🛡️ Teen - How to Make Good Decisions Series *coming soon
- 1. 1.1 – What Is a Decision, Really? 00:00:00
- 2. 1.2 – Small Choices, Big Impact 00:00:00
- 3. 1.3 – Why Every Decision Shapes Your Future 00:00:00
- 4. 1.4 – The Power of Saying Yes and No 00:00:00
- 5. 1.5 – How to Notice When You're About to Decide 00:00:00
- 6. 1.6 – Who Do You Want to Be? Your Choices Build That 00:00:00
- 7. 1.7 – What If You Didn’t Decide at All? 00:00:00
- 8. 1.8 – Why Avoiding Decisions Is a Decision 00:00:00
- 9. 1.9 – Learning from People Who Made Big Mistakes 00:00:00
- 10. 1.10 – Learning from People Who Made Big Wins 00:00:00
- 11. 1.11 – Decisions That Start a Domino Effect 00:00:00
- 12. 1.12 – How One Text Can Change Everything 00:00:00
- 13. 1.13 – The Invisible Impact of Everyday Choices 00:00:00
- 14. 1.14 – Decisions and Your Reputation 00:00:00
- 15. 1.15 – How to Know When a Decision Is Important 00:00:00
- 16. 1.16 – The Difference Between Impulse and Intuition 00:00:00
- 17. 1.17 – What Happens When You Don’t Decide at All 00:00:00
- 18. 1.18 – How to Notice Patterns in Your Choices 00:00:00
- 19. 1.19 – How One “Yes” Can Lead to Ten Regrets 00:00:00
- 20. 1.20 – Understanding the Butterfly Effect 00:00:00
- 21. 1.21 – Your Choices Show What You Value 00:00:00
- 22. 1.22 – When It Feels Like You Have No Choice 00:00:00
- 23. 1.23 – The Power of Choosing Again 00:00:00
- 24. 1.24 – Not All Options Are Equal 00:00:00
- 25. 1.25 – How Your Choices Affect Others 00:00:00
- 26. 1.26 – Why Choosing Nothing Is Still a Choice 00:00:00
- 27. 1.27 – When You Let Others Decide for You 00:00:00
- 28. 1.28 – Saying No to Things That Feel Good Now 00:00:00
- 29. 1.29 – What Makes a Choice “Good”? 00:00:00
- 30. 1.30 – The Truth About Regret 00:00:00
- 31. 1.31 – When You Choose for Approval 00:00:00
- 32. 1.32 – The Weight of Silent Decisions 00:00:00
- 33. 1.33 – Every Decision Builds a Habit 00:00:00
- 34. 1.34 – How to Tell When You’re Being Manipulated 00:00:00
- 35. 1.35 – Feeling Torn Between Two Good Options 00:00:00
- 36. 1.36 – When It’s Too Late to Choose 00:00:00
- 37. 1.37 – Recognizing When You’re in Control 00:00:00
- 38. 1.38 – How to Learn from Other People’s Mistakes 00:00:00
- 39. 1.39 – Choosing Safety Over Popularity 00:00:00
- 40. 1.40 – What You Risk When You’re Careless 00:00:00
- 41. 1.41 – Recognizing a Red Flag Before Choosing 00:00:00
- 42. 1.42 – Thinking vs. Overthinking 00:00:00
- 43. 1.43 – When You Feel Rushed to Decide 00:00:00
- 44. 1.44 – Choosing What’s Right, Not What’s Easy 00:00:00
- 45. 1.45 – The Link Between Boundaries and Decisions 00:00:00
- 46. 1.46 – The Role of Faith or Belief in Decision-Making 00:00:00
- 47. 1.47 – Choosing to Speak Up (or Stay Silent) 00:00:00
- 48. 1.48 – Why Every Day Is a Series of Decisions 00:00:00
- 49. 1.49 – Making Peace With Past Choices 00:00:00
- 50. 1.50 – Starting Fresh With Better Decisions 00:00:00
- 1. 1.51 – Stop. Think. Decide. 00:00:00
- 2. 1.52 – How to Slow Down Before Acting 00:00:00
- 3. 1.53 – What Happens If I Do This? What Happens If I Don’t? 00:00:00
- 4. 1.54 – How to List Your Options Clearly 00:00:00
- 5. 1.55 – What Are the Possible Consequences? 00:00:00
