Motivation For Teens

This book is a testimony to what the tide has generated in my life. It is a way to “save,” in a matter of speaking, the ocean patterns as part of my life, currents and countercurrents, the storms, and, above all, the transformation and continuous flow. Rising Tides is not only the recount of each of the Oceans Seven Challenge swims: the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, the Gibraltar Strait, the Ka-iwi Channel, The North Channel, the Tsugaru Strait and the Cook Strait, but also the recount of many other swims I have done in my life, emotional swims through grieveing moments, ...

Dear Rich Black Girl, is a young, African American girl’s guide to living a “rich,” successful, leveled-up life in a world full of “lack-mind” individuals and conformity. As you grow into your own woman, you may experience being negatively stereotyped, body shamed, sexually objectified, racial discrimination, and poverty but you don’t have to let it define YOU, so I put together useful tips and personal advice that can help you navigate life and adult into riches. YOU are more than a triple minority (young, black, and female), YOU are rich inside. YOU live in the richest country...

Their Romeo-and-Juliet-level passion is the only thing Jude and Lucy agree on. That, and fighting all the time.... Also not helping? Lucy's raging jealousy of the cheerleader who's wormed her way into Jude's life. While trying to hang on to her quintessential bad boy and also training to be the top ballet dancer in her class, Lucy knows something's going to give...soon. How can she live without the boy she loves? How can she live with herself if she gives up on her dreams? If Lucy doesn't make the right choice, she could lose everything.

Best friends Jia Lee, Ariel Kim, and Everett Hoang are inseparable. But this summer, they won’t be together. Everett, aspiring Broadway star, hopes to nab the lead role in an Ohio theater production, but soon realizes that talent and drive can only get her so far. Brainy Ariel is flying to San Francisco for a prestigious STEM scholarship, even though her heart is in South Korea, where her sister died last year. And stable, solid Jia will be home in Flushing, juggling her parents’ Chinatown restaurant, a cute new neighbor, and dreams for an uncertain future.

📘 Line Drives & Life Lessons A Serious, Sarcastic & Sage: A Collection of Fast-Pitch Softball Poetry Welcome to the dugout—the real one. The one with sunflower seeds, scuffed cleats, and a coach who tells it like it is. Line Drives & Life Lessons is a bold, funny, and fiercely honest collection of poems for fast-pitch softball players who hustle hard, cheer louder, and know that greatness lives somewhere between the chalk lines and the dirt stains. Narrated by the unforgettable Coach Shelly—a sarcastic, 60-year-old softball lifer with a heart of gold and zero patience for joggers—...

If you're wondering how your bright, motivated little kid became such an unmotivated adolescent, you're not alone. Fortunately, help is at hand! Read by the author, this compassionate guide explains that kids who have lost the will to do anything (other than play video games) need more than simple encouragement or the “right” school, teacher, or coach to get back on track. Psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten helps you understand the myriad biological, psychological, and social factors that affect motivation.

Natasha Miller takes you along on her journey as she breaks free from a troubled, abusive childhood, overcomes the trappings of transiency, and harnesses her sheer grit to build a multimillion dollar entertainment production company while raising her daughter as a single parent. Bogged down by the daily grind, Miller sought an alternative. She shares the transformational inner work she did to grow her confidence and independence as well as the strategic, practical steps that enabled her to activate profits, optimize her systems, and become a leader with intention.

✅ 50 bad habits covered—from procrastination to overthinking 💡 20 creative and doable ideas per chapter 📱 No lectures, no guilt—just fun, practical advice 🧠 Helps build better routines and stronger self-control ⏱ Bite-sized tips for busy lives ✨ Boosts self-awareness without being boring 😅 Written in a friendly, non-judgy tone 🔄 Focuses on progress, not perfection 🛠 Tools to replace bad habits with positive ones 📘 Perfect for teens, adults, and anyone ready to make a change We all have habits we wish we could shake—biting our nails, scrolling too much, ...

Stories of the Black Belts is unfortunately only a partial story. It’s partial because I don’t have all of the thousands of Black Belts we have trained since 1995 in here and more importantly because it’s only a snapshot. It’s just one moment in time where each Black Belt – as a requirement to become a first degree (or second or third degree or higher) Black Belt needed to take a moment and write an essay about “What Karate Means To Me”. While many of these Black Belts are still training and I know their current story, in the last two and a half decades I would love to know ...

Sometimes we need something to uplift the spirits, remind ourselves of our infinite value, insane levels of potential, and inspire us to take action! Quotes have been something that I have used for many years to help pick myself up - at any time - and start over. The quotes that I have compiled in this book are my own personal collection of saying, phrases and sentences that help give me fuel to conquer the world. My collection is now your collection. Listen to this straight through whenever you need a boost of energy.

