06/19/2026
Your mind is designed to help you achieve what you focus on. ๐ขSo take time and set clear goals, reviewing them often, and keeping them fresh in your thoughts.
๐Just like a computer follows its programming, your mind responds to the directions you give it. Stay focused, avoid unnecessary distractions, and watch yourself move closer to your goals.๐ฆ๐ฆ
After setting a goal, don't let self-doubt take control. Second-guessing yourself can interrupt your progress and drain your confidence. This is jamming the circuits.๐ Trust the plan you've created, stay focused on the process, and give yourself positive support along the way. Keep your goal in sight and allow your efforts time to work. Great things happen when you stay committed and keep moving forward. Your target can be achieved!โค๏ธ๐
Help your teen with their goals. ๐Support them and let them feel confident in their choices. They will learn more that way and do better each time.
We provide personal development help as Certified "Teen" Life Coaches. Our help has had incredible success! Teens deserve to understand from others as well as their care givers. It gives them more confidence so call us click the link below and see what we need. ๐ฏ
Fill out the Parent Planning form attached. We feel our teens & tweens today, deserve to be successful and we help!
Parent Questionnaire - https://lifeskillsforconfidence.com/parents
06/16/2026
Quiet confidence can grow, even on the days your teen feels unsure. At Life Skills for Confidence, we help teens across the East Valley build self-awareness and stronger communication, one small step at a time. If youโre in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Florence, or Apache Junction, our Youth Program is designed to feel supportive, practical, and real-life ready.
In our Teen Program and After School Program, teens learn coping skills they can use at school, at home, and with friends. ๐ง โ We also offer Youth Counseling Services for students who need extra support with stress, confidence, or social pressure. Our Mentoring Program for Teens adds steady guidance and accountability, so growth doesnโt feel overwhelming. ๐ฏ
What we practice together:
โข Calm ways to handle conflict ๐ฃ๏ธ
โข Better choices under stress
โข Goal-setting that actually sticks ๐
If you want a place where your teen can build confidence and life readiness, reach out and letโs talk about the right next step.
06/16/2026
๐Effective communication isn't about controlling others, it's about connecting with them. ๐Speaking with kindness, patience, and respect reflects adult-like behavior. ๐ฅPoint this out to your teens & tweens. Show them how you are communicating like an adult which will bring better results.๐
By being less critical, more rational, and willing to listen, you create healthier conversations and stronger relationships with those around you.โค๏ธ
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฏ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐น๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ป๐!๐
Webpage: https://lifeskillsforconfidence.com
06/14/2026
๐ช๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐๐ต ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ & ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐๐ณ๐๐น & ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ.
Addie Rausch, Teen Coach Practitioner, & Course Producer
Claudia Mead McBride, Author & Founder of Life Skills for Confidence
and Teen Coach Practitioner
Webpage: https://lifeskillsforconfidence.com
Connect with Addie Rausch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/addie.boggessrausch/
Discovery Call #( 602)737-2599
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//featured
Parent Questionnaire - https://lifeskillsforconfidence.com/parents
06/13/2026
Connection is a powerful confidence builder for teens. ๐ฅ When young people feel welcomed at the table, they practice real communication, learn to listen, and get better at handling different opinions with respect. At Life Skills for Confidence, our Youth Program in the Phoenix area supports emotional growth through everyday moments like group conversations, shared goals, and guided reflection.
If youโre in Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Florence, or Apache Junction, our After School Program and Teen Program create a steady space where teens can build coping skills and stronger social skills. ๐ค We also offer Youth Counseling Services and a Mentoring Program for Teens to help with stress, self-awareness, and confidence in school and at home.
Some skills we focus on:
โข Speaking up without shutting down ๐ฃ๏ธ
โข Setting boundaries and handling peer pressure โ
โข Planning next steps for life readiness ๐ฏ
Want to learn if our programs are a good fit for your teen? Reach out to connect and take the next step together.