- 6. 1.56 – What Would Someone Older Do in This Situation? 00:00:00
- 7. 1.57 – How to Get Advice Before Deciding 00:00:00
- 8. 1.58 – Why Quick Choices Often Go Wrong 00:00:00
- 9. 1.59 – How to Choose Based on Your Values 00:00:00
- 10. 1.60 – When Your Gut Is Right — and When It’s Not 00:00:00
- 11. 1.61 – Making a Pros and Cons List That Actually Helps 00:00:00
- 12. 1.62 – Using the “5-Minute, 5-Day, 5-Year Rule” 00:00:00
- 13. 1.63 – What Would You Tell Your Best Friend to Do? 00:00:00
- 14. 1.64 – Deciding When You Don’t Have All the Info 00:00:00
- 15. 1.65 – Practice: Walk Through a Real-Life Choice 00:00:00
- 16. 1.66 – Choosing Between Two Good Things 00:00:00
- 17. 1.67 – Choosing Between Two Bad Things 00:00:00
- 18. 1.68 – What to Do When You're Stuck 00:00:00
- 19. 1.69 – Choosing When You're Tired or Overwhelmed 00:00:00
- 20. 1.70 – When You Feel Torn Between Head and Heart 00:00:00
- 21. 1.71 – Tools to Break Down Complex Choices 00:00:00
- 22. 1.72 – Recognizing Bias in Your Thinking 00:00:00
- 23. 1.73 – How to Make a Fair Decision 00:00:00
- 24. 1.74 – Why Sleep Helps With Decision-Making 00:00:00
- 25. 1.75 – Making Choices That Match Your Future 00:00:00
- 26. 1.76 – The Power of Writing It Down 00:00:00
- 27. 1.77 – Using a Mentor to Guide Big Decisions 00:00:00
- 28. 1.78 – How to Practice Decision-Making Daily 00:00:00
- 29. 1.79 – Building Confidence Through Small Choices 00:00:00
- 30. 1.80 – Decision-Making in Stressful Moments 00:00:00
- 31. 1.81 – How to Rehearse a Big Decision 00:00:00
- 32. 1.82 – Choosing What Helps You Grow 00:00:00
- 33. 1.83 – Deciding What to Prioritize 00:00:00
- 34. 1.84 – Recognizing When You’re Being Influenced 00:00:00
- 35. 1.85 – Choosing What’s Best, Not What’s Fast 00:00:00
- 36. 1.86 – The Difference Between Smart and Safe 00:00:00
- 37. 1.87 – What Is a Responsible Choice? 00:00:00
- 38. 1.88 – How to Know You’re Ready to Decide 00:00:00
- 39. 1.89 – Practicing Decisions Without Pressure 00:00:00
- 40. 1.90 – How to Make a Choice You Can Defend 00:00:00
- 41. 1.91 – Recognizing When You’re Avoiding a Decision 00:00:00
- 42. 1.92 – Choosing What Builds Trust 00:00:00
- 43. 1.93 – Saying No Without Guilt 00:00:00
- 44. 1.94 – Choosing When You’re Afraid of the Outcome 00:00:00
- 45. 1.95 – How to Evaluate a Past Decision 00:00:00
- 46. 1.96 – Asking Better Questions Before You Decide 00:00:00
- 47. 1.97 – What If There’s No Perfect Option? 00:00:00
- 48. 1.98 – Choosing in the Face of Uncertainty 00:00:00
- 49. 1.99 – Trusting Yourself After a Bad Choice 00:00:00
- 50. 1.100 – Becoming a Confident Decision-Maker 00:00:00
- 1. 1.101 – Why Anger Makes You Decide Dumb Things 00:00:00
- 2. 1.102 – What Happens in Your Brain When You’re Emotional 00:00:00
- 3. 1.103 – How to Notice Emotional Triggers Before Acting 00:00:00
- 4. 1.104 – Don’t Let Sadness Make the Decision for You 00:00:00
- 5. 1.105 – How to Decide When You’re Excited but Unsure 00:00:00
- 6. 1.106 – How to Cool Down Before Choosing 00:00:00
- 7. 1.107 – Emotional Choices vs. Logical Choices 00:00:00
- 8. 1.108 – The Problem with Revenge-Based Decisions 00:00:00
