The Unstoppable Teen Podcast with Kevin Mincher

Here’s a surprising fact: in a recent British study, teenagers said that their second-biggest concern was ‘exam stress’. Isn’t it incredible that among all the issues that young people face today, stress is their second-biggest worry?

Today’s teens shouldn’t feel this way. Our youth is supposed to be the time in our lives when we experience lots of fun. It’s a time when we should be carefree and enjoying ourselves before entering the adult phase of life which brings more responsibilities (such as paying bills and raising children).

Yet, somehow, we’ve created a society that’s causing our young people to feel stressed and constantly under pressure, especially in the context of school and grades. It’s unacceptable and we need to do something to fix it.

To make things worse, too much of the wrong kinds of stress can actually inhibit the brain’s performance. It restricts the parts of the brain that deal with memory and recall, which is particularly harmful when you have tests coming up.

In this episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast, I’ll give you five solutions that teenagers can use to turn down the stress levels and experience more happiness.

“Only 59% of teenagers told us they feel in control of their emotions. We have do better at teaching emotional intelligence skills to young people so they become more capable in this important area of their lives.”

Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

You will learn:

• The trap that young people need to avoid if they want to reduce their stress levels. It has something to do with ‘external factors’. (3:51)
• Solution #1 – How deep breathing can help to reduce teen stress. You’ll hear some of the reasons we breathe poorly these days, as well as some techniques to improve your breathing. (5:01)
• Solution #2 – How getting the recommended amount of sleep can reduce teen stress. (8:15)
• What blue light (from screens) does to the brain and how it makes it more difficult to sleep. (10:42)
• Some of the mind-blowing findings of research on what getting an extra hour of sleep can do for you. (11:52)
• Solution #3 – How your hydration habits have a big impact on your stress levels. (12:27)
• Solution #4 – Why it’s important to eat the right foods and give yourself the nutrients you need if you want to reduce your stress levels. (14:46)
• That it’s important to consult your doctor or a health professional before making changes to your diet. (17:28)
• Solution #5 – How to reduce teen stress by avoiding procrastination. (18:57)
• A simple routine that a lot of successful people use to eliminate procrastination and take action on things they want to achieve. (20:07)

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“Sleep has a massive impact on your stress levels. Teenagers need 8-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night for their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Make sure you get it!”

Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

You may also like these episodes:

#33: How to do better in school (It’s probably not what you think!)

#29: How to boost teen motivation

#11: How to experience more happiness (Interview with best-selling author Andy Cope)

Keep calm and carry on making a difference

Remember, exam stress is the second-biggest concern amongst teens today. Please share this episode and its five tips with any students, parents, or educators you know so we can start making a difference today!

Let us know what issues you’re currently facing and what questions you’d like answering in future episodes.  We are here to help, get in touch via our social media channels or email [email protected].  

We’d love to hear your opinions on how to deal with teen stress. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Especially if you’re a teenager, please chime in and let us know which of the five tips are most useful for you – or feel free to offer more tips and advice of your own ☺

Thanks for listening!

This episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast features an inspirational conversation with Natascha Cox, who you may recognise as a fashion columnist and blogger. In addition to her expertise in beauty, lifestyle and travel, Natascha is absolutely passionate about body confidence.

Natascha reveals the tough times she went through in her own youth, and has a unique insight into what it takes to transform your life when you’re young.  She talks expertly about pursuing your true passion as a career, and explores what it takes to create a fantastic future even when you feel stuck.

Whether you’re a teenager, parent, or educator, I hope you’ll take something valuable away from this conversation in which Natascha also shares insights for improving body image and self-confidence.

 

 

“Accept who you are and be happy with who you are.”

