challenge to accomplish during the week.
Personal Choices Vs. Social Choice or Meeting Brianna
Before I get into the podcast description I want to announce the addition of another member of the Teen Esteem Council. Her name is Brianna and, as you will find out in this podcast, she is wonderful.
Today’s podcast continues our discussion of the 4 pillars (I will give anyone a $25 gift certificate if they can come up with a better term for pillars than pillars) that we started last week. This week we talk about choices. Brianna has some great insights as we discuss why teenagers choose to do some of the things that they do.