- 9. 1.109 – When You’re in Love but Your Brain Is Offline 00:00:00
- 10. 1.110 – Cry First, Decide Later 00:00:00
- 11. 1.111 – Breathe First — Seriously, It Helps 00:00:00
- 12. 1.112 – Learn to Say “Let Me Think About It” 00:00:00
- 13. 1.113 – When You Want to Scream, Walk Away 00:00:00
- 14. 1.114 – How to Decide After a Fight 00:00:00
- 15. 1.115 – Why Regret Hurts More Than Waiting 00:00:00
- 16. 1.116 – How Music, Sleep, and Food Affect Your Decisions 00:00:00
- 17. 1.117 – Using Movement to Calm Your Brain 00:00:00
- 18. 1.118 – The Role of Hormones in Teen Decisions 00:00:00
- 19. 1.119 – Emotional Blackmail: What It Is and How to Spot It 00:00:00
- 20. 1.120 – Choosing After a Panic Attack 00:00:00
- 21. 1.121 – Choosing When You Feel Betrayed 00:00:00
- 22. 1.122 – Jealousy and the Decisions It Drives 00:00:00
- 23. 1.123 – How to Avoid Guilt-Trap Choices 00:00:00
- 24. 1.124 – When Shame Tells You to Make It Worse 00:00:00
- 25. 1.125 – What Happens When You Don’t Pause 00:00:00
- 26. 1.126 – How to Build an Emotional First-Aid Kit 00:00:00
- 27. 1.127 – When You’re Crying and Can’t Think Straight 00:00:00
- 28. 1.128 – Choosing Not to Respond Right Away 00:00:00
- 29. 1.129 – Emotional Numbness and Decision Paralysis 00:00:00
- 30. 1.130 – When You Feel Too Much at Once 00:00:00
- 31. 1.131 – The Pressure to Choose While Upset 00:00:00
- 32. 1.132 – Recognizing When You Need to Wait 00:00:00
- 33. 1.133 – How to Communicate What You’re Feeling 00:00:00
- 34. 1.134 – Creating Space Between Feelings and Action 00:00:00
- 35. 1.135 – How to Self-Soothe Without Shutting Down 00:00:00
- 36. 1.136 – How Anxiety Affects Your Thinking 00:00:00
- 37. 1.137 – Choosing Not to Spiral 00:00:00
- 38. 1.138 – When Anger Turns Into Destruction 00:00:00
- 39. 1.139 – Emotional Flooding: What to Do 00:00:00
- 40. 1.140 – You Don’t Have to React Right Away 00:00:00
- 41. 1.141 – Breathing Exercises That Help Decision-Making 00:00:00
- 42. 1.142 – Using Grounding to Stay Clear-Headed 00:00:00
- 43. 1.143 – Talking Yourself Through a Hot Moment 00:00:00
- 44. 1.144 – Finding Calm People to Talk To 00:00:00
- 45. 1.145 – Journaling to Sort Out Feelings 00:00:00
- 46. 1.146 – Taking a Break Without Giving Up 00:00:00
- 47. 1.147 – When You’re Scared to Make the Wrong Call 00:00:00
- 48. 1.148 – Choosing Grace Over Reaction 00:00:00
- 49. 1.149 – Owning the Choice Without Blaming the Feeling 00:00:00
- 50. 1.150 – How to Build Emotional Strength for Hard Decisions 00:00:00
- 1. 1.151 – What Is Peer Pressure? 00:00:00
- 2. 1.152 – The Silent Pressure: When No One Says Anything 00:00:00
- 3. 1.153 – When Friends Want You to Do Something Dumb 00:00:00
- 4. 1.154 – How to Say No Without Losing Friends 00:00:00
- 5. 1.155 – When Everyone Else Is Doing It — Should You? 00:00:00
- 6. 1.156 – How to Choose Between the Group and Yourself 00:00:00
- 7. 1.157 – Why Some Friends Only Like the Bad Decisions 00:00:00
- 8. 1.158 – How to Be a Leader, Not a Follower 00:00:00
- 9. 1.159 – Role-Play: What to Say in Tough Friend Situations 00:00:00
- 10. 1.160 – Why It’s Okay to Walk Away 00:00:00
- 11. 1.161 – How to Spot Manipulation in a Group 00:00:00
