Authenticity & True Belonging

Joy & Creativity | Meditation

Get ready to tap into your inner child and unleash your creativity in this fun and freeing meditation. Let's take a break from our busy lives and allow ourselves to simply play and explore joy. Here is how it works…  Step 1: Meditate! Allow your inner child to lead the way!  Step 2: Creative journal. Sit down with your favorite markers and creative journal! Gaby's meditation will awaken your imagination and guide you through what to draw in your journal. Step 3: Have fun! Go experience in real time what you felt guided to create in your meditation! RESOURCES: * Starting Your Mental Health Journey | Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-your-mental-health-journey-owning-your-wellness/id1637513709?i=1000574700568] * 5 Self-Love Tips | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KCRotiBH94&ab_channel=UPLIFTTeenYoga]  * Self-Love Tool Kit [https://bit.ly/3SLVg0m] UPLIFT COMMUNITY: * Free Wellness Tools | UPLIFT Website [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/resources] * UPLIFT Series | Sign Up [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/sign-up] * Instagram | UPLIFT Teen Yoga [https://www.instagram.com/upliftyogafoundation/]

5 Minute Mindset Shift | Meditation

When worry starts to come up, this meditation encourages you to lean into trust and imagine the best possible outcome, creating a new possibility where everyone wins. Come back to this meditation when fear tries to take over and you want to combat it by cultivating a positive and trusting mindset, and to shift your focus towards a more optimistic and peaceful way of being. RESOURCES: * Call On Your Inner BFF | Meditation [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UmKU3HDZCjK9Rk6bEtXDb?si=9oXTbzG1Tg2FJu9l-pEnxQ] * Setting Goals, The Fun Way! | YouTube  [https://youtu.be/Ilr20lF_qo8] * Meet Your Inner BFF | Journal [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/resources#l-null] UPLIFT COMMUNITY: * Free Wellness Tools | UPLIFT Website [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/resources] * Summer 4-Week Series | Sign Up [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/sign-up] * Instagram | UPLIFT Teen Yoga [https://www.instagram.com/upliftyogafoundation/]

Authenticity & True Belonging

What if you started to get to know the purest version of yourself? And then, you chose to share it with the world… You might find this to be one of the most rewarding and bravest journeys you embark on, and you would be so right! For this episode, allow UPLIFT Certified Teen Teachers Adrianna, and Maggie be your guide to a deeper sense of truth and authenticity. Let them remind you that you are worthy of feeling connected to your truest self. You are allowed to get to know yourself more. And it’s okay to love who you are! ADRIANNA & MAGGIE ALSO TALK ABOUT: * Inner child connections. * The joy of imagination.  * The authenticity of childhood. * Identifying as LGBQT+. * When the feeling of embarrassment starts creeping in. * Stuffing down emotions. * Searching for praise from others. * Trying to fit in. * What we do when we are out of alignment. * Hearing the inner voice of authenticity grow louder. * Tuning into yourself for answers. RESOURCES: * The Class  [https://www.theclass.com/what-is-the-class-method?campaignid=13670981980&adgroupid=124224943676&adid=540543215999&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=13670981980&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8aOeBhCWARIsANRFrQGSt2QLyBdkC93p90FSoE9YKNFcZ-UeKsgWxyGPICRBp43VgcqgttYaAvmVEALw_wcB] * Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown [https://brenebrown.com/book/braving-the-wilderness/#:~:text=Belonging%20so%20fully%20to%20yourself,after%20as%20it%20is%20feared.]  * Call On Your Inner BFF Meditation [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/podcast/innerbff-meditation]  * Meet Your Inner BFF Journal [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/resources#l-null] * LGBTQ+ support OC [https://www.lgbtqcenteroc.org/youthprograms/] UPLIFT COMMUNITY: * Free Wellness Tools | UPLIFT Website [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/resources] * 8 Week Series Online | Sign Up [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/sign-up] * Instagram | UPLIFT Teen Yoga [https://www.instagram.com/upliftyogafoundation/]

Authenticity | Meditation

Ready to love all parts of you and discover more confidence? This meditation is here to guide you as you step into your authentic self and is suuuuper helpful before a test, presentation or any social situation. Reduce anxiety and repeat as needed as you get to know your truest most powerful self. RESOURCES: * Loving Your Body | Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MGeBeF19UlwgjTyPzRuNg?si=xDkRpfSaTv2m_Ez9Qb_rIA] * Setting Goals, The Fun Way! | YouTube [https://youtu.be/Ilr20lF_qo8]  * Self-Love Tool Kit [https://bit.ly/3SLVg0m] UPLIFT COMMUNITY: * Free Wellness Tools | UPLIFT Website [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/resources] * All-Teen 2022 Celebration | Glow Flow Event | Sign Up [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/445506260217] * Instagram | UPLIFT Teen Yoga [https://www.instagram.com/upliftyogafoundation/]

Balancing Social Media & Real Life

Why is it that we go on social media when we know it doesn’t make us feel good? In this episode, we talk about exactly that and REALLY GO THERE. Tune in as UPLIFT Teens, Alex and Jillian, dive deep into their love-hate relationships with social media. Let’s get honest about screen time, how validating it is to get likes, and what it’s like to grow up with social media. As Alex says, talking about social media addiction gets rid of its shame.   ALEX & JILLIAN ALSO TALK ABOUT: * The “spell” of social media. * Being on both sides of the comparison game. * Their own evolution with social media usage. * Moderation and balance. * Posting honestly and authentically.  * How they lowered their screen times. * Social media withdrawals.  * Caption pressure! * Hitting that “unfollow” button. * Our need as humans for real connection. * Get ready for it…the good aspects of social media too. RESOURCES: * Starting Your Mental Health Journey & Owning Your Wellness | Part 1 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/39Z6hslhRcYM1pVlXb6aE6?si=0xEzeIt6Rj6mZ7N2Rqb12Q] * The Social Dilemma (2020) [https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224] UPLIFT COMMUNITY: * Free Wellness Tools | UPLIFT Website [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/resources] * 8 Week Series Online | Sign Up [https://www.upliftyogafoundation.org/signup] * Instagram | UPLIFT Teen Yoga [https://www.instagram.com/upliftyogafoundation/]