Having a sense of purpose has been scientifically proven to increase your overall quality of life! So many college application essays are based on identity and most kids who find writing those essays easier have a sense of purpose already! Today on Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You, we are discussing the importance of developing a sense of purpose in teenagers. In this discussion, you’ll hear what purpose actually is, why having purpose is imperative, how you can help kids find their own, and how your own identity as a parent can affect your child’s sense of self. We talk about how your purpose will contribute to your overall wellness before delving into how you can find your purpose by identifying your values and getting out of your comfort zone. We even tell you why creating boundaries can inspire your kids into action! Finally, we encourage you to try a values exercise with your children. Thanks for listening!

Key Points From This Episode:

• [0:00:59] Today’s topic: helping seniors prepare essays about their identities.
• [0:03:11] We define what purpose actually is and why it’s so important to have.
• [0:06:30] How to help kids figure out what their purpose could be.
• [0:10:07] Understanding how having a sense of purpose increases your overall quality of life.
• [0:14:30] How your sense of purpose as a parent will affect your child’s own identity.
• [0:20:06] Why purpose contributes to overall wellness and happiness.
• [0:24:30] Getting out of your comfort zone and identifying your values to find your purpose.

• [0:27:41] How to help your kids past procrastination, anxiety, and fear of essay writing.
• [0:31:01] Purpose changing through life and something we’ve done that ties to our purpose.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Every Move You Make, I’ll Be Watching You: Why Modeling is Your Parenting Secret Weapon

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