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Peacefulness

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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist

It is essential that you start discovering peaceful solutions to any conflicts or differences you may have with others. This means you will need to negotiate or find a compromise when there is a problem or issue, rather than yelling, arguing or acting out. – Sandra

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Flexibility

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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist

Try to “go with the flow” rather than always having to do things on your own terms. It is important to be able to adjust to unexpected circumstances without automatically complaining or showing anger. You need to understand and accept that things will not always go as you’ve planned. – Sandra

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Initiative

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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist.

Try helping out around the house without having to be asked. Complete tasks and/or chores because you are aware that they need to be done, not because you were told to do it or because you expect something in return. Being helpful is the right thing to do as part of a family. – Sandra

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Excellence

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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist

Utilize your talents and skills to do your very best work. Be the best that you can be instead of trying to “slide by” with a minimal amount of effort. Always do things to the best of your ability. – Sandra

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Accountability

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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist.

Take full responsibility for your behavior without making excuses or blaming others. Accept the consequences of your behavior without arguing or complaining. Make things “right” as necessary by replacing what you have lost, or repairing what you have broken. – Sandra

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Reliability

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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist

Meet all of your obligations and follow through with your promises and agreements. Be a person that others can depend on (show up on time, complete tasks as expected, etc.). Meet or exceed the expectations that others have of you. – Sandra

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Honesty

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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist

Speak the truth. Admit to mistakes and/or wrongdoings when confronted. Avoid using deception or manipulation to get your needs met. Don’t lie, cheat or steal. – Sandra

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Trustworthiness

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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist

Demonstrate to others that you can be counted on. Be worthy of trust. Show others that you are dependable and able to keep your word. – Sandra

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Patience

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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist

Wait calmly and quietly when there is a delay. Try to endure delays or difficult situations without arguing, whining or complaining. You need to be able to tolerate setbacks without losing control of yourself, and accept the differences and mistakes of others without criticizing or acting upset. – Sandra

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Cleanliness

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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist

It is essential to maintain a clean body, mind and environment. Therefore you need to be organized, pick up after yourself, and stay away from activities or substances that are harmful to your body or mind.. – Sandra

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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist

Want to Make 2012 Your Best Year Ever? Practice random acts of kindness–every day. – Sandra

WHAT IS A RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS?
“A random act of kindness is a selfless act performed by a person or people wishing to either assist or cheer up an individual person or people.” according to Wikipedia.  The Jewish word mitzvah has also come to express good deeds or acts of kindness.

FREE HUGS CAMPAIGN
In 2006, a Free Hugs Campaign was made popular by a music video on YouTube, wherein hugs are offered to strangers in a public place. Jaun Mann, the originator of the concept, went on to spark a movement that encompassed the world.

PAY IT FORWARD
The expression “pay it forward“ is used to describe the concept of asking that a good deed or favor be repaid by having it done to others instead. In the movie: Pay It Forward, a teen is given and assignment in his social studies class to think of something that could change the world and then do it.

HOW KINDNESS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
In her book, How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire, and Change Your Life, Linda Cohen decides to perform 1000 acts of kindness to honor the memory of her father. Her two-and-a-half-year journey takes her from sorrow at her father’s death, to inspiration by practicing simple daily acts of kindness.

CONTRIBUTE TO THE LIVES OF OTHERS
Parents and teens can influence their experience of life by where they place their focus. I invite you to consider the possibility that you can expand the goodness you experience in life by contributing goodness to the lives of others.

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Wishing you and your loved ones a joy-filled 2012!

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