Hello! I’m Chantal, teen life coach and psychologist who’s helping teen girls build confidence, handle tough stuff, and grow into their most authentic selves. I’ve curate tools to make your journey as a parent, auntie, or supportive professional a little easier, and a lot more connected. These are the things I use, love, and trust to spark calm, courage, and real conversations with teens.
Training for a Marathon: 5 Confidence Hacks I Wish I Knew as a Teen
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Reader- how are you doing today? I'm on a rest day today, so I'm feeling pretty good, a little ancy to run again, and a little tender in some spots. As I train for my half-marathon, it's got me thinking a lot about the mind training aspect. Confidence specifically. I hear so many teen girls treat confidence like a light switch, either it’s on or it’s not. They wait for one big moment to prove to themselves they’re confident: the right party invite, the perfect friend group, a flawless performance. And when that moment doesn’t arrive, self-doubt and criticism seeps in. That waiting game steals time. It robs teens of small wins. It teaches that confidence is something to earn later, instead of something you can train for right now. I see girls doubting themselves, missing opportunities, tryouts, and experiences simply because they’re waiting to be ready. I’m building a half-marathon training plan right now but it’s not just for my body, it’s for my courage & confidence. Training is teaching me that confidence is like a muscle: it responds to consistent reps and rest. Here are 5 confidence training hacks I wish I’d known as a teen:
If I could text my teen self, it would say- Don’t wait to be brave. Start now. Start small. Keep going. Give yourself credit and a few laughs along the way! What’s one confidence rep you’ll do this week? With gratitude, Chantal Psychologist| Teen Coach| Part of the Pyramid Psychology Team Come and make a one of kind Snowglobe with us! The Happiness Path (THP) Hangouts A chance to do a hands-on craft that’s totally beginner-friendly, a little bit of easy movement (no pressure, no performance), and have a few laughs 👉 Are you in? Register here |
Pyramid Psychology- Inspiring Teen Girls to Build Unbreakable Mindsets
Hello! I’m Chantal, teen life coach and psychologist who’s helping teen girls build confidence, handle tough stuff, and grow into their most authentic selves. I’ve curate tools to make your journey as a parent, auntie, or supportive professional a little easier, and a lot more connected. These are the things I use, love, and trust to spark calm, courage, and real conversations with teens.
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