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EMPOWER MINT
A refreshing power packed informational communique' from The Powerhouse Online!

      Welcome to a great Summer!

 
It's official...we're are in the summer season! I love summer for two very big reasons; NO SCHOOL AND LOTS OF FUN! What a wonderful opportunity we have to connect with our friends and family as well as catch up on all the activities we love. Summer is also a great time to address some of the things we've been avoiding. If you have any projects that you've been putting off (I have a few!) then get to it! Use your time wisely and you will have good success.
 
Scripture to ponder: "Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, And an idle person will suffer hunger" Proverbs 19:15. Think about Rip Van Winkle!
 
Make it a wonderful summer and remember...Your worth cannot be defined by what you have, what you do, or what others say about you; the essence of who you are is defined by Christ.
 
~Taia~
 
Announcements
The PowHERhouse is making plans to host sessions in the Charlotte area beginning in August. Stay tuned to The Power House online for details and dates or click on contact us with questions.

Young ladies! If you're interested in receiving daily blogs of encouragement and connecting with other young women like yourself then you must visit Passion For Purity today!

 

 

5 Things You Could Learn From Your Mom This Summer

 

 

  • How to plan and prepare a meal
  • How to give driving directions
  • How to shop for groceries
  • Get a new outfit using only your own clothes
  • How to give back to others

 

Take full advantage of the great people in your life by learning what they already know. Time is a gift so use it wisely!

 

 

 

Your Hometown, USA: Creating great summer memories

 

Summer is a great time to create memories that will last a lifetime. It's all about taking advantage of the opportunities you have!

 

  • Many towns have Movie on the Lawn nights. These are usually free and begin at sundown at your local parks. Just bring snacks and a blanket and you're all set!
  • Local libraries often have reading programs which host special guests. Check your public library schedule for details.
  • City museums are usually free or deep discounted for young people. Check out the history and art in your own town. You never know...you may actually like it.
  • If you live near an amusement park, check out the prices after dusk (around 6pm). They are usually discounted by nearly 40% and its much cooler.
  • Check with local churches for Vacation Bible Schools. Gather up your friends and head out to a great time!
  • Host a fashion show with your friends by bringing together your favorite outfits and accessories. It's a lot of fun and the time will fly!
  • Write a play and then perform it for your family or friends.
  • Look for volunteer opportunities. Not only does it look great on a college application but its also food for our souls.

Share your own summer memories with us by emailing your pictures and stories to info@thepowerhouseonline.com!

 

   IN YOUR OWN WORDS

 

Three Top Fears Facing Teenagers Today [Advice Column]

by Vanessa Van Petten

 

Carole Fogarty of the Healthy Living Lounge asked me this question for her readers: What are the top three fears facing teenagers today?
I have posted about the top 5 things teens worry about, but how about what teens fear? I asked a bunch of my teen friends and groups what they worry about most and summarized them here for you below:

 

1) Fear of Failing
I know, sometimes we act like we don’t care. We act like getting a C on a test is no big deal, but usually this is a cover. We want to succeed and do well just as much as you want us to. We fear failing on an academic level, in our relationships, in our friendships and even on home projects. I think as a teen, our self-esteem and self-confidence are extremely delicate, so when we fail it is a real blow and we cannot recover as quickly as most adults.

2) Fear of Disappointing You
Yup, parents put a lot of pressure on us. Whenever I did badly on tests, I had to not only deal with my own disappointment of not doing well, but then announcing it to my parents and dealing with their anger/ disappointment/ punishment—its really rough. We also know that if you do not like our boyfriend/girlfriend, set of friends or art project we also hear about it. If you do not like something we do, it feels like you do not like a part of us—and that is something we fear.

3) Fear of Being Misunderstood
I mean this on many levels. Many of the teens I asked, said they feared friends not liking an outfit or the way they looked. They feared someone defacing their Facebook page and having gossip spread at school. They feared their parents over-reacting and freaking out about something they did. I call this fear of being misunderstood because, as teens, everything we do is about experimenting with our image, identity and persona. We want to perfectly portray who we are…yet, we do not even know that ourselves!

I think that parents can address these fears head-on with their kids. Ask them what they fear, bring these fears up—even if they disagree with my list…at least they are talking to you about a deep subject!

 

 

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