a pep talk on friendships breakups

Today’s pep talk is a clip from my ‘ask me anything’ episode chatting about friendship breakups. It can be really confusing and upsetting when a friendship  ends which is why I want to share some comforting mentor insights. It’s advice I have found to be true when going through friendships changes. Sending anyone going through a friendship breakup lots of love!

Want more mentoring on this topic? Try this episode on outgrowing things.

Conditional Friendship

Do you have conditional friendships? If you feel like someone is only friends with you based on certain terms then this video is for you!

 

 

https://youtu.be/IUo6puzCv98

 

 

 

Partnering with ivivva to Talk about Stress

I partnered with ivivva for a Friday night #HangIn to talk about stress. We created this fun video series to show you that everyone  worries over the same things (#MeToo). Check out this video where we talked about friend stress!

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ_ORB38E2M

 

 

 

Modern Mentor Year in Review

As we head into 2016, I wanted to share my most popular videos over the year. It’s like a big #MeToo or knowing that you’re not the only one going through what you’re going through. Check out what topics were important to girls in 2015!

How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djDYKUu84Bc

A couple of weekends ago, I worked on an exciting project with my students (which I cannot wait to share with you soon). During it, I asked each girl what her favorite topic that we’ve covered during our Mentoring Sessions was. EVERY girl said the advice they got about sleeping better was really helpful, so I decided to share it here on the blog today!

 

Everything You Need to Know Before Going to Prom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhZt9yrVfp0

The whole prom process was stressful for me. Between asking someone to the dance (I went to an all girls high school), finding a dress that I actually felt good in, and praying that I was invited to an after-party, I didn’t really have that much fun because of all the pressure I put on myself. This is all the best Modern Mentor advice for a having authentic fun at prom!

 

How to Get a Boyfriend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1UdAhdcysk

When my student asked me to help her get a boyfriend I knew exactly what I wanted to tell her. As a professional big sister I get relationship questions all the time. In a world of Snapchat, texts, and dating apps, finding someone that’s a good fit can be confusing. If you’ve ever wondered what you need to do to get a boyfriend this blog is for you!

 

How to Handle Other People’s Bad Attitudes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdIGPmgGUCY

It stinks when you’re excited about something and the people around you aren’t. Maybe you really like soccer practice but everyone else complains about the coach. Maybe you’re really excited about a class, but everyone is down on it. You can’t change other people, but you can help to make the situation better. Click the video to hear what to do when the people around you have a bad attitude.

 

How to Create Happy Body Habits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRsP2JR6Uig

Sometimes it’s hard to like the way you look. When we think or do negative things to our bodies, it can become a habit without us even knowing it. In today’s video, I’m giving step by step advice for creating happy body habits. You were given your body so that you could share your gifts, not get upset when it doesn’t look the way you want. Check out this video to learn how to make liking yourself a habit!

 

How to Actually Talk to Your Parents

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1BpC5OS8OM

Going to your parents for advice can sometimes be hard, but I know from experience that if you open up to them they can actually be a big help. Plus, they really want to hear from you! Today, I’m sharing helpful tips for talking to your parents or anyone you’re thinking of going to for advice.

 

What to do when your Best Friend Moves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP5gFadVyyU

My best friend moved from NYC to Los Angeles at the end of June. This became a total #MeToo Moment when in a Mentoring Session one of my students told me her best friend was moving too. While it can be sad you won’t see your BFF as often, there are a lot of things to look forward to when a friend moves.

 

What to do when Mom stops you from doing something fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnNqk6DF9zg

So the title of this one is pretty self-explanatory, but it’s one of the main questions I get. Sometimes our parents can feel like a roadblock to our fun, but what if there was another way to look at it? Check it out!!

 

What to do when you feel like you don’t have a Best Friend (and Everyone else does)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNEXC1BMbUc

Today’s topic is super important before heading back to school. My students and I have been chatting and one of the biggest worries is friendship. Sometimes we haven’t seen our school friends in awhile and wonder if we’re going to get back into the flow of things. Still the fear I hear about the most is not having a best friend when everyone else does. In today’s video, I’m giving advice about comparing our friendships to others and what to remember on your first day of school!

 

What Happens When you Put Away your Phone

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFO-xlkRSag

A couple weeks ago, my student, Caroline, and I did a phone challenge. I read an article about someone who never looked at his phone when he was around other people so I wanted to try it. Let me tell you… it. was. hard. Check out today’s video where we chat about how it went and what we learned!

 

How to be Popular

Girls in my group have been asking a lot about popularity. Feeling the pressures of wanting to be popular is something I’ve struggled with, so I totally get it! Click the video to find out my tips for navigating popularity!

http://youtu.be/cb0mOmOX-Ck?list=UUjXPX6E6gHgWuaFUiTDVo2w

The Ultimate Friendship Test

In this video I share how to tell if the friends in your life are building you up or bringing you down.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu0rO37hy5Q

 

 

 

 

How to Surround Yourself With Really Great Friends

Finding really great friends is an important part of life. We’re all craving connection and looking for friends to love and support us. In this video, I share what it takes to surround yourself with really great friends!

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrLNLGjglfY&feature=youtu.be

 

 

 

 

What to do when Someone Annoys You

In this video I share what to remember when someone is getting on your nerves. Whether it’s your friends, parents, boyfriend or girlfriend, every relationship is a mirror. It’s a reflection of yourself. Examining how you get along with the people in your life helps is a great way to start self-exploration. At the end of the day the most important relationship is the one you have with yourself.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ghQtkb-bvk&feature=youtu.be