by Jen | Jan 11, 2023 | The Mean Brain Blog
Dealing with fear can be difficult, especially when it comes to something new or uncertain. It’s completely normal to feel fear, but it’s important to not let it hold us back from pursuing our dreams and living the life we want. One trick to deal with fear...
by Jen | Jan 7, 2023 | The Mean Brain Blog
What is “Skip the Bad Songs”? The idea is to be aware of your thoughts and emotions, and to choose to shift your focus, or skip the song, when you start to feel anxious, angry, or sad. But how exactly do you do this? One way is to find a fun activity to...
by Jen | Jan 7, 2023 | The Mean Brain Blog
Feeling confident in middle school can be a challenge. During this transitional period, it’s common to feel uncertain and to compare oneself to others. But the good news is that there are things you can do to boost your confidence and feel more secure in...
by Jen | Jan 7, 2023 | The Mean Brain Blog
Middle school and high school can be a tough time for everyone. It’s a time of transition and change, and it can be easy to get caught up in the drama and insecurity of it all. But it’s important to remember that the small things we do can have a big...
by Jen | Jan 7, 2023 | The Mean Brain Blog
It can be intimidating to put yourself out there, especially if you’re worried about being judged or ridiculed by your peers. But here’s the thing: it’s okay to be nervous or hesitant about trying new things. It’s completely normal to feel that...
by Jen | Jan 7, 2023 | The Mean Brain Blog
As a teenager, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out. There are so many demands on your time, from schoolwork and extracurricular activities to social obligations and trying to figure out who we are and what we want to do with our lives. It’s no...