Natascha Cox – Blogger & Body Activist

  You will learn:

• Natascha’s expertise, achievements, and how she got into promoting body confidence through blogging. (2:38)
• What Natascha’s childhood was like, how she got into trouble in her teen years, and words of wisdom for young people who are struggling today. (6:11)
• How Natascha turned things around from the challenges of her youth, and how you can do it too. (10:03)
• Natascha’s thoughts on education and choosing what to study. (13:56)
• Why Natascha got involved in fashion, and how asking people for things can lead to opportunities. (17:11)
• Some fashion tips and advice, including the importance of choosing things that work for you, and wearing them with confidence. (19:37)
• What Natascha does in her voluntary work for Girls Out Loud. (21:01)
• Some of the common problems that Natascha sees young people need to deal with these days. (24:23)
• Errors we make in our own thinking that create body image issues. (25:50)
• What Natascha loves about travel, and why she thinks it’s important to explaore the world. (27:54)
• Top places Natascha recommends that young people should put on their bucket list to visit someday. (31:36)
• Natascha’s tips for young people who want to get into the fashion industry (33:29)
• The main thing Natascha would change about the fashion industry if she could (34:42)
• What Natascha believes it takes to be unstoppable in this modern, fast-paced world (36:35)

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“It’s not going to be immediate, it will take you time, but it doesn’t mean that you’re going to fail just because it’s taking longer.”

Natascha Cox – Blogger & Body Activist

 

You may also like these episodes:

#20: Secrets of teen self-esteem (Interview with Roy Sheppard)#17: From teen hell to all is well (Interview with Errol Lawson)#2: Q&A – How to have more self-confidence

Please help us make a difference

Please share this episode with anyone who might be struggling body image issues, could benefit from improving their self-confidence, or might appreciate a bit of encouragement regarding their future.

We’re here to help you, so please let us know what your biggest issues are right now and send us your questions so we can answer them in future episodes.  You can contact us anytime via our social media channels or email [email protected].  

What was your most valuable learning from this conversation? What advice would you give teenagers struggling with low confidence or body image issues? Are you inspired to travel, change your style, or turn your passion into your career? Let us know in the comments section below.

Thanks for listening!

Doing better in school is a big topic for teens, but it isn’t always as easy as it sounds. As I’ll describe in this episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast, sometimes hitting a nail with a hammer isn’t the best way to get the nail in the wall. In other words, spending lots of extra hours studying might be the obvious solution if you’ve fallen behind in a class, but that doesn’t mean it’s the most effective way to improve your grades.

Of course, poor school results can be a problem when it comes to jobs and careers today because education is a key to success. But it’s important to remember that real education extends far beyond the classroom and involves a commitment to lifelong learning too. The world is constantly changing and evolving – we need to be aware of that so we can keep ourselves informed and ahead of the competition.

There’s a strong correlation between this mindset and the surprising piece of grade-boosting research I explore in this episode. It turns out that improving your grades often has less to do with extra time studying the national curriculum, and more to do with understanding a bigger picture.

Instead of going on here, though, I’ll tell you all about how you can use this fascinating research to improve your grades in this episode…

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“Sometimes, the most obvious thing isn’t necessarily the right thing to do.”

Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

You will learn:

• How alternative routes can often be more effective than the obvious solution to a problem. (1:54)
• Why spending more time studying can actually make your grades worse. (3:48)
• The surprising research Kevin recently found that challenged his thinking on how to help students improve their school grades in school. (5:42)
• The challenge that Kevin issues to teachers, parents and teenagers that’s designed to help students do better in school (without spending more time studying!). (9:24)
• How broadening your understanding about what’s currently happening in the jobs market will help you achieve higher grades. (10:51)
• Why it’s important to get regular advice from experts who are making predictions about what jobs and careers are likely to exist in the future. (12:41)
• Important employment trends that are changing in the modern economy that every student needs to know. (13:22)
• Why you need to discover your personal strengths and passions. Plus, extra tips about how you can discover these things if you don’t already know. (16:06)
• The three steps you can take if you want to do better in school. (19:27)

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“Educate yourself about the opportunities that will exist in the future that will enable you generate an income from your personal strengths.”Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

Would you like Kevin to share his grade-boosting strategies in your school?

