inspiration Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/inspiration/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:14:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Meaning Behind the Assyrian Lamassu https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:14:40 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117328 What Are The Lamassu? The Lamassu are ancient deities of Assyrian culture that are depicted as giant winged bulls; these were extremely prevalent in the Assyrian Empire. The creature had the combined body of a bull, wings of an eagle, and the head of a human. The symbolism for these different body parts are as […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/feed/ 0 Romanticizing Your Summer https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romanticizing-your-summer https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:27:49 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117374 Summer isn’t just a season; it’s a feeling. It’s the golden light; the smell of sunscreen; the hum of sprinklers. Big plans aren’t needed to capture the magic of summer. Romanticizing summer means slowing down. Noticing small things. Making everyday moments feel special. Here’s how to do it, even if you’re just staying home.   […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/feed/ 0 Jeremy Lin: A Look Into His Short-Term Prime and Everlasting Legacy https://youthareawesome.com/jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy https://youthareawesome.com/jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy/#respond Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:34:06 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117212   First Of All, Who Is Jeremy Lin? Jeremy Lin is a professional basketball player who came from Taiwanese and American descent. He was born on August 23rd of 1988 in California. His basketball career started in high school, where he consolidated himself as one of the best players on his junior varsity AND senior […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy/feed/ 0 Showing Appreciation For Our Fathers This Father’s Day https://youthareawesome.com/showing-appreciation-for-our-fathers-this-fathers-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=showing-appreciation-for-our-fathers-this-fathers-day https://youthareawesome.com/showing-appreciation-for-our-fathers-this-fathers-day/#respond Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:55:11 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117154 Father’s Day is a special occasion to honour the men who have played important fatherly roles in our lives. Whether it’s your biological dad, stepdad, grandfather, uncle, or mentor, this day is a chance to show gratitude for their guidance, support, and presence. If you want to go beyond the usual card or gift this […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/showing-appreciation-for-our-fathers-this-fathers-day/feed/ 0 The Rise and Fall Of Skylanders: Explained https://youthareawesome.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-skylanders-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-rise-and-fall-of-skylanders-explained Fri, 30 May 2025 22:56:21 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116961 Introduction: For those of you who haven’t heard of the name Skylanders before, or have been hit with a wave of nostalgia upon hearing the name, let me break it down for you. Skylanders is an character playable action game, that was developed by Toys for Bob and is owned by Activision. The game encompasses […]

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]]> POV: You’re a Side Character in Someone Else’s Coming-of-Age Movie https://youthareawesome.com/pov-youre-a-side-character-in-someone-elses-coming-of-age-movie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pov-youre-a-side-character-in-someone-elses-coming-of-age-movie Fri, 30 May 2025 03:02:13 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116951 You’re not the one with the tragic backstory, the indie soundtrack, or the dramatic rooftop monologue. You’re the one who sits next to the protagonist in math class. You make one sarcastic comment, everyone laughs, and the camera cuts away.  Welcome to side character energy.   You’re not the star, but you’re the reason the […]

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]]> What Are Plyometrics? How Can It Improve Your Athletic Performance https://youthareawesome.com/what-are-plyometrics-how-can-it-improve-your-athletic-performance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-plyometrics-how-can-it-improve-your-athletic-performance Sun, 18 May 2025 04:01:55 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116708 Plyometrics, also known as explosive training or “plyos”, are exercises that focus on increasing speed and agility through high intensity motions and movements. Plyometrics focus on fast and explosive actions that utilize fast twitch muscle fibers to develop a sturdier foundation for athletic performance and speed.   What Do They Consist Of? Specifically, plyometric exercises […]

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]]> How to Study Smarter, Not Harder: Finals Edition https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-study-smarter-not-harder-finals-edition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-study-smarter-not-harder-finals-edition Sun, 18 May 2025 03:22:05 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116883 June is right around the corner, which means finals are coming up. If you’re anything like most students, you might be somewhere between mild panic, persistent procrastination, to full-on caffeine-fueled cramming. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to study 12 hours a day or pull all-nighters to ace your exams. So let’s talk about […]

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]]> It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Ending the Stigma Around Mental Health https://youthareawesome.com/its-okay-to-not-be-okay-ending-the-stigma-around-mental-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-okay-to-not-be-okay-ending-the-stigma-around-mental-health Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:40:33 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116476 Let’s be real: Life gets messy. There are days when you wake up feeling heavy for no reason. Or maybe there is a reason–school, stress, family stuff, friend drama, burnout–but you still don’t feel like you can say anything out loud. We’ve all heard “Just stay positive!” or “Others have it worse than you.” But […]

