Sometimes, just starting the thing we need to do is the hardest part of doing it. Actually doing it usually isn't even that bad! Today, I teach tweens and teens how to use the "3, 2, 1, GO!" strategy to get yourself to start the thing you've been procrastinating for way too long. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial. -- Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero -- Joey Mascio is a teen confidence coach and motivational speaker. He helps teens eliminate self-doubt, manage ..read more

The biggest fear of any tween or teen is people thinking they are weird. They'd almost rather die. "Weird" people don't make friends, right? But people thinking they are weird isn't as bad as their brain makes it out to be. In fact, if people think you're weird when you are just being yourself, you are MORE likely to find your friends, NOT less likely. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial. -- Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero -- Joey Mascio is a teen confidence c ..read more

Emotions can seem scary, especially for teens. Most of us treat our emotions like a monster from a horror movie. We are afraid of them because we don't know what they look like, where they came from, or what to do with them. And we certainly don't want to face them. Today's secret for an awesome life is: Don't run from or fight unpleasant emotions. Choose to allow them to be with you. In this episode, I teach teens how to process unpleasant emotions so they can keep moving toward their life's goals. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to ww ..read more

Perfectionism is tricky. It doesn't push you towards greatness but holds you back. Today, I talk to teen perfectionists about the signs of perfectionism, how it's often tied into our self-worth, and practical tips on how to overcome the perfectionism trap. Plus, I share my struggle with it and how I overcame it. -- April's theme in Sidekick to hero is "I OBJECT! Disagreements & Emotions" where I'll be teaching teens how to disagree better, manage emotions, speak up, and accept reality. Start a two-week free trial today at sidekicktohero.com -- Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/side ..read more

Teens, join me in this week's episode as we dive into becoming more independent. Yay! From the thrill of newfound freedom to the times when we could use a little parental guidance, I've got your back every step of the way. I uncover practical tips for finding that sweet spot between spreading our wings and knowing when to lean on our awesome parents. Whether you're in middle school or high school, this episode is packed with relatable stories and helpful advice to help you navigate this epic journey called life. So grab your headphones and tune in now—it's time to get some independence (with p ..read more

What effect is the digital age having on teen friendships? Most teens are used to communicating via emojis and shorthand text language! Sure, it's a lot easier than talking in person, but not the most effective way to communicate. Today I talk with teens about how this increase in online communication may be affecting their real life relationships and how to stop it. -- Register for the Raising a Healthy and Happy Teen Summit today! It's free! -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial. -- F ..read more

Negative thoughts can really stop a teen from reaching their full potential. These thoughts can be changed into positive ones, though! If you know how. Throwing out a positive thought to a teen who really believes their negative one will just come off as cliche and cheesy. But, if you know how to do it right, you can totally turn that frown upside-down. Today's secret for an awesome life is the Ladder of Positivity! -- All March I'll be going over positive thinking in my gamified mindset training program for teens, Sidekick to Hero! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial ..read more

Tweens and teens often find their siblings annoying! It causes fights and ruins the harmony in the home. But, teens can do something to lessen the power that their siblings have over them. You don't need your siblings to change! But, most of the time they do change when you realize why they might be being annoying in the first place and change your response. Plus, I start the episode with an awesome anime-style showdown between Broku and Siblingsoka! -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.joeymascio.com/sidekicktohero to sign up. -- Fol ..read more

A teen's fear of being seen as "cocky" often stops them from truly being confident. Why can't we admit our talents and achievements?? There is totally a way to be confident without being cocky. You just also have to be able to admit your flaws, as well. In this episode, I talk to teens about how not to cross that line into arrogance and how being able to claim your wins will lead to more of them. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to sign up. -- Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero Joey Mascio ..read more

Welcome to Season 5! I start this season by talking to tweens and teens about how we label ourselves. Some labels limit us and some help us grow. But all labels are self-given. If teens can work on removing the limiting labels and believing more in the helpful labels, they'll create a healthier and happier mindset. -- My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to sign up. -- Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero ..read more