Uncommon Education Company

Uncommon Education Company Mindfulness-based, science-backed life and leadership coaching for teens and young adults.

Master emotional intelligence; build confidence; develop skills to achieve lifelong success.

C H A P T E R T W O : ⁣M I N D F U L N E S S ⁣⁣Have you ever noticed how your mind seems to be everywhere except where ...
09/16/2025

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Have you ever noticed how your mind seems to be everywhere except where you are right now? Maybe you’re sitting in class, but instead of paying attention, you’re thinking about that awkward conversation you had earlier or stressing about something you said online. Before you know it, you’re feeling anxious or upset, and you’re not able to focus on your work, making you even more nervous. What if you had the power to hit “pause”, take some deep breaths, and find your way back to focusing on the work in front of you? Becoming more aware of the distracting feelings and/or thoughts with an attitude of kindness, curiosity, and self-compassion allows you to return your focus to the present moment with a greater sense of calm and clarity. That’s what mindfulness is all about. ⁣
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Mindfulness may be cooler than you think. Check out this list of celebrities, athletes, and highly successful entrepreneurs and CEOs who practice mindfulness for stress management, performance, to maintain composure under pressure, to overcome anxiety, and enhance creativity: Actor/Comedian Jim Carrey; Musicians Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Adele and Lady GaGa; The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton; Entrepreneurs/CEOs Oprah Winfrey, Arianna Huffington and Richard Branson; Actress Emma Watson; Athletes Simone Biles, LeBron James, Russell Wilson, Steph Curry, and Serena Williams among many others. ⁣
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In this chapter, we’ll explore how mindfulness isn’t just about sitting quietly and meditating - it’s a way of living that helps you connect with yourself and the world around you in a calmer and accepting way. By practicing mindfulness, you’ll get better at understanding and managing your emotions, develop greater self-awareness, improve your focus, and ultimately, lead a happier and more successful life.⁣
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Cheers to Becoming Uncommon! Let's GOOOOO!⁣
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Holly & J.P. ⁣
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Don't hesitate to get in touch with us for more information on our Becoming Uncommon book, curriculum, and 1:1 Life Coaching, Lessons in Mindfulness, Neuroscience & Positive Psychology for Teens & Young Adults (and p.s. this is very much for adults as well!)

With just a handful of advanced copies of Becoming Uncommon: Guiding teens and young adults into lifelong success throug...
09/15/2025

With just a handful of advanced copies of Becoming Uncommon: Guiding teens and young adults into lifelong success through mindfulness, neuroscience, and positive psychology - in the hands of teachers and leaders in education, we have already been asked to collaborate with several independent and boarding schools to incorporate our work into their curriculum. Our goal is to bring this work to as many schools and reach as many teens, young adults, parents, and teachers as possible, given the clear impact it has already had on individual lives, families, and schools. If this week is any indication of how this is going to flow, we are even more excited than before!

Initial responses:

"Dear Holly and JP,

"We are truly honored that you shared an advanced copy of Becoming Uncommon with us. Thank you for the trust and opportunity to read and reflect on your work. We are grateful to be included in this part of your journey and look forward to offering feedback on readability, flow, and content. We are excited to continue these conversations and anticipate healthy discussions moving forward as we consider how your work might resonate with and inspire our community."

"I just finished the book and I must say, “Bravo.” You and JP have created a little treasure for those seeking a better life. It’s written simply and profoundly and I see the deeper meaning in every chapter. I admire your ability to write in a way that will make it accessible to anyone and everyone. I really loved the ending. You wrapped it all up so beautifully. The book followed a path and each chapter flowed beautifully into the other. Your use of bullet points, suggested practices, summaries, examples, quotes, etc. made it digestible and easy to read. I see and feel this book out in the world. Made me a little teary-eyed reading the last three chapters. Don’t ever doubt yourself. Not for one minute. I know the work that goes into writing a book and I love that your life’s work has come together into something tangible"

"This is the antedote to the Anxious Generation."

J.P. and I are truly grateful, humbled, and so blessed with a life of meaning, purpose, love and laughter!

Let's goooo!