- 12. 1.162 – The Danger of Daring Each Other 00:00:00
- 13. 1.163 – Making Decisions When You’re Being Watched 00:00:00
- 14. 1.164 – How to Speak Up When You Know It’s Wrong 00:00:00
- 15. 1.165 – Choosing People Who Respect Your Choices 00:00:00
- 16. 1.166 – What If Your Friends Laugh at Your Boundaries? 00:00:00
- 17. 1.167 – When the Group Turns on You 00:00:00
- 18. 1.168 – How to Handle Social Rejection 00:00:00
- 19. 1.169 – Knowing When You’re Being Used 00:00:00
- 20. 1.170 – Peer Pressure From Family or Siblings 00:00:00
- 21. 1.171 – When Someone Pretends to Be a Friend 00:00:00
- 22. 1.172 – Loyalty vs. Self-Respect 00:00:00
- 23. 1.173 – When Friends Push You to Break Rules 00:00:00
- 24. 1.174 – Saying No Without Being Rude 00:00:00
- 25. 1.175 – What Happens When You Go Along to Fit In 00:00:00
- 26. 1.176 – Choosing Yourself Over the Crowd 00:00:00
- 27. 1.177 – The Fear of Being Left Out 00:00:00
- 28. 1.178 – What a Real Friend Sounds Like 00:00:00
- 29. 1.179 – When You’re Dared to Do Something Dangerous 00:00:00
- 30. 1.180 – Choosing a Friend Who Makes You Brave 00:00:00
- 31. 1.181 – Friends Who Respect When You Say No 00:00:00
- 32. 1.182 – The Power of “I Don’t Want To” 00:00:00
- 33. 1.183 – When You Feel Stuck in a Friend Group 00:00:00
- 34. 1.184 – What Happens When You Try to Impress 00:00:00
- 35. 1.185 – Leaving a Group That Crosses Your Values 00:00:00
- 36. 1.186 – How to Explain Your Decisions Without Fear 00:00:00
- 37. 1.187 – Finding People Who Like the Real You 00:00:00
- 38. 1.188 – What to Do After You Gave In 00:00:00
- 39. 1.189 – When Someone Calls You “Lame” for Saying No 00:00:00
- 40. 1.190 – Choosing Truth When Gossip Spreads 00:00:00
- 41. 1.191 – Don’t Let Groupthink Cost You Your Future 00:00:00
- 42. 1.192 – How to Support Someone Being Pressured 00:00:00
- 43. 1.193 – You Don’t Have to Be the Hero — Just Be Brave 00:00:00
- 44. 1.194 – Keeping Integrity in the Face of Pressure 00:00:00
- 45. 1.195 – How to Set Boundaries Around Risk 00:00:00
- 46. 1.196 – Staying Calm When They Push Hard 00:00:00
- 47. 1.197 – Practicing “No” With Confidence 00:00:00
- 48. 1.198 – When Your “No” Gets Ignored 00:00:00
- 49. 1.199 – When You Realize You Were the Bad Influence 00:00:00
- 50. 1.200 – Choosing Respect Over Popularity 00:00:00
- 1. 1.201 – Everybody Messes Up — Here’s the Truth 00:00:00
- 2. 1.202 – The Worst Thing You Can Do After a Bad Decision 00:00:00
- 3. 1.203 – What to Do Right After a Mistake 00:00:00
- 4. 1.204 – When to Apologize and What to Say 00:00:00
- 5. 1.205 – How to Earn Trust Back 00:00:00
- 6. 1.206 – The Difference Between a Slip and a Pattern 00:00:00
- 7. 1.207 – Why Hiding It Makes It Worse 00:00:00
- 8. 1.208 – How to Accept Consequences Without Shame 00:00:00
- 9. 1.209 – Fixing What You Can (Even If It’s Small) 00:00:00
- 10. 1.210 – Telling the Truth When It’s Hard 00:00:00
- 11. 1.211 – What to Say to Yourself After a Bad Choice 00:00:00
- 12. 1.212 – Turning a Bad Decision into a Learning Moment 00:00:00
- 13. 1.213 – Writing a Recovery Plan 00:00:00
- 14. 1.214 – What Forgiveness Really Looks Like 00:00:00
- 15. 1.215 – How to Stop Repeating the Same Mistakes 00:00:00