Kevin has delivered over 1000 performance-coaching seminars in 250+ schools, colleges and universities.  To make a booking please call (UK) 0845 834 0848.

 

You may also like these episodes:

#31: How to improve high school grades by being more resilient

#16: Why do students fail?

#7: How to learn more effectively and achieve higher grades with world memory expert Michael Tipper

 

Please help us help more teenagers

Please share this episode with anyone you know who wants to do better in school (or perhaps they want their family or students to do better in school!). The surprising research explored in this episode just might be the key to making a lasting difference.

Let us know what problems you’re facing and what questions you’d like answering in future episodes.  We are here to help you, so contact us anytime via our social media channels or email [email protected].  

We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below. This is doubly true if you’re a high school student, in which case we’d be thrilled to hear two things: how much career advice you’ve had in the last 6 months, and what can schools do better in order to help their students?

Thanks for listening!

It’s our hope that everyone has a happy childhood.  Unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen to teenagers.  Eating disorders, self-harm, drug and alcohol addiction, bullying and other traumatic experiences are more common that you might think.  In fact, trauma is experienced by approximately 20% of people each year.

 

So what can you do to fix things if you or someone you care about experiences trauma in the teen years?  That’s what this episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast is all about.

 

Thankfully, there are solutions to teenage trauma.  To help us with this tricky subject, we’ve got trauma expert, Lisa Cherry, on the show.  In case you haven’t already heard of Lisa Cherry, let me introduce her briefly: she’s a talented and insightful speaker, trainer, and author specializing in helping young people, parents, and teachers deal with trauma.

 

Her own life story is incredibly touching, so much so that you can hear the emotion in my voice as she relates it in our conversation. Instead of trying to summarize it for you, I’ll let you listen to Lisa’s own powerful and moving words. Suffice it to say that she experienced unbelievable issues of her own when she was a teenager, which is why she’s dedicated her career to helping young people.

 

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“The most powerful therapeutic intervention we have available is our relationships.”

Lisa Cherry – Author & Speaker on Teenage Trauma

You will learn:

 

• Some of the basics about trauma, resilience, and recovery. (2:34)
• How trauma can overload our fight, flight, or freeze mechanism and lead to problems. (4:31)
• The meaning of the word “trauma,” and some examples of what could be examples of traumatic experiences for teenagers. (5:38)
• Signs you should look out for in others to figure out whether they are going through a traumatic situation. (8:13)
• Two factors that are making life hard for young people these days. (10:08)
• How these factors can lead to difficulties with emotions and relationships. (12:31)
• How and why Lisa got into this area of work in the first place. She shares her personal story, exposing the traumas of her youth. (13:15)
• What realizations Lisa had that helped her turn her life around. (18:31)
• The duties that adults have toward young people, and some of the challenges that teenagers face in school. (20:50)
• What Lisa means by self-regulating, and how you can do it. (26:20)
• Why resilience is important and how you can become more resilient. (28:40)
• What Lisa believes it takes to be unstoppable. (35:29)

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“Adults have a duty to help children and young people alter the narrative about how they feel about themselves.”

Lisa Cherry – Author & Speaker on Teenage Trauma

Get in touch with Lisa

https://www.lisacherry.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/_LisaCherry

 

Extra help for teachers

As Lisa mentioned in our conversation, she’s created a video series just for teachers. This online training is designed to help teachers deal with trauma in the classroom. If you’re interested, you can check it out here: Dealing with Trauma in the Classroom.

 

If you have questions or thoughts for a future episode, contact us anytime via our social media channels or by email at [email protected]. If you know a teen who could benefit from Richard’s advice, send him or her the link to this podcast! Finally, we’d love to hear your thoughts about this episode in the comments section below.

Thanks for listening!

