Be 100% You and Crush It at School

Ever feel like school is just a never-ending grind of assignments and drama? 

What if I showed you one more fun way that school can be your lab for unlocking your superpowers? 

Here's the deal:

1. Being true to yourself can transform your school experience.
2. Your reactions to school stuff reveal a lot about your values.
3. Living in line with your values is the secret to a fulfilling life.

Let's break it down.

You know those moments when you're afraid to speak up in class, or when you're about to share a personal story in your essay? That's what Brené Brown calls "being in the arena." It's that gut-wrenching feeling when you're putting yourself out there.

Brown's big idea? If you haven't felt that vulnerability yourself, you don't get to judge others who are brave enough to try. Pretty cool, right?

Now, here's where it gets really interesting. Living by your values requires a lot of courage and vulnerability.  Your values are like your personal DNA - they make you uniquely you. And guess what?  

School is the perfect place to figure out what those values are.

Imagine this:

• 'Integrity' is your thing? Use every assignment to show your true colors, even in classes you can't stand.
• 'Innovation' gets you fired up? Find a way to put your own spin on every project, even in the boring subjects.
• 'Empathy' is your superpower? Turn every interaction into a chance to understand where others are coming from. (You can still disagree with them.)

See the pattern? School isn't just about grades or impressing others. It's your own personal quest to discover who you really are and what you truly value.

Ready to level up? Check out Brené Brown's values list:  https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/.

 As you read, pay attention to the ones that make you go "That's so me!" Those are your clues.

Challenge time: Pick your top three values and find one way to express each of them at school this week.  Maybe it's standing up for someone, offering a wild idea in class, or just being real about your struggles.

Remember, every awkward moment, every boring lesson, every social hiccup - it's all part of your journey to becoming your most authentic self.

So, are you ready to turn school into your personal power-up zone? It’ll make this school year interesting!