10 Messages Today’s Teens Need to Hear

Being a teen in today’s world is hard.

With all the information and mass media being thrown their way, here are 10 important messages I believe teens in this generation would benefit from hearing.

1) What you are going through is hard. Transitions and growth are difficult.

2) I am sorry you are growing up in an unhealthy, unhealed world. We adults still have work to do.

3) It makes sense you have anxiety, the beliefs and environment you were born into created it.

4) You are good enough. External validation from others will not heal you. The only way to truly feel good enough is healing through self exploration.

5) You matter. Take time to own your perspective and focus on what is important to you. Not what others think.

6) You are beautiful. Your feelings about your body represent how you feel inside. Healing the inside will help you feel beautiful on the outside. 

7)Use your head, listen to your heart, but most importantly learn to trust your gut. 

8) The people you spend your time with impact your life greatly. Choose great friends and even better mentors to guide you.

9) Don't listen blindly to what others tell you. Be curious, questioning, and seek truth above all else.

10) Your insights may one day save our world. Believe in yourself and all that you have to offer as your unique self. Our world needs you.

Mendel Toron, LCSW, CCTP, EMDR is a licensed therapist in Aventura, Florida specializing in EMDR and trauma therapy for adults and teens. To book a free consultation click on the link below.