I was recently visiting a school and delivering my Get The Grades You Want seminar to a group of 16-year old students when a member of the audience told me how their studies had become difficult and they felt like quitting. Have you ever felt like that? If so, this episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast is for you :-)

It worries me when students tell me they feel like quitting because school is supposed to be an enjoyable experience. Indeed, we tend to learn more when we’re having fun. However, it’s supposed to be challenging too. We have to remember that one of the main purposes of school is to prepare us for careers, which means we need to use our time in school to master the skills we’ll need in our future workplace. One of these essential employability attributes is resilience.

It just so happens that resilient teens don’t just stand out in job interviews, but research also shows that resilient students tend to achieve better grades in high school too. That’s why we’re focusing on resilience in this episode. I’ll provide valuable tips on how to avoid quitting and be more resilient when the going gets tough at school.

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“Research shows that it’s not always the most naturally gifted students that get the best grades, it’s the ones that are most resilient and keep working who usually to rise to the top.”

Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

 

You will learn: 

• Why it’s important to take on difficult challenges if you want to experience more joy and happiness. (03:36)
• What “fool’s hope” is and why you need to avoid it. (04:04)
• How flat-lining and performance dips are normal parts of the learning process you must go through if you want to achieve your goals. (06:22)
• How hard work and persistent practice lead to spikes in progress. (08:33)
• Why quitting sends you right back to the beginning and make your life harder than carrying on through the tough times. (09:50)
• What to do to strengthen your resilience when you feel confused and stuck – It has something to do with the character, Dory, from Finding Nemo! (10:54)
• Why you need to engage in activities that are outside of your talent range, and how doing so helps you grow. (13:53)
• Why you should stop focusing on results and immerse yourself in the process improving your performance instead. (16:23)

 

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“Taking on challenges that are outside your comfort zone helps you build your resilience muscle.” Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

 

Would you like Kevin to share his effective study strategies in your school?

Find out more about this inspirational seminar by clicking here >>

http://unstoppableschools.com/student-seminars/get-the-grades-you-want/

Alternatively you can subscribe to this show at UnstoppableTeen.com/subscribe

 

You may also like these episodes:

#30: Secrets of teen success (Interview with best-selling author and Business Speaker of the Year Richard Gerver)

#27: What can I do to improve my grades?

#15: How to get good grades

  

Just keep swimming!

Remember, the harder you work for something, the more you’re likely to enjoy and appreciate the success when you reach your goal. So, when you encounter difficulties and you feel like quitting, remind yourself to “just keep swimming.” You can practice this positive self-talk technique in just about any area of your life. It can help you build your resilience muscle and compel you to overcome things in your life that seem difficult.

If you have questions or thoughts for a future episode, contact us anytime via our social media channels or email [email protected]. If you know a teen who would like to improve their high school grades or could benefit from more resilience, please send them this podcast!

Finally, we’d love to hear your advice about what teenagers can do to be more resilient and succeed in school, so please share your ideas in the comments section below. Thanks for listening!

Here’s a tip for achieving success and becoming the best you can be: find people who have achieved extraordinary things, and ask them how they did it. After all, you learn all sorts of other skills from experts and teachers, so why not apply this same strategy to how to achieve success?

That’s exactly what Kevin does for you in this inspirational interview with Richard Gerver. Richard’s past achievements include being the headteacher who lead the transformation of a struggling school in a tough part of England. He was then appointed as a government advisor on education, before becoming a top leader in the business world. He is a bestselling author, has presented TED talks, consulted with massive companies like Google, and even became Business Speaker of the Year. To say he’s good at helping people succeed would be an understatement!

In this episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast, Richard offers not only the advice that he’s gathered through his own experiences, but also some that he’s gleaned from conversations he’s had with high achievers like Sam Smith, Jay-Z, Sir Richard Branson, and more. Click on the player above to listen now!