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]]> The Myth of Hades and Persephone Explained https://youthareawesome.com/the-myth-of-hades-and-persephone-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-myth-of-hades-and-persephone-explained Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:04:51 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115907 *Keep in Mind! There are multiple variations of this myth. However, the version I will be talking about is the relatively more popular one. What is the Myth of Hades and Persephone? The Myth of Hades and Persephone is a famous Greek story that explains how the cycle of seasons came to be, as well […]

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]]> Recognizing the Importance Of Family Day: Three Ways to Celebrate It https://youthareawesome.com/recognizing-the-importance-of-family-day-three-ways-to-celebrate-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recognizing-the-importance-of-family-day-three-ways-to-celebrate-it Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:57:05 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115416 First of all, what is Family Day? Family Day was a day created to emphasize the importance of family and give people a break to allow them to spend quality time with their family. It was created in Alberta, Canada by Premier Don Getty 1990. Due to charges placed on his son for posessing drugs, […]

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]]> New 7 Wonders Of The World: Christ The Redeemer https://youthareawesome.com/new-7-wonders-of-the-world-christ-the-redeemer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-7-wonders-of-the-world-christ-the-redeemer Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:38:45 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114267   Difference Between Old Wonder of World vs New: The old Wonders of the World were typically constructed during the ancient Mediterranean and served the purpose of showcasing the architecture and style during that period of time. However, considering the fact that most of the Wonders are damaged beyond restoration and don’t accurately represent modern […]

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]]> Three Inspiring TED Talks With Great Takeaways https://youthareawesome.com/three-inspiring-ted-talks-with-great-takeaways/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-inspiring-ted-talks-with-great-takeaways Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:57:25 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113623 Introduction: TED Talks have gradually become a great source of inspiration, giving us insight onto topics or ideas that affect us regularly. These stories are usually told by experts in their area who reflect on their own experiences to present their perspective on a topic to us. In this blog, I have compiled three TED […]

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]]> Overcoming Nervousness: Four Different Breathing Techniques to Calm You Down https://youthareawesome.com/overcoming-nervousness-four-different-breathing-techniques-to-calm-you-down/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overcoming-nervousness-four-different-breathing-techniques-to-calm-you-down Thu, 23 May 2024 02:29:46 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112538                                                        Introduction: Breathing techniques play a crucial role in helping one overcome nervousness because it regulates the body’s response to stress. When people are nervous, their heart rate begins […]

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]]> Book Review: Long Way Down https://youthareawesome.com/book-review-long-way-down/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=book-review-long-way-down Mon, 13 May 2024 15:53:14 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112045                                              Caution: Mentions of gun violence and murder ahead!                                                  Introduction: […]

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]]> Picture Prompts: What can you come up with? https://youthareawesome.com/picture-prompts-what-can-you-come-up-with/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=picture-prompts-what-can-you-come-up-with Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:27:12 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112005 Hello! This is an activity I participated in at a recent blogger’s meeting. Essentially, you get a picture, and then you have 5-10  minutes to write what you believe is happening in that picture. Nothing is off limits, and anything you can come up with your imagination can be used. Here are the prompts and […]

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]]> Career Day! – Awesome opportunity for Calgary students https://youthareawesome.com/career-day-awesome-opportunity-for-calgary-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=career-day-awesome-opportunity-for-calgary-students Tue, 11 Apr 2023 03:23:15 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109687 Hello! I brought some exciting news for you! If you want to investigate various careers or learn more about specific careers, I have a fantastic opportunity for you! “Career Day” represented by the Calgary Mayor’s Youth Council, Careers and Opportunities subcommittee! As a part of the MYC Careers and Ppportunities subcommittee, I am more than […]

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]]> Let’s self-appreciate today! https://youthareawesome.com/lets-self-appreciate-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-self-appreciate-today Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:27:24 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109663 Self-appreciation is an essential aspect of our lives that often goes overlooked. It is the act of recognizing our worth and value as individuals, regardless of external validation or accomplishments. While self-appreciation may seem trivial, it can have a significant impact on our mental and emotional well-being. In this blog, we will explore the importance […]

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]]> Recognizing Influential Black Artists https://youthareawesome.com/recognizing-influential-black-artists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recognizing-influential-black-artists Sat, 12 Feb 2022 09:25:10 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=106582 Creative expression has always been an essential part of human nature. As you may have already noticed, a lot of pop culture and mainstream art, in terms of music, writing, and painting, has been heavily influenced by black culture. Therefore, I think Black History Month is a great time to highlight and appreciate these artists […]

