Tired of getting terrible advice for high school students? I would hate for you to receive untrue advice. Sit down, grab your favorite snack, and check out my advice for high school students from a certified professional school counselor.
I have heard so many different advice for high school students that are incorrect and as a school counselor I want to make sure to spend the time to debunk those myths. When taking “advice” from someone you want to first evaluate the source that the advice is coming from.
Are they qualified?
A person’s high school years are crucial because this is the time when they are transitioning into young adulthood and will soon have to make some big decisions.
As the dope counselor and your internet school counselor, I want to make sure you are getting valuable information that benefits you in the long run.
This post is about advice for high school students.
BEST ADVICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
“You Got This”
You might occasionally have a sense of self-doubt. Keep in mind that YOU GOT THIS!
Literally.
You are capable of doing so many things.
I want you to stop and realize that those self-doubting thoughts are untrue whenever you catch yourself thinking about them. Remind yourself that you can handle your situation by substituting positive thoughts for those that are negative.
You are a force to be reckoned with and don’t you forget it.
“Not All Thoughts Are True”
Every day, our brain processes thousands of thoughts. Your thoughts are mostly just narratives you tell yourself to make sense of the world.
That doesn’t make it true.
Take a moment and access your thoughts to decipher what is real and what is fake.
“It’s Okay To Ask For Help”
Don’t tackle challenging situations by yourself if you don’t have to. We are here to support you as school counselors.
Understand that we would not want you to store all of your feelings to yourself while suffering. Let us help you release that kind of worry.
“Your Feelings Are Valid”
You are perfectly entitled to feel whatever emotion you want. Those are your feelings and that’s okay.
However, as previously stated, don’t hesitate to ask for help when needed.
I absolutely love to acknowledge my student’s willingness to want to share their feelings with me.
“Say I’ll Try Rather Than I Can’t”
What a game changer!! Try something before you are so ready to say that you are incapable of doing it.
I’ve been in situations before where I’ve said I couldn’t do something, but after giving it a shot, I turned out to be able to.
I was totally shocked when that happened.
Try it out and tell me how it goes!
“Be Kind To Yourself”
Speak kind words to yourself. Our tongues have great power.
Speak light into yourself. Speaking positive affirmations to yourself helps you take your focus off of any negativity that might be present in your life.
Instead of concentrating on the bad, give your attention to the things and people who make you happy.
“Your Teachers Are Human Too”
I think this is super important for students to hear (even though you are technically reading right now).
Please understand that your teachers have feelings too. They are human.
Be kind.
Having said that, let your administration or school counselor know if your teacher did something that you found offensive. Allow them to handle it.
“Be Open-Minded”
Don’t be so quick to turn down opportunities that can end up being beneficial to you down the road. I know, I know you might not want to hear it but hear me out!
For instance, I’ve seen some students who would much rather label themselves as “anti-social” and refrain from extracurricular activities at school.
A huge missed opportunity.
You can meet a friend who has similar interests to your own by getting involved in extracurricular activities at your school. If it’s a club, you can improve your skills and much more.
Every time, I tell my students to give something a shot; even if it doesn’t work out, at least they can say they tried.
“You Will Get Through Your Tough Time”
Have you ever had a challenging time and felt, “It’s impossible for me to get through this?” I may not be able to tell you when you will get through it or how long it will last but I can assure you that you will get through that tough time.
You are not alone.
I encourage you to reach out and express any concerns you may have with your school’s school counselor or the mental health counselor there.
Allow us to be your safe space.
You will prevail.
This post was all about advice for high school students.
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