“What I would urge all young people to be is active. Don’t allow the world to pass you by. Don’t wish that you’d connected with, or tried to connect with, people who might have been able to help you. Go out there and do it!” Richard Gerver – Best-Selling Author & Leadership Expert

You will learn:

⦁ What Richard was like during his teenage years. I might not be what you’d expect! (5:56) ⦁ Some of the things that Richard did to move his life in a more positive direction (8:22) ⦁ Why it’s important to expand your horizons, not limit yourself to your community and the people who happen to be around you (10:48) ⦁ Some of the super successful people Richard has interviewed and what he learned from them. In his answer, Richard refers to Jay Z and Sam Smith, both of whom shared the same mentor: Nick Raphael (13:01) ⦁ How you can go about finding yourself a supportive mentor (15:50) ⦁ The importance of being active rather than passive, and what the “rocking chair test” is (17:47) ⦁ Some of the most important attributes that young people need to develop to set themselves up for a fantastic future (22:42) ⦁ Barriers that can get in the way of being a good collaborator, and how to overcome them (25:51) ⦁ The difference between standards for success in school versus in life (28:52) ⦁ How the perspective of seeing yourself as a habitual problem solver can help you overcome challenges (31:40) ⦁ That no experience is a bad one if you process it the right way (33:52) ⦁ Why Richard recommends that young people watch the film Dead Poets Society (36:46) ⦁ Which books Richard thinks teachers should read (The Element and Winners), and an author who students should read (Andy Cope) ⦁ The thing Richard suggests young people should do first after listening to this episode, and his suggestion for parents (42:54) ⦁ What Richard recommends for teachers (45:23) ⦁ How to get in touch with Richard: at his website richardgerver.com or @richardgerver on Twitter (48:30) ⦁ What Richard believes it takes for someone to become unstoppable (49:04)

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“I would suggest that one of the most vital skills young people need is to understand the positive nature of what failure can represent in terms of your own development.” Richard Gerver – Best-Selling Author & Leadership Expert

 

Stay in touch with Richard and read his books!

http://www.richardgerver.com/

https://twitter.com/richardgerver

You may also like these episodes:

#29: How to boost teen motivation

#20: Secrets of teen self-esteem (Interview with Roy Sheppard)

#11: How to experience more happiness (Interview with best-selling author Andy Cope)

Get outside your comfort zone

After listening to this episode we want to encourage you to do one thing that is outside of your comfort zone. This doesn’t need to be big; it can be as simple as trying a new type of food you’ve never had before, or striking up a conversation with someone you tend to be shy with.

Don’t just do this one. Practice doing it every day, finding at least one chance to push yourself at least a little bit outside your comfort zone. You’ll find that it becomes a habit, and it will help you expand your horizons.

As you do this, remember that it’s okay to fail. Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone won’t always go smoothly, and that’s a good thing! Failure is the chance to learn something new, and to develop the self-confidence that comes from knowing with absolute assurance that you’re able to overcome challenges.

If you have questions or thoughts for a future episode, contact us anytime via our social media channels or by email at [email protected]. If you know a teen who could benefit from Richard’s advice, send him or her the link to this podcast! Finally, we’d love to hear your thoughts about this episode in the comments section below. Thanks for listening!

 

 

 

I created Unstoppable Teen in 1997 with the mission of helping a million young people experience a better quality of life. That includes having better grades, self-confidence, relationships, health, and career prospects. Achieving each of those things starts with teen motivation.

Take a look at this Facebook message I received from Andrew recently:

“I’ve got a bit of a problem, Kev. I’m lacking motivation. I’ve got some tests and exams that are coming soon, but I just can’t find the motivation to do the work. Can you give me some help -- some advice to get me back on track?”

His question was wonderfully insightful in identifying the root cause of many teenagers’ problems. In this day and age, with the whole world at our fingertips online, it’s not a lack of resources that holds most students back. Instead, it’s a lack of sufficient motivation. To achieve something, you need to really want it. And as Andrew clearly expressed, sometimes it can be a struggle to maintain this drive.

In this episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast, you’ll learn about what you can do to boost your motivation. I offer hints, tips, and easy-to-use strategies to light that fire inside.

