appreciation Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/appreciation/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:19:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Supporting Small Businesses: 5 Calgary Companies to Check Out! https://youthareawesome.com/supporting-small-businesses-5-calgary-companies-to-check-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=supporting-small-businesses-5-calgary-companies-to-check-out https://youthareawesome.com/supporting-small-businesses-5-calgary-companies-to-check-out/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:19:17 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117202 Calgary’s small businesses are vital for the development of our city. So many unique amd niche businesses can be found in the streets of downtown, selling homemade candles, pastries, socks, and more. As a thank-you for all the hard work that goes into each and every one of these small businesses, I compiled a list […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/supporting-small-businesses-5-calgary-companies-to-check-out/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 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Teens https://youthareawesome.com/mothers-day-gift-ideas-for-teens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mothers-day-gift-ideas-for-teens Tue, 13 May 2025 23:41:52 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116845 May 11th has finally arrived, the long-awaited Mother’s Day! This is a global celebration dedicated to celebrating and appreciating mothers across the world. What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than getting your mother a gift? As teens, however, we may lack the resources to get our mothers expensive gifts similar to how adults might. […]

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]]> Diversity Through Dance (Part 2) https://youthareawesome.com/diversity-through-dance-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diversity-through-dance-part-2 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 02:54:18 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116562 Dance is a movement, but its deeper purposes are art, emotion, cultural/historical expression, and a collective identity. The foundation of dance lies in its diverse forms throughout different cultures. Each community has its means of dance, however, the commonality of all dances is their significance in spreading togetherness, positivity, and tradition. This article will unpack […]

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]]> Interview With Calgary’s Music Scene https://youthareawesome.com/interview-with-calgarys-music-scene/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-with-calgarys-music-scene Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:40:53 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116325 On March 27, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gabrielle Cadiang. She is currently pursuing a combined degree at the University of Calgary, studying both political science and communications media studies. Being an avid music lover and contributor to Calgary’s local music scene, she has also been named as one of Calgary’s top 20 under […]

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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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]]> What Gratitude Does to Your Brain: The Science Behind Appreciation https://youthareawesome.com/what-gratitude-does-to-your-brain-the-science-behind-appreciation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-gratitude-does-to-your-brain-the-science-behind-appreciation Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:11:12 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115978 Throughout our school lives, we have always been taught to show gratitude and to be grateful for things and individuals around us. We all know that gratitude is a powerful tool for improving interpersonal relationships and improving mental and emotional well-being. Besides gratitude being a fundamental value found in various cultures and philosophies, modern neuroscience […]

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]]> Celebrating the Heart: How Our Body Celebrates Love https://youthareawesome.com/celebrating-the-heart-how-our-body-celebrates-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-the-heart-how-our-body-celebrates-love Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:56:46 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115398 When we think of love, we often picture warm embraces, heartwarming words, or perhaps an exciting flutter in the chest. But have you ever wondered what happens inside your body? The heart, a symbol of affection throughout history, is not just a passive organ in our feelings–it plays an active role in how we experience […]

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]]> How to show “thanks” rather than say “thanks” https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-show-thanks-rather-than-say-thanks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-show-thanks-rather-than-say-thanks Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:10:38 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114880 I am so grateful for all the countless blessings that I find scattered throughout my life. But sometimes (ok let’s be honest – most of the time), I forget about these blessings and focus on the small negative things. I’m so lucky to be surrounded by people who love and care about me, and today, […]

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]]> Appreciating the Quiet Moments: Finding Joy in the Ordinary https://youthareawesome.com/appreciating-the-quiet-moments-finding-joy-in-the-ordinary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=appreciating-the-quiet-moments-finding-joy-in-the-ordinary Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:13:34 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113745  In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the simple, quiet moments that can bring us a sense of peace and happiness. We’re constantly surrounded by noise–whether it’s the hum of technology or the rush of daily life–but if we take the time to pause and appreciate the stillness, we can find joy in the […]

