ABCs of Success for the Teen Soul - Volume 1: Anecdotes and Affirmations of Values and Identity for Positive Emotional Health

By Okey Nwangburuka

In every nation of the world, both developed and developing, adolescence is a unique, intriguing, and special developmental stage. Adolescents face challenges and issues such as the strong desire to be independent from the apron-strings of parents or caregivers, self-esteem, academic competencies, relationships, physiological changes in their bodies, and futuristic uncertainties. Parental lack and poverty in both hemispheres affect the navigational trajectory of this period. They often feel misunderstood, not listened to, and therefore may become resistive in their behaviors, act out, or become rebellious. Some adolescents experience a lot of turbulence and others don't. If only their brains were fully developed and not still maturing. If only they had the skills they required for the challenges they face. This book is designed to help these lovely lads think and meditate on topics that hopefully will make their experience of this second separation individuation phase of life more enriching and less chaotic.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 17, 2020
• ISBN: 9781645597759

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ABCs of Success for the Teen Soul—Volume 1

Anecdotes and Affirmations of Values and Identity for Positive Emotional Health

Dr. Okey Nwangburuka

ISBN 978-1-64559-774-2 (Paperback)

ISBN 978-1-64559-775-9 (Digital)

Copyright © 2019 Dr. Okey Nwangburuka

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Table of Contents

A. Attitude

B. Behavior

C. Courage and Compassion

D. Dedication and Discipline

E. Empathy

F. Forgiveness

G. Gratitude and Giving

H. Humility

I. Independence

J. Joy

K. Kindness

L. Love, Learning, and Leaving

M. Mistakes, Mastery, and Mentorship

N. Nobility

O. Occupation

P. Positive Role Models

Q. Questions, Quarrels

R. Relationships, Rewards, Regrets, Racism

S. Sex, Secrets, Serenity, Siblings, Sports, Sexism, Social Media

T. Tech Toys and Transformation

U. Understanding

V. Valor, Violence, Vision

W. Wisdom

X. Xenophobia

Y. Yesterday

Z. At the End of It All!

About the Author

A. Attitude

Attitude

My attitude determines my success. It decides how high I climb or how low I descend into irrelevance. My attitude is an inward force affecting my outward behaviors. By my attitude, I will show honor, respect, and healthy optimism. I will attend fully in the moment. I will live in the here and now knowing my decisions now create my tomorrow. I will be mindful of both positive and negative influences on my attitude. I will dig deep daily to boost positive attitudes. By so doing, I am protecting my future. My relationships will be healthy. My personal goals will be attained. I will recognize and improve on my strengths and find the