06/13/2026
Your natural child is the playful, creative, and spontaneous part of you that brings joy to everyday life.๐ When you see that part of yourself, allow that side to shine.
๐ฅYour teen or tween is going to learn how to develop their pleasant personality from watching you. Point it out to them when you notice others smiling, laughing, and enjoying your or their company.๐ฆ
People are often drawn to genuine enthusiasm and fun, so give yourself permission to be curious, creative, and lighthearted....your natural child is one of the greatest strengths. ๐
In our coaching sessions we point out your teens sense of humor & give them "permission" to use a silly voice or expression. We encourage them to engage with their family members and do lighthearted silly things to make them smile or laugh. ๐We give them "permission" to be who they are, making light of the day or situation, if they see an opportunity to have fun without hurting anyone.
Watch us on our YouTube videos and plan to have some fun!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//featured
Mexican Hat, Utah was named after this silly rock formation. Ha!
06/12/2026
Have you ever been judged unfairly? ๐คMost of us have .... and it doesn't feel good. ๐
Before jumping to conclusions about someone, consider what you might not know.
I myself have found others that I did not know, amazingly interesting after I learned more about them. โค๏ธ
A little curiosity and understanding can go a long way toward building respect, kindness, and meaningful connections. So, take time to learn before you judge and teach your teens & tweens to do the same. ๐ฏ๐ฅIt'll make a better world and make you feel better also!
Learn more about our personal development & life skills lessons! ๐Check out our webpage which gives you options to give the lessons to your teens yourself, have us as their "teen" life coaches with an outside view reinforcing your values, or reach out to us with what you want to do to further their education! ๐Get in touch and let's talk.
Claudia 970-250-1044
06/11/2026
Real life practice is where social skills and confidence start to click. At Life Skills for Confidence, we help teens across Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Florence, and Apache Junction build communication, self-awareness, and calm decision-making in everyday moments ๐ฝ๏ธ.
This Youth program is designed to support emotional growth without pressure. Our teen program and after school program give teens a place to try new skills, learn from mistakes, and feel understood. We also offer youth counseling services and a mentoring program for teens to help with stress, friendships, and family communication ๐ง .
โ Speaking up with respect, even when youโre nervous
โ Handling conflict and emotions without shutting down
โ Building routines and life readiness one step at a time ๐ฏ
If youโre ready to support your teen with practical tools and steady guidance, reach out and learn more about joining our next group.
06/09/2026
โ๏ธ SUMMER RESET SERIES โ๏ธ
Energy โข Presence โข Emotional Safety
Your teen or tween may not always ask for connection directly, but their energy will always reveal what they need. ๐ฟ
โจ 1. YOUR ENERGY SETS THE TONE
Kids absorb energy more than words.
If the home feels rushed, tense,
critical, or disconnectedโฆ they feel it.
A calm nervous system inside the parent often becomes safety inside the child.
This doesnโt mean perfection.
It means awareness.
Pause before reacting.
Slow the moment down.
Create peace they can feel.
โจ 2. PRESENCE OVER PERFECTION
Your teen may not remember every trip, gift, or perfectly planned momentโฆ
but they will remember how they felt around you.
Put the phone down sometimes.
Sit beside them.
Drive in silence together.
Watch the sunset.
Listen without fixing.
Presence is one of the deepest forms of love.
โจ 3. EMOTIONAL SAFETY
Teens open up when they feel emotionally safe not when they feel judged, rushed, embarrassed, or lectured.
Try replacing:
โWhatโs wrong with you?โ
with:
โWant to talk about it?โ
Replace shame with curiosity.
Replace control with connection.
Their hearts are still forming. ๐
And maybe this summer isnโt
only about raising kidsโฆ
Maybe itโs also about healing the atmosphere we grew up in too.
Your softness is not weakness.
Your intuition is wisdom.
Your love becomes the energy
they carry into the world.