What Are You Talking About?!
Let’s be real—being a teenager is hard. The pressure is constant: school, friends, identity, the future. And when negative thoughts start creeping in, it can feel like everything is just too much.
But here’s the truth: how you think shapes how you live. The thoughts you repeat every day—good or bad—create patterns. If those patterns are negative, it’s time to change them fast, because this moment in your life holds some of your best opportunities for growth, freedom, and discovery.
Change Your Pattern—Change Your Life
Negative thoughts are sneaky. They show up before a big test, when you’re scrolling through perfect social media profiles, or thinking about your future.
Next time one hits you—“I’m not good enough” or “I’ll never make it”—stop. Pause. Ask yourself: Where did this thought come from? Is it helping me or hurting me?
Positive Thoughts = Power Moves
It’s tough, especially when you’re already feeling low. But positive thoughts aren’t just “feel-good fluff.” They rewire your mindset, boost your confidence, and help you perform better.
You are enough. You can achieve your goals.
And yes, it starts with one choice: deciding to believe in yourself.
Let Go. Lighten Up. You’re Still Growing.
There’s a lot of pressure to be perfect—grades, appearance, popularity, and the unspoken expectations from family or society. But here’s the secret: you’re allowed to let go. You don’t have to have it all figured out right now.
“Great friendships begin by creating fun memories.”
Laugh. Explore. Mess up. Try again. This is part of your growth.
Dealing with Change Is a Skill—Master It Early
Everyone has negative thoughts sometimes. What separates the successful and joyful from the stuck and frustrated is this: how they deal with those thoughts.
Do they let them take over—or do they change the pattern?
Don’t wait until adulthood to start thinking better.
Do it now. Rewire. Reframe. Rise.
You’re in the Pilot Seat
“Get going. Move forward. Aim High. Plan a takeoff. Don’t just sit on the runway and hope someone will come along and push the airplane. It simply won’t happen. Change your attitude and gain some altitude. Believe me, you’ll love it up here.” —Donald Trump
This is your life. This is your time.
Change the pattern, and you’ll discover just how powerful you really are.
Sometimes it’s so hard, though. I had a good friend who I finally had to cut ties with because no matter how many times I told her that her negativity was bringing me down, she just couldn’t stop. It is just who she is and it was easier for me to not be around her.
Robin Rue, Sometime we have to walk away and leave those negative friends behind. Thanks for your support.
It is tough being a teen–all those changes going on in your body and all around you. The Power of Positive thoughts (or Thinking) is a great way to overcome some of the problems that are encountered along the way to becoming an adult.
Michele, we just have to keep instilling positive taught in our child.
Oh yes, a pattern of negative thoughts, I’ve been there. Its hard to break. These are great tips!
This is such a great post for teenagers–I hope they are able to read it. Being a high school teacher I know how important it is to get kids out of a negative funk and help them realize how truly amazing they are.
Amanda, Glad that as a teacher you are making a difference in your students life. Sometime it’s the teacher is there to motivate and help. Thanks for your support.
These are great tips. Most teens go through these simply because they think less of themselves.
Elizabeth, Its up to us to instill pride and self awareness in our child.
A must read even for people who are not teens anymore. Thanks for sharing this very informative post.
I struggle with this all of the time. I have a wealth of knowledge but convince myself that I’m not authoritative enough to have a following.
These tips are really amazing!! I love the way how you share and express it. I’ll apply this in my life thank you!
Great advise, we tend to live a non negative life. It really does make a difference in your day.
Thank you so much for the information and the positive thoughts!
These are great tips, not just for teenagers either. They are good tips for everyone. The positive thoughts are great for all situations.
Erin Kennedy, Glad you like tips everyone can use.
It really is hard for teens these days. They have so much pressure on them that I don’t remember having. I give a lot of credit to the teens that are on the right path to success.