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“Being comfortable is the death of motivation. Many young people are so comfortable in their lives -- It’s no wonder they don’t have any sense of urgency or motivation to make their lives better.”

Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

You will learn:

• How common it is for students to lack motivation (3:08)
• That it takes a sense of motivation to get the results that you want (4:03)
• What the two forms of motivation are, and why having an easy, comfortable life without much pain can actually be a problem (5:25)
• The importance of having clear goals, and why not having them can lead to apathy (7:36)
• Two things you need to be able to identify if you want to have motivation (8:27)
• How the typical comfortable life of a teenager in a developed country can lead to a lack of motivation (8:59)
• That if you want more motivation, you need to create discomfort for yourself (or for your kids or students, if you’re a parent or teacher) (11:51)
• Some powerful questions you can ask yourself (or your kids or students) if you want to unleash motivation (12:24)
• Zig Ziglar’s views on motivation and what you can do to make it a daily habit (16:38)
• Where you can find more help on this important subject (18:27)
• Another thing you can do if you want to get more motivation at school (19:15)

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“On one hand lots of teens have no pain to avoid, on the other hand they have no inspirational pleasure to move towards either. So they end up in an emotional void, a no man’s land, a grey area of apathy where they can’t be bothered.”

Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

You may also like these episodes:

#23: 7 steps to make this your best year ever (Part 1 of 2)

#13: The 10 quickest ways to solve teen problems and improve results

#6: 3 performance hacks from Beyoncé

 

Make motivation a daily habit

Ask yourself these two questions every day:

• What will it ultimately cost me if I fail?

• What do I ultimately stand to gain when I succeed?

 

Do you have your own tips and tricks for staying motivated? Do you find avoiding pain or pursuing pleasure to be a stronger source of motivation for you? Please feel free to share these thoughts in the comments section below!

If you have questions that you’d like Kevin to answer in a future episode, please contact us anytime via our social media channels or email [email protected]. If you know a teen who it struggling with their motivation, send him or her this podcast ☺

Thanks for listening!

A few years ago, the Sutton Trust (in conjunction with Durham University) conducted research to discover what’s actually proven to improve students’ progress and achievement in school. They looked at all the strategies teachers use to help students succeed.  Nobody could have predicted what was discovered… 

Researchers found that the second-most effective way of improving grades was to help students improve their metacognition and self-regulation skills.

What does this mean in plain English? Well, students who have an awareness of their own thinking and can control their own behaviour tend to achieve more than their classmates who can’t do these things.

In this episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast  we’ll focus on helping in this critical area of self-regulation.

Here to help you make sense of all this is world-renowned behaviour management expert and bestselling author, Sue Cowley. Sue is an experienced teacher, author of over 20 books, and presenter who travels the globe to help teachers and students succeed. 

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“Young people need to understand that regulating your own behaviour is part of being able to work within society as a whole, as well as just within school.”

Sue Cowley – Behaviour Expert & Bestselling Author

You will learn: 

• Why we like to help parents, teachers, and students all in one podcast (3:31)
• Why teen behaviour is such an important topic when it comes to schools (6:05)
• How to view teenage rebellion (7:11)
• Common examples of bad behaviour – It’s surprising how many teenagers don’t realise these have such a negative impact on their grades (8:45)
• Why self-regulation can be more difficult for some people than others (10:20)
• Where Sue grew up, what she was like as a child, how she has changed over time, and what she wishes she had heard from her teachers (11:33)
• How Sue found her inner confidence, and what she would recommend for teenagers (12:56)
• How to get over it when you have a major setback, or when something you have your heart set on doesn’t work out (15:09)
• The top behaviours that enable successful students to optimize their learning and progress (17:06)
• What we can do to help more young people realize that school is about them and their opportunity to prepare for their future (19:34)
• How to convince students that it’s important to learn the curriculum, even when it doesn’t seem immediately relevant to them (20:39)
• Ideas for changing the culture from trying to get away with the minimum of effort to a sense of enthusiasm for learning (23:46)
• Strategies for being more supportive of your peers (24:34)
• The way Sue’s perspective on paths through life differs from those of many other professionals (30:11)
• Some tips that parents can use to help their children master their own behavior (31:50)
• Practical things that teachers can do in the classroom (34:08)
• Ways a teenager can progress in self-management, even when peers may not be on the same page (36:54)
• The one thing Sue thinks it takes to be unstoppable (40:48)