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]]> Penguin House’s “Little Black Classics Box Set” Is a Must Have https://youthareawesome.com/penguin-houses-little-black-classics-box-set-is-a-must-have/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=penguin-houses-little-black-classics-box-set-is-a-must-have Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:08:32 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=105960 As a teenager, online shopping is a past time that I frequent. Of course there’s other things that I do, such as: reading, playing video games, and such and such. But I would like to just highlight the reading part. The number one thing I did as a child was read. Books upon books (especially […]

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]]> The Stunning Return Of Violet Evergarden https://youthareawesome.com/the-stunning-return-of-violet-evergarden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-stunning-return-of-violet-evergarden Fri, 26 Nov 2021 22:51:39 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=104828 Violet Evergarden: The Movie is the first movie released by Kyoto Animations after the arson attack that occurred in 2019. This film has been awaited by fans worldwide and carries a large amount of emotional weight; on and off-screen. Violet Evergarden is a wonderful anime series that follows a slice of life format that has […]

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]]> A Few Quotes That Are Worth Reading https://youthareawesome.com/a-few-quotes-that-are-worth-reading/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-few-quotes-that-are-worth-reading Sun, 08 Aug 2021 04:17:09 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=103851 In our everyday lives, it is healthy and beneficial to seek guidance. Luckily, the world we live in has no shortage of it. You can turn to family, friends, and other members of your community, but you can also turn to many public figures and even fictional characters. These people include some of the most […]

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]]> Study Your Way To Success https://youthareawesome.com/study-your-way-to-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=study-your-way-to-success https://youthareawesome.com/study-your-way-to-success/#comments Fri, 07 May 2021 18:22:34 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102424 Let’s face it. Studying is a big part of everyone’s life, whether it be in high school or beyond. As a freshman in high school, I won’t say I have a lot of experience, but I will share a couple of study hacks that I’ve found to be effective throughout my academic journey.  Finding your […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/study-your-way-to-success/feed/ 2 Inspirational Quotes https://youthareawesome.com/inspirational-quotes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inspirational-quotes Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:10:05 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=101881 Inspirational quotes are positive words that can help us reach our full potential every day. Even though they are just “words,” they can help you feel more optimistic and excited for the day ahead of you. Here are 20 inspirational quotes, that can help make you motivated, inspired, and productive today! “Be the change you […]

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]]> Butterflies. (Make a change) https://youthareawesome.com/butterflies-make-a-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=butterflies-make-a-change Sun, 28 Mar 2021 03:36:11 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=101694 Chaos Theory There is a scientific theory called “chaos theory”, which envisions that every single action, choice, and circumstance that you have ever encountered has led you up to this moment. That every little thing, no matter how small it is, could cause enormous repercussions. Like a butterfly’s wingbeat can cause typhoons, chaos theory dictates […]

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]]> Top 8 Mug Meals of All Time https://youthareawesome.com/top-8-mug-meals-of-all-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-8-mug-meals-of-all-time Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:19:57 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=99411 Hungry? How ’bout a Meal in a Mug! The idea of having to prepare a meal that will inevitably take longer to make than to eat always bugged me to no end. That’s where mug meals come in. I make these more often than I would like to admit and have become somewhat of a […]

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]]> A Monthly Bunch of Inspiration https://youthareawesome.com/a-monthly-bunch-of-inspiration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-monthly-bunch-of-inspiration Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:21:58 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=99636 The internet is filled with so much! There are endless videos and posts to entertain and inspire. I scroll and scroll for inspiration, and what I find is pretty cool! But for every post that I find very cool and inspiring, I had to scroll through twenty boring ones. Of course, there are so so many […]

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]]> Simple Ideas to Transform Your Room https://youthareawesome.com/simple-ideas-to-transform-your-room/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simple-ideas-to-transform-your-room Sat, 22 Feb 2020 04:38:58 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=99468 You don’t need to have a huge bedroom or spend lots of money to have a cool bedroom space. There are simple ways to revamp your room. Whether you need a complete bedroom makeover or are just looking for some extra cool things to add to the space; it’s always a good idea to make […]

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]]> 25 Things To Do When You’re Bored https://youthareawesome.com/25-things-to-do-when-youre-bored/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=25-things-to-do-when-youre-bored Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:45:13 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=99207 Boredom, the state of feeling bored. Also known as, being so bored that you check the fridge over and over hoping that food will magically appear. Also including that one time when you were so bored of being bored that you didn’t think of things to do. Being bored is like an inescapable disease and […]

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]]> New Year, New Me? The Issue with New Year’s Resolutions https://youthareawesome.com/new-year-new-me/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-year-new-me Tue, 31 Dec 2019 05:13:17 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=99103 As we approach the start of a new year (and a new decade!), many people are seeking a better year and to move forward positively from 2019. It has become common culture, particularly in North America, to set goals or New Year’s resolutions for themselves to follow and strive for in the new year. Whether […]

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