Healthy Relationships Utah Teens
January 2023
TEEN TALK
Strengthen Strengths, Weaken Weaknesses
Have you ever heard “new year, new me”? This year, instead of telling yourself, “My 'red' qualities always get me into trouble. I have to stop being so angry and rude,” you could say something like, “I’m going to use the determined/leader part of me to plan get-togethers or lead group projects.” Then you can think of some self-care routines, breathing, journaling, or exercise, to tame your “extreme” qualities, like having a temper or being too competitive. 
 
To strengthen your best qualities, take a few minutes and write down: 
  • What do I bring to my relationships that are making them what I want them to be?  
  • What characteristics do I hope others will notice in me?  
  • How can I keep letting those qualities shine? 
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PARENTING TIP
Better Mood Improves Relationships 
“The healthier you are, the healthier the relationships you’ll likely have (Marlene Pearson, 2018).”
There are many things that affect our relationships. One of those is our
mood. It can impact whether our positive or our negative qualities come out. Our positive qualities strengthen relationships while our negative qualities can damage them. As a parent, you can help support your child’s mood which can improve their relationships.

Ways to improve your teen's mood:
  • Daily positive face to face interactions
  • Encourage good sleep habits
  • Support good nutrition
  • Daily parental physical touch
  • Provide exercise opportunities
QUOTE CORNER
Quotes About the
Love Notes Curriculum
“[In Love Notes], I learned that I don’t have to stay small when there are other big personalities around. My voice is worthy of being heard, too.”

-Female Participant, 17 
RESOURCES
Recognizing and building on the strengths of your teen helps them become their best selves. For strategies to do this, visit the link above from The Center for Parent & Teen Communication.   
Did you know? Free classes are offered for singles, couples, parents, and blended families along the Wasatch Front! Anyone can sign up at HealthyRelationshipsUtah.org 
Funding for this program was provided by the OPA Grant: TP1AH000232. Additional support was provided by Utah State University Extension. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the presenters/authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the funders. Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and is committed to a learning and working environment free from discrimination, including harassment. For USU’s non-discrimination notice, see
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