Often, we feel like no cares about what have to say. We feel like have nothing new or valuable to add to the life of others. Well, I am here to tell you that is not true and here’s why:
No one has lived your life. No one has the same family as you, the same relationship, or school experiences. Everything that you been through is unique – no one has experienced life in the way you have. You have learned lessons in your life that others have not. Sure, they might have had similar experiences, but they never be completely the same.
These differences are your power. These differences are your voice.
You have unique experiences that others can learn from. Share these experiences. You never know who might be needing to hear what you have to say. Your voice doesn’t need be radical, or change the world, it can simply change someone’s life in the smallest way. That’s all that matters.
Your voice matters. Use it.
Change your perspective and uncover a way forward for you!
Here are some things that can help you with that.
YouTube
Great
reads
Emotions! Making Sense of Your Feelings by Mary Lamia, PhD
This will help you understand your emotions and who you are, how you appear to others, and what you can be. While your emotional life may feel out of control, your emotions are valuable. It's time to figure just what your emotions are telling you!
Just As You Are by Michelle Skeen and Kelly Skeen
A practical guide to silencing your nit-picky inner critic, cultivating self-compassion, and discovering who you want to be.
Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling
This is obviously a classic series. If you haven't read it, now is the time. He might not be isolated, but Harry Potter has to deal with a lot of uncertainty. If you not that into reading, this is the easy read you need.
Great
Films
Eigth Grade
Kayla Day, is in the eighth grade. She is introverted but also posts videos about self-confidence online. Soon, she realises she is not the person she is pretending to be and has to accept that.
Coco
Miguel loves singing but his family has banned music. He stumbles into the Land of the Dead, where he learns about his great-great-grandfather who shows him his true self.
Zootopia
When Judy Hopps, a rookie officer in the Zootopia Police Department, sniffs out a sinister plot, she enlists the help of a con artist to solve the case in order to prove her abilities to Chief Bogo.
Spotify
This playlist will make you feel like you can conquer the world.
Places to find more resources
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