It would be wonderful to be able to promise you that you can lead a charmed, happy, and successful life during your teens years and beyond. A life free from worries, emotional hurts, and distress. Unfortunately, life does not work like that. As you walk down the path of life towards adulthood and beyond, there will be twists and turns-as well as pot holes. Even more unfortunately, for some of you, life will bring even greater challenges. During your teen years, many of these challenges relate to interpersonal relationships with your peers. Maintaining positive relationships and responding effectively when something goes wrong in these relationships is the major focus of this book. The insight and strategies that are set forth in Be Positively Powerful are those that will help you flourish and live your best life-no matter what challenges you encounter on your path. Be Positively Powerful Strategies Make Positive Connections. I will maintain positive connections with good friends and trusted adults. Reach Out To Be Kind. I will daily reach out to be kind to others because I know this will make them and me feel happier. Use My Strengths. I know that I have many positive strengths. I will use my personal strengths every day and when things get tough. I will seek to build new strengths. Focus on the Good. I will focus on the good things that are happening to me and in my life. I will be thankful and express my gratitude. Be Mindful. I will take the time each day to sit quietly, be mindful, and achieve calmness and focus. If things get tough, I will take deep breaths and remain calm. Keep My Personal Power. I will stand tall and walk with pride. I will not allow what happens to me control how I think about myself or respond. Think Things Through. In any challenging situation, I will think things through to decide what is best to do.