02/11/2025

Is your teen, or are you as a teen struggling with ⬇️ this? We were told just the other day that we are the answer to the Anxious Generation— very humbled and certainly intend to make a difference!⁣⁣Gen Z struggles with mental and emotional well-being more than any previous generation.⁣⁣The #1 cause, especially for girls, is social media.⁣As a parent, you may not even be aware of the extent of the damage being done. Let me be clear: social media is not just a correlation; it is the cause of most depression and anxiety in teenage girls. (The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt)⁣⁣Social media often leads to feelings of inadequacy and social isolation, taking a huge toll on self-esteem, self-worth, mental and emotional well-being, and overall life satisfaction.⁣⁣Our mindfulness-based, science-backed life coaching program for teen and young adults, has repeatedly proven to create powerful shifts. It teaches life-changing mindsets, habits, practices, and ways of being that greatly decrease negative states, leading to more peace of mind and flourishing in life. ⁣⁣This work is part of our Becoming Uncommon Life & Leadership Coaching program for teens and young adults through The Uncommon Education Company. We believe this is some of the most important work we will be doing with teens and young adults, especially females.⁣⁣We teach our clients and students specific ways to engage in social media in healthier ways and how to move forward powerfully in their lives.⁣⁣Don’t wait until your teen is in crisis. Let’s have a conversation now so they can achieve whole-life success sooner rather than later.⁣⁣The best way to start a conversation is through direct message.⁣⁣

02/08/2025

Getting our writing on this weekend because we want to and because we HAVE to! Teens are in an absolute mental health crisis. Our book, Becoming Uncommon is the game-changer they need to thrive, not just survive! ⁣⁣We are in significant momentum, on schedule to release our book this spring, ⁣⁣Becoming Uncommon: Master Emotional Intelligence, Build Confidence and Achieve Lifelong Success⁣A Game-Changing Guide for Teens & Young Adults to Design a Truly Extraordinary Life. ⁣⁣We are inspired everyday, envisioning the positive ripple effect of teens and young adults having this knowledge at such an early stage in life. This generation is in an absolute mental health crisis and we want to do all we can to help teens cultivate positive states of being so they can not just survive the teen years, but grow, expand and thrive in them, setting themselves up for whole life success. ⁣⁣Our mission is clear and we are just getting started! Please reach out if you would like to have a conversation about our teen coaching program, which has proven its effectiveness in positive and lasting change over and over again! ⁣⁣Wishing you all the best, Holly & J.P. ⁣

02/06/2025

Your Child’s Key to Thriving in an Anxious Generation
Just this morning on a pre-podcast interview, we were told, “You are the answer to the Anxious Generation.” What an honor—and a call to action.
With our book and school-based curriculum, Becoming Uncommon, launching this spring and a growing roster of teen, young adult, and parent coaching clients, we are moving fast to create real change.
Why Hire a Life Coach for Your Child?
Today’s teens face an unprecedented mental health crisis. Our program equips them with the essential tools to thrive—mindfulness, emotional intelligence, confidence, resilience, and grit—while fostering gratitude, compassion, and a greater sense of purpose.
Backed by over 30 years of combined experience, we’ve distilled the best of neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and motivation into a transformative program designed to help young people not just survive in life, but to flourish.
Don’t wait to give your child the advantage they deserve. Let’s have a conversation that could change everything.
All the best,
Holly & J.P.

Transform Your Teen’s Life: A Coaching Approach That Works“Life Coaching is so different from therapy. My son made more ...
01/07/2025

Transform Your Teen’s Life: A Coaching Approach That Works

“Life Coaching is so different from therapy. My son made more progress in three months working with Holly & J.P. than in all the years of therapy combined. He actually looked forward to his sessions, and a year later, still implements the work into his daily life. He has a 4.0 in school, has kept a steady job, and just starred in the school musical.” - Parent of 12th grader in Nashville, TN

Watching your teen or young adult struggle with motivation, anxiety, perfectionism, apathy, or fear of failure is heartbreaking. Therapy isn’t the only solution—sometimes, a new approach is the key to unlocking their potential.

Becoming Uncommon Life & Leadership Coaching focuses on:
Strengthening emotional intelligence
Building lasting confidence
Developing essential skills for lifelong success

For a limited time, we’re making this transformative coaching more accessible:

January-February 2025 Special Offer:
3 months of coaching for just $750 (normally $1500)
Add parallel coaching for a parent for $750 (normally $2000)

That’s two coaching programs for the price of one—because when you and your child grow together, the results are even more impactful.

Start 2025 with clarity, confidence, and connection. DM us today to learn more or secure your spot!

Becoming Uncommon book publication launch spring 2025!

11/11/2024

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed as a teen or parent of a teen? Becoming Uncommon Coaching offers science backed, mindfulness-based tools to help teens manage stress and build resilience. Becoming Uncommon means standing out in positive ways, while having the clarity, confidence and the imperative life skills to flourish in today's volatile, chaotic, device-driven world. Thrive with the skills you need to face any challenge!!!
Send us a DM. We would love to connect and support you in turning your challenges into opportunities.

All the best,

Holly & J.P.

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