Start:Mar 28, 2024

Duration:10 Minutes

Goal: this Cognitive Trail will improve the ability to make friends who bring out the best in you (Your Peeps).

Description: 'Your Peeps' is the 3rd in the Next Step series that give specific, daily guidance that leads toward friends and confidantes who help trekke ... Read More

Summary:

Step 1

Hiya!

Go ahead and start today's steps by heading to the video icon. The clip you'll see shows an unusual way a teacher was able to to help a girl who was ready to give up on her dream.

Tell us what you thought about the interaction when you've finished.

Step 2

The scene from 'Mr. Holland's Opus' shows that your relationship with someone older and wiser can be very natural and informal.

You can have fun and learn some new ways around situations that once caused frustration or even embarrassment.

All you have to do is to be alert to those people who could help you understand some things about life that you don't know yet.

Are you willing to give it a try?

Step 3

Notice the people in your everyday world.

As you look around and see people around you, keep in mind the kind of people who could be part of your inner circle. (Shields: Encourage, Strengthen, Challenge, Lead)

Along with skill sets, core values, shared interests and experiences, the list could include people in various roles.

* Former Foster Parent
* Pastor or Youth Leader
* CASA or Guardian Ad Litem
* Neighbor
* Trusted Relative
* Former Principal or Teacher
* Coach
* Classmate or Teammate with leadership ability

You get the idea. It's yours to run with.

Just let if flow naturally. The goal in your conversations could be to get help in figuring out things that are confusing or frustrating for you.

The more time you spend together, the more wisdom will naturally spill out in the conversation. It's the kind of thing that should make you feel relieved and heard, not at all awkward.

How open are you in letting down your guard and having a conversation with someone from your list?

Step 4

Now make that call...or text...or email...or instant message...

Or just walk over to where they are.

Will you do this in the next 24 hours?

Step 5

If not, then what's holding you back?

If yes, then post and let us know what happens.

Step 6

See you back here tomorrow!

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