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Developing good communication skills

Posted on April 27, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Author: August Clarke Developing good communication skills is really important, especially for maintaining healthy relationship dynamics. As someone who is pretty shy naturally, I have experienced firsthand how destructive it…

How to keep busy while social distancing

Posted on April 20, 2020 by ConnecTeen

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Author: August Clarke Having to remain in isolation from all of your friends and loved ones can be extremely tough at times, and down-right infuriating at others. Unfortunately, this is…

7 Mood-Boosting Tips

Posted on March 26, 2020 by ConnecTeen

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Author: August Clarke We all need a pick-me-up from time to time. Personally, I find that when I am alone and don’t have any plans, boredom can quickly lead to…

The Paradoxical Commandments

Posted on February 3, 2020 by ConnecTeen

Author: Anne Stirling In 1968, Kent Keith wrote “The Paradoxical Commandments.” I want to discuss it today because it is important to remember that no amount of hard work, kind…

Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Make Mistakes

Posted on December 9, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Author: August Clarke “Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.” – Sophia Loren The great thing about making mistakes as a teen is that they…

I need to complete my homework but I don’t because I’m too numb and unmotivated. How can I force myself to do it?

Posted on September 19, 2019 by ConnecTeen

Hey, thanks for sending in this question! Doing homework can feel like a chore, especially when it's something you're not interested in. It can be hard to make yourself finish…