- 16. 1.216 – Why Running From Consequences Doesn’t Work 00:00:00
- 17. 1.217 – What to Do When Someone Won’t Forgive You 00:00:00
- 18. 1.218 – When You Hurt Someone Without Meaning To 00:00:00
- 19. 1.219 – The Shame Spiral — And How to Break It 00:00:00
- 20. 1.220 – You Are Not Your Worst Moment 00:00:00
- 21. 1.221 – Apologizing Without Excuses 00:00:00
- 22. 1.222 – When You Want to Blame Someone Else 00:00:00
- 23. 1.223 – Why Honesty Helps You Heal Faster 00:00:00
- 24. 1.224 – Choosing Growth Over Guilt 00:00:00
- 25. 1.225 – When You’re the One Who Got Caught 00:00:00
- 26. 1.226 – Owning Up Without Breaking Down 00:00:00
- 27. 1.227 – What to Say to Adults After You Mess Up 00:00:00
- 28. 1.228 – Handling the Aftermath of a Group Mistake 00:00:00
- 29. 1.229 – Letting Go of “I Should Have Known Better” 00:00:00
- 30. 1.230 – How to Talk to Yourself Kindly After Failing 00:00:00
- 31. 1.231 – Repairing Relationships Slowly 00:00:00
- 32. 1.232 – Starting Over With Better Choices 00:00:00
- 33. 1.233 – When You Disappoint Someone Who Believed in You 00:00:00
- 34. 1.234 – Facing the Consequences With Courage 00:00:00
- 35. 1.235 – How to Rebuild Your Reputation 00:00:00
- 36. 1.236 – What to Do If You’re Labeled “Bad” 00:00:00
- 37. 1.237 – Deciding to Be Different Starting Today 00:00:00
- 38. 1.238 – What If You Hurt Someone Who Doesn’t Know? 00:00:00
- 39. 1.239 – Making Amends Without Reopening Wounds 00:00:00
- 40. 1.240 – How to Apologize to Yourself 00:00:00
- 41. 1.241 – Choosing Not to Pretend It Didn’t Happen 00:00:00
- 42. 1.242 – When You Feel Like You Ruined Everything 00:00:00
- 43. 1.243 – Finding Someone to Talk to Honestly 00:00:00
- 44. 1.244 – Creating a “Make It Right” Plan 00:00:00
- 45. 1.245 – When You’ve Broken a Rule With Real Impact 00:00:00
- 46. 1.246 – How to Ask for Another Chance 00:00:00
- 47. 1.247 – You’re Still Worthy Even After a Mistake 00:00:00
- 48. 1.248 – Choosing Accountability Over Denial 00:00:00
- 49. 1.249 – Moving On With Wisdom 00:00:00
- 50. 1.250 – How to Keep Your Head Up While You Heal 00:00:00
- 1. 1.251 – What Is Long-Term Thinking? 00:00:00
- 2. 1.252 – Why Your Future Self Is Counting on You 00:00:00
- 3. 1.253 – How to Make Choices That Build the Life You Want 00:00:00
- 4. 1.254 – Choosing Peace Over Drama 00:00:00
- 5. 1.255 – What Kind of Adult Do You Want to Be? 00:00:00
- 6. 1.256 – How to Choose Habits That Help You Later 00:00:00
- 7. 1.257 – When to Walk Away From Temporary Fun 00:00:00
- 8. 1.258 – How to Avoid People Who Mess Up Your Path 00:00:00
- 9. 1.259 – Choosing Goals Over Distractions 00:00:00
- 10. 1.260 – When Being Boring Is Actually Smart 00:00:00
- 11. 1.261 – How to Build a Reputation You’re Proud Of 00:00:00
- 12. 1.262 – Planning for a Big Dream 00:00:00
- 13. 1.263 – Choosing College, Career, or Your Own Path 00:00:00
- 14. 1.264 – Saving Money vs. Wasting It on Trends 00:00:00
- 15. 1.265 – Making a “Future Map” to Guide Your Life 00:00:00
- 16. 1.266 – Building Routines That Protect You 00:00:00
- 17. 1.267 – Thinking Beyond the Next 5 Minutes 00:00:00
- 18. 1.268 – Why Sacrifice Isn’t Always a Bad Thing 00:00:00