  

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“Other people are exactly the same wherever you go. They might have different habits, and they’ll be culturally different, but essentially they are the same as you. They’re just people under that skin.”

Sue Cowley – Behaviour Expert & Bestselling Author

 

You may also like these episodes:

#27: What can I do to improve my grades?

#25: Dealing with adversity (Interview with football legend Stuart Pearce)

#18: Teen guide to better friends and relationships

 

Take a step toward better teen behaviour 

Think of at least one thing that Sue shared in this episode that you can use, whether you’re a parent, teenager, or teacher.

We’d love to hear what tip you’ll take from the show, as well as your own advice and insights on how to help teenagers can get better at self-regulating. Please feel free to share these thoughts in the comments section below! 

If you have questions or thoughts for a future episode, please contact us anytime via our social media channels or email [email protected].  And if you know anyone who would benefit from hearing Sue’s tips on improving teen behaviour, please pass this episode along.

Thanks for listening!

 

No matter which side of the pond you’re on, your grades are incredibly important. They can determine whether you graduate, or where you’re accepted to college. All this pressure leads to a lot of stress and anxiety surrounding your grades, tests, and exams.

This is very clear in the types of questions we’ve recently received from parents and students alike, with questions such as this one, from Nick (a parent):

“My son has got some really important final tests and exams coming up in high school this year, and I want to know what I can do as a parent to help him get the best grades possible.”

From Michaela, a student, we have a question that boils down to, “what tips and strategies can I use to improve my grades?”

With so many parents, students, and even teachers wondering some variation of this question, we’ve decided to use this episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast to begin offering an answer.

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“Engagement -- passion for learning -- your enthusiasm in the classroom -- is a really accurate indicator of how well you’re actually likely to do in your final scores. And one of the things that has a massive impact on how much you value learning and education are the relationships you have in your life.”

Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

You will learn: 

• The four types of responses that students typically have when they see their practice test results (2:34)
• Why you shouldn’t try to predict or second-guess what Kevin is going to suggest for how to improve your grades (5:03)
• How to get involved in Unstoppable Teen’s research on the 21 things that are proven to lead to better grades for students in high school (5:59)
• Where to take the free survey that will measure how you’re doing in the 21 areas mentioned (8:13)
• Three questions that the survey asks about your relationships as they relate to your education, and how most people answer these questions (8:48)
• The importance of education in any growth process, and where the problem is coming from (hint: it’s generally not parents or teachers) (10:44)
• The type of people you need to surround yourself with if you want to do well in school (12:42)
• The first thing you need to do to ensure you do well in school or on tests (13:30)
• How, as a parent, you can foster a home environment that shows that you value education (15:16)
• Some great questions that you, as a parent, can ask your son or daughter (16:34)
• Another way you can help your son or daughter, this time by influencing his or her peer group to see learning as cool (17:47)
• A fun method of turning learning into a fun evening (19:12)
• How sharing stats and celebrity stories can help teachers inspire students to learn and do well on their exams (20:57)
• The single most important thing you need to do if you want to get better grades or exam results (22:47)
• Two simple things you can do if you want more tips and techniques now (23:52)
• What you need to do to get Kevin to come deliver his seminar at your school (24:38)

 

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“You need to say to your classmates, ‘I believe in you. You can do it.’ And when you become that kind of positive person, you’ll then give permission to other people for them to behave in the same way.”

 Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

Extra help with grades

In the Unstoppable Teen app, you can make an optional purchase called “Get the Grades.” Here, Kevin shares seven strategies that students can use to get better grades -- the same strategies he shares in his “Get the Grades You Want” seminar.

 

You may also like these episodes:

#16: Why do students fail?

#15: How to get good grades

#7: How to learn more effectively and achieve higher grades with world memory expert Michael Tipper

 

Please help us help more teenagers

Please share this with anyone you know who’s stressed out about grades or exam scores -- whether their own or their teenagers! With these tips, they may be able to move past the stress and take confident steps toward a bright future.

Let us know what problems you’re facing and what questions you’d like answering in future episodes. We are here to help you, so contact us anytime via our social media channels or email [email protected].

As always, please share your thoughts or advice on how to improve grades and exam scores in the comments section below.

 

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Bullying is a huge problem that many of us face during our teen years. Indeed, according to recent research, bullying currently ranks as teenagers’ greatest concern (above school stress, body image issues, family problems, drug and alcohol concerns, etc.).

So we weren’t surprised when Christopher (aged 16) sent us the following question via Facebook this week…

“I’m getting bullied and I have low self-esteem. The thought of going to school every morning makes it even worse. How can I overcome this problem?”

Christopher isn’t alone. More than a quarter of teenagers say they’ve been bullied in the last twelve months. That’s unacceptable. And that’s why we’ve dedicated this episode of The Unstoppable Teen Podcast to sharing strategies that you can use to overcome bullying and prevent it happening in the future.

Click on the player above to listen now! 

“We’ve got to be proactive in equipping teenagers with the mindset, strength of emotion and physical skills that are required to deal with bullying because it’s highly likely they will experience it at some point in their life.”

Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

 

 You will learn:

• The first thing you MUST do if you ever get bullied (2:27)
• Kevin’s definition of bullying and why it’s essential for all teenagers to equip themselves with strategies to deal with bullying (3:44)
• Why bullies do the horrible things they do (5:04)
• Why bullying doesn’t work and why bullies always lose in the end (8:05)
• A positive alternative to bullying (9:20)
• How many teenagers fall into the trap of becoming a bully or supporting bullies when they do bad things (11:57)
• Two steps for dealing with bullying if it ever happens to you (14:37)
• Three things you’ve got to strengthen if you want to recover from being bullied and prevent it from ever happening again (15:17)
• Two books you should read if you want to develop a positive mindset and increase your mental toughness (18:24)
• One thing parents and teachers need to do to equip young people with the skills they required to deal with bullying (19:55)
• Two emotions teenagers can enhance if they want to move beyond bullying (21:47)
• Something everyone can do to discover their strengths and re-build their self-esteem after getting bullied (23:26)

 

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“A message for all bullies: You can’t make your life better by making other people’s lives worse. The only way you can make your life better is by improving yourself.”

Kevin Mincher – Teen Success Coach

 

Extra help for parents

In his new Unstoppable Parent webinar, Kevin Mincher shares simple strategies that parents can use to help their teens deal with bullying. It’s FREE for everyone and you can sign up by clicking here!

 

Read these brilliant books if you want to develop a positive mindset

Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl (http://amzn.to/2iWTSpK)

The Success Principles by Jack Canfield (http://amzn.to/2iWTSpK)

The Success Principles For Teens by Jack Canfield (http://amzn.to/2jLAmBb)

 

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You may also like these episodes:

 

#25: Dealing with adversity (Interview with football legend Stuart Pearce)

#19: How to deal with bullying and have an amazing life (Interview with Kelly Lovell)

#18: Teen guide to better friends and relationships

 

Please help us help more teenagers

Please share this with anyone you know who was bullied in the past, is getting bullied now, or might get bullied in the future. It might just be the thing they need to move beyond the problems they face.

Let us know what problems you’re facing and what questions you’d like answering in future episodes. We are here to help you so contact us anytime via our social media channels or email [email protected].

As always, Please share your advice for dealing with bullying in the comments section below.

Thanks for listening!