Have you been wrongfully treated or deeply hurt? Look at the resentment that wants to eat away at your happiness and listen to DJ's advice.

Can you think of one person, old, young, or in-between, who appears to be fairly consistently happy and upbeat? Ask to meet with them and explore their habits, routines, structure, mindset, boundaries, and values.

Who do you know who seems to live wisely, with few regrettable decisions? Even if you aren't sure that you want to hear what they might say, ask them for advice on a difficult decision that you are facing.

There is help and encouragement all around you. Learn to draw strength from parents, family, teachers, co-workers, and friends. But in the end, you need not be afraid or ashamed to rely heavily upon yourself. Here's a great promise: start by becoming the reliable person others will trust.

Emotions may tell you, "This is the worst and the most unfair, horrible thing imaginable!" That moment is NOT the time to do or say anything reckless. Allow yourself space to calm down and chill out before deciding on the best response.

Learn to visualize the difference between draining and sustaining goals. All goals take work. Make sure the goals that you're pursuing are life-giving.

Learn something about who you want to become by observing the attitudes and actions of those you don't want to become.

Tomorrow is a new day. It isn't a perfect day, but a brand-new day. What it holds for you depends greatly on how you handle the tough things thrown your way. Live wisely. Sometimes, it's harder, less convenient, or even unpopular, but it's a choice you will never regret.

When you are disappointed, saddened, or even angered when someone breaks a promise, good can come of it. How? You can determine to be a promise-keeper who always keeps their word even when your emotions are screaming, "This is hard. It's way too much work to keep this promise."

Some people prefer the quiet life and don't desire to stand out. However, if you "blend in" too much, people won't know the real you. People who hide from attention tend to be unhappy because people assume they are boring. It may take courage, but you can still be quiet while being authentic. Even if you aren't naturally loud and energetic, your authenticity will not only be noticed but respected, as well.

Sometimes, NOT trusting yourself and reminding yourself to steer clear of things you know you will regret is good. But don't let that stop you from becoming the kind of person others trust. As you do so, you will experience something extraordinary: being able to trust yourself more!

How well do you say the word "no!"? OR, more importantly, have you ever made a conscious decision to be more contemplative before you respond with a yes or a no? Perhaps you say "yes" more than you should, hoping that someone will like you better. But beware. If they are using you to get what they want, then be sure the only one they "like" is themselves!

No matter how much we wish it weren't so, conflict is a part of life. Yes, there may be times you have no choice but to back away from it for the time being. So:

1. Accept conflict as a natural part of life.
2. Always running from conflict will almost always make matters worse
3. Determining to get better at handling conflict is an excellent decision
4. You don't have to enjoy learning to be more humble to reap its many benefits!

Stop signs are there for a reason. What stop signs seem to keep popping up in your mind? Search out the reason. Talk to a trusted friend or counselor. It may be a warning sign to stop something, be careful going forward, or change direction.

Remember, we ALL have feelings, and, for most of us, those feelings can sometimes take us low. Accept that as a fact, but make certain you keep battling against doing something harmful while your emotions are unusually chaotic. Choosing to fight is a determination you must make in advance.

Success can be a discouraging word because it makes you think that, compared to others, what the media says, or what parents expect you to accomplish, you are a failure. This kind of reasoning calls for a time-out! Goals are good. Working hard is important. Being competitive can be positive. But don't let the ups and downs of life ruin your life.

Unless it truly pushes you to become a better person, peer pressure will only cause you harm in the end. Wanting people to like you is normal and healthy, but practice being wise about filtering the pressure and influence that you're feeling from others.

Some sporting events have a halftime break during which the players discuss strategy for a stronger second half of the game. Consider four areas of your life: 1) Your thought life, 2) Your feelings, 3) Your health and body, and 4) Your tension level. Now, picture yourself going into the locker room for halftime adjustments. Contemplate. Consider a minor tweak for the positive in all four areas. Go back out into life with a determination to play a great second half.

Hold both hands as high as you can stretch. Breathe in, then breathe out. Try to breathe as slowly as you can while counting. You are here, and you do not have to have all the answers to all your problems today. Calm your breathing and remind yourself that you are right here, right now, and knowing that is enough for right now.