- 19. 1.269 – Choosing Health Over the High 00:00:00
- 20. 1.270 – How to Delay Gratification Like a Boss 00:00:00
- 21. 1.271 – When to Invest in Friendships (and When to Let Go) 00:00:00
- 22. 1.272 – Setting Boundaries to Protect Your Future 00:00:00
- 23. 1.273 – How to Plan for Life After High School 00:00:00
- 24. 1.274 – Saying No to Protect Long-Term Goals 00:00:00
- 25. 1.275 – Choosing to Learn From Older Mentors 00:00:00
- 26. 1.276 – Long-Term Thinking in Relationships 00:00:00
- 27. 1.277 – Choosing to Build Skills That Pay Off Later 00:00:00
- 28. 1.278 – How to Create a 1-Year Plan 00:00:00
- 29. 1.279 – Building a Life You Don’t Want to Escape From 00:00:00
- 30. 1.280 – Choosing Character Over Clout 00:00:00
- 31. 1.281 – What It Means to “Play the Long Game” 00:00:00
- 32. 1.282 – Don’t Trade Your Future for a Joke 00:00:00
- 33. 1.283 – Understanding Consequences You Can’t Undo 00:00:00
- 34. 1.284 – Being the First in Your Family to Succeed 00:00:00
- 35. 1.285 – Choosing School Even When It’s Hard 00:00:00
- 36. 1.286 – Staying Out of Trouble on Purpose 00:00:00
- 37. 1.287 – When You Want to Quit – Choose to Rest 00:00:00
- 38. 1.288 – Growing Up Without Growing Bitter 00:00:00
- 39. 1.289 – When Your Dream Feels Too Far Away 00:00:00
- 40. 1.290 – The Power of Staying Consistent 00:00:00
- 41. 1.291 – Why It’s Okay to Start Small 00:00:00
- 42. 1.292 – Choosing to Learn From Every Loss 00:00:00
- 43. 1.293 – How to Keep Going When It’s Not Fun 00:00:00
- 44. 1.294 – Choosing Who You Listen To Matters 00:00:00
- 45. 1.295 – What to Do When You Lose Focus 00:00:00
- 46. 1.296 – What Your Future Needs From You Right Now 00:00:00
- 47. 1.297 – Creating a Safe Life, Not Just an Exciting One 00:00:00
- 48. 1.298 – Staying Humble on the Way Up 00:00:00
- 49. 1.299 – Dreaming Big Without Losing Yourself 00:00:00
- 50. 1.300 – Becoming the Person You’re Meant to Be 00:00:00
Course overview
Lesson Overview
1.106 – How to Cool Down Before Choosing: Cooling down isn’t just about feeling calm; it’s about thinking clearly again. When emotions spike, your body reacts first and your logic follows later. Taking a few minutes to breathe deeply or step outside resets that balance. Some people count backward, others stretch or splash water on their face — the goal is to shift from reacting to thinking. The brain works better when your heart rate slows. Cooling down gives you space to see options instead of just impulses. It’s not about avoiding emotion but using it wisely. The more often you cool off before making choices, the stronger your self-control becomes. Over time, calmness starts to come faster and more naturally.
About this course
An essential life series that teaches teens how to think critically, weigh outcomes, and make good decisions that protect their future.
This course includes:
- A complete video and audio lesson series tailored to teen experiences
- Guided exercises and real-world decision-making scenarios
- Decision-making frameworks teens can use daily
- Interactive self-reflection tools and “what would you do?” challenges
- Communication scripts to handle peer pressure and toxic influence