Haven’t been seeing answers to your prayers? Maybe it’s time for a change. Build your habit of daily prayers and watch your relationship with God improve. Writing your prayers will help you remember how you prayed. Later, you can make a note of the date your prayer was answered. The helpful list at the end of each chapter reminds you how to find success through this process. This guide will help you: discover how God really sees you find out what affects your prayers learn what to do when God answers reframe your mindset about prayer To start seeing a record of God’s answers to your ...

Do the Hard Things First: Box Set (Books 1-3) Step forward with confidence on a transformative journey with the "Do the Hard Things First" box set, a powerful collection designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to conquer life's most challenging obstacles. This box set includes the first three books in the acclaimed series, each one offering a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of self-discipline, overcoming procrastination, and achieving unparalleled success. Book 1: Overcome Procrastination Learn to dismantle the barriers that hold you back and develop a proactive mindset...

Unlock the power of ballet—on and off the stage. Whether you’re a dancer, parent, or educator, this guide reveals ten timeless reasons why ballet is more than a class—it’s a toolkit for life. From posture and poise to focus and discipline, ballet builds confident, capable humans. Written by experienced ballet instructor Dawn C Crouch, a former dancer with Houston Ballet, Ballet Helps Everything! delivers practical wisdom and meaningful lessons that last a lifetime. Train smarter. Live stronger. Grow with grace. From the Book: ✔️ How ballet training boosts strength, flexibility, ...

📘 Street Smart, Brand Strong: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Brand Everyone Remembers — Before You Even Graduate! By Anna D. Banks, Executive Coach & Bestselling AuthorWhat if your student’s confidence wasn’t something they had to “find”—but something they could build? In a world filled with social pressure, self-doubt, and uncertainty, teens don’t just need information—they need transformation. Street Smart, Brand Strong is the teen self-esteem breakthrough that helps students rise from overlooked to unforgettable. This isn’t just another self-help book for young ...

I have written this book to encourage you that God has placed you on the earth for such a time as this – remember, God’s version of you is not the same as someone else’s version of you – a version that is often a copy of other Christians around you. I have, therefore, provided for you 44 easy to read bite-size chapters that will provide encouragement on a vast range of subjects relating to the kingdom of God – and with each subject area, I have provided you with an appropriate scripture that will also encourage you. Obviously, because we have gone through the Coronavirus outbreak,...

This book is a combination of two of my books - ‘Motivate Yourself And ‘Smart People.’ The first part of the book will encourage you to achieve your goals in life and to accomplish your dreams. I have specifically written this book based on my own personal experiences rather than basing it on the various theories of motivation that you can find in any textbook. In many respects, this book is autobiographical. The second part of this book will deal with the acronym ‘S.M.A.R.T,’ which occurred in the November 1981 issue of ‘Management Review’ by George T. Doran. Doran considered...

TEENAGER ADVICE.Autobiographical piece from person in search of a career, only to discover the writer she has been, all along. A story of education, discipline, failed attempts, and triumphs. A motivational piece about looking within, trials and errors and tribulations. Willing to reach out, willing to attempt, searching for answers, the author shares her insights into the journey of life, and guides the reader with suggestions as to how to navigate. A very inspiring piece, for anyone who has stopped to ask his or herself, where am I going, how to I get there, and why do I want to embark on...

Aza Ray is back on Earth. Her boyfriend, Jason, is overjoyed. Her family is healed. She's living a normal life, or as normal as it can be if you've spent the past year dying, waking up on a sky ship, and discovering that your song can change the world. As in, not normal. Part of Aza still yearns for the clouds, no matter how much she loves the people on the ground.

This inspiring workbook, "Healing from Abusive Past for Teens," will assist you in moving past your trauma while also serving as a reassuring reminder that you are capable and resilient. Healing is possible, and triumph comes with it. True accounts from other teen survivors have been included in this book, and hearing them will reassure you that you are not alone. You will also find tactics and activities that are practical and proven to help you heal emotionally and reclaim your sense of self.

In a world that often distracts, distorts, and devalues, My Son, Excellence Is Your Portion offers a sacred counter-narrative: a mother’s unfiltered voice of truth, tenderness, and timeless wisdom. Through 21 heartfelt letters, author and transformational coach Hilette A. Virgo speaks directly to her son—and to sons everywhere—imparting spiritual guidance, biblical principles, and loving counsel for real-life challenges. From purity and peer pressure to purpose and perseverance, each letter draws from the lives of biblical men like Joseph, Daniel, David, and Samuel, offering both ...