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To Our SOLE Effects Family, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, is a question asked so often of our teens these days. Most do not know what they enjoy, let alone figure out their futures! Instead, if we ask, “What do you love doing and how are you influencing others?”, it takes unnecessary pressure off students while focusing on their life’s purpose and happiness today! Research shows that devoting time to a passion prevents unhealthy life choices, gives us greater confidence to deal with negative relationships, improves academics, and increases happiness. Many teens these days haven’t discovered what they’re passionate about because they’re spending a great deal of their free time on screens. Media is interrupting homework and the ability to effectively communicate with others.Teens often feel that they’re not enough because they are comparing themselves to others online. Greater time on social media creates greater stress, manifesting itself in anxiety and depression. SWITCH the Story, Live Your Adventure is what we’re all about! We are switching our own and others’ stories from unhealthy to healthy living while creating happy, purpose-filled lives. In our newsletters, we will provide you with 2 resources which reinforce our objectives. We’ve worked hard to narrow these down so you don’t have to spend your valuable time searching for answers! Our goal is to bring you greater communication to the teen in your life and more enjoyable connections within families!

Working Together for Our Youth,

Your SOLE Effects Team

Our Two Most Impactful Follow-Up Tools (Resources for Caretakers, Mentors, School Staff, etc.)

TOOL #1: Significant Benefits of Family Dinners Research shows that having family dinners can significantly impact teens with their communication skills within families and motivate them to live healthier lives. Center on Addiction - Family Dinners and Their Impact on Teen Substance AbuseTeens feel more connected and are more likely to express themselves when adults open up, so share your own stories first using the conversation starters below: Dinner Table Conversation Starters • What is something you’re passionate about (Passions list above) • How can living out a passion change your life? • How can you find more time for it and engage it in daily?

TOOL #2: Video to Watch Together Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?

• What did you take away from this video? • How can you apply these concepts in your own life? Additional Resource for Parents:Common Sense Media:Guiding Teens to Spend Less Time on Their Phones

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