The Positivity Project:
"When it felt like life was giving me nothing but lemons, I chose to make lemonade.
I had to make a choice…self pity or positivity? I chose to take action. I chose to hold on to the positive.
As a 16-year old young woman who has witnessed divorce, death, a major injury that sidelined my dreams, and lots of peer pressure pushing me to indulge in reckless behaviors, I could have easily been swayed from my moral compass. But, by keeping my focus on the positive aspects of my life and holding strong to my values,
I choose to be a leader of H.O.P.E." - Haley Risch, Founder of H.O.P.E.
What is The Positivity Project: Tools to minimize negativity in your life and increase positivity
· Create personal H.O.P.E. Jars filled with positive affirmations and shared with family and friends
· Join The Positivity Project Support Group on Facebook to connect with other young people who hold tightly to their moral compass
· Pass positivity on by managing gossip and negative self talk
· Connect with Haley on her website for more ways to re-focus positivity (www.HaleyRisch.weebly.com)
Why we need H.O.P.E. - Teens face negative influences daily:
· 60% of U.S. families experience divorce by the age of 18
· 70% of teens experiment with drugs and alcohol by the age of 18
· 11% of people in the U.S. are diagnosed clinically depressed by the age of 18
How H.O.P.E. Helps:
· Teens with a positive outlook are less likely to engage in risky behaviors
· Families that share positive experiences are more likely to be happy and engaged with one another
· Decreases defiant and avoidant behavior
· Raises self-esteem and personal motivation
· Create personal H.O.P.E. Jars filled with positive affirmations and shared with family and friends
· Join The Positivity Project Support Group on Facebook to connect with other young people who hold tightly to their moral compass
· Pass positivity on by managing gossip and negative self talk
· Connect with Haley on her website for more ways to re-focus positivity (www.HaleyRisch.weebly.com)
Why we need H.O.P.E. - Teens face negative influences daily:
· 60% of U.S. families experience divorce by the age of 18
· 70% of teens experiment with drugs and alcohol by the age of 18
· 11% of people in the U.S. are diagnosed clinically depressed by the age of 18
How H.O.P.E. Helps:
· Teens with a positive outlook are less likely to engage in risky behaviors
· Families that share positive experiences are more likely to be happy and engaged with one another
· Decreases defiant and avoidant behavior
· Raises self-esteem and personal motivation