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]]> The Calgary Public Library: A Sanctuary for Youth https://youthareawesome.com/the-calgary-public-library-a-sanctuary-for-youth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-calgary-public-library-a-sanctuary-for-youth https://youthareawesome.com/the-calgary-public-library-a-sanctuary-for-youth/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:54:12 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113572 Books, digital books, audiobooks, CD’s, printing services, instrument rentals, and magazines are just a few of the many items the Calgary Public Library has to offer, and most of them are free for the public to use. In today’s economy, even knowledge comes with a hefty price tag. The Calgary Public Library (CPL) attempts to […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/the-calgary-public-library-a-sanctuary-for-youth/feed/ 2 Showing Appreciation to the Veterans Around Us – Extending Beyond Remembrance Day https://youthareawesome.com/showing-appreciation-to-the-veterans-around-us-extending-beyond-remembrance-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=showing-appreciation-to-the-veterans-around-us-extending-beyond-remembrance-day Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:10:00 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113438 Every year on November 11th, thousands of people worldwide come together to remember and honour the sacrifices made by brave soldiers in battle during various wars in the past.  In Canada specifically, we hold remembrance day ceremonies in schools to commemorate our war veterans, partaking in the 2 minutes of silence at 11:00 AM, and […]

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]]> From The Graduates: Thank You Teachers https://youthareawesome.com/from-the-graduates-thank-you-teachers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-the-graduates-thank-you-teachers Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:34:20 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112760 “Thank you” are two words that you don’t hear enough. However, after 12 years of schooling, I think some thanks are due. Dear Teachers, I’d to take a second to acknowledge all the time and effort that goes into teaching. Up until last week, I never really considered the fact that the majority of your […]

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]]> The Beauty of Winter https://youthareawesome.com/the-beauty-of-winter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-beauty-of-winter Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:56:48 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111330 Can you believe it’s already 2024? I can’t. I can’t believe its almost spring. I know a lot of people detest the winter, and I get where they’re coming from. Arctic winds and biting cold temperatures that can give you frostbite? Yeah. Not the most pleasant thing ever. But as someone who only moved to […]

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]]> Appreciation Through The Lens Of Philosophy https://youthareawesome.com/appreciation-through-the-lens-of-philosophy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=appreciation-through-the-lens-of-philosophy Sat, 21 May 2022 21:35:43 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=108401 Nothing is miserable but what is thought so, and contrariwise, every estate is happy if he that bears it be content. – Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy One of the world’s great philosophers, Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, expresses that it is all a matter of perspective – whether it be sorrow, bliss, or in the […]

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]]> Underrated Korean Musical Artists https://youthareawesome.com/underrated-korean-musical-artists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=underrated-korean-musical-artists Fri, 15 Apr 2022 03:51:18 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=107550 We all know big K-pop names such as BTS, Blackpink, and Stray Kids, but there are countless other talented yet not widely known Korean musical artists. With the rapid spread of K-pop in western countries, people have become more open towards listening to music in another language. This is a great way to experience new […]

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]]> Showing Appreciation: A Poem for my Mom https://youthareawesome.com/showing-appreciation-a-poem-for-my-mom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=showing-appreciation-a-poem-for-my-mom Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:53:01 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=107358 In elementary school I made you artwork on Mother’s Day, And I gave you another on Father’s Day.  In junior high I made you breakfast, And in high school I bought you a present.  But the other 363 days I gave you attitude, arguments, and tears. I yelled at you for making me do chores, […]

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]]> An Appreciation of Brown Bagging for Kids https://youthareawesome.com/an-appreciation-of-brown-bagging-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-appreciation-of-brown-bagging-for-kids Sat, 12 Mar 2022 23:52:43 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=107297 Brown Bagging for Kids is one of the forefront charities in Calgary that takes on the roles to fight against childhood hunger.    They are a Calgary based charity with the mission to: “Connect and inspire people to take meaningful action to feed and care for kids” Since 2005, they’ve focused on providing lunch to […]

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]]> Dove in the Sky — An Original Free Verse Poem https://youthareawesome.com/dove-in-the-sky-an-original-free-verse-poem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dove-in-the-sky-an-original-free-verse-poem Wed, 09 Mar 2022 04:19:31 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=107059 Ever heard of the saying, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”? In life, one must be able to accept change and appreciate the moments that were shared, however difficult that may be. What is destined to happen will happen, so one must keep their head held high and hope for the best. […]

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]]> A Journey to Self-Acceptance https://youthareawesome.com/a-journey-to-self-acceptance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-journey-to-self-acceptance Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:40:36 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=106037 “Love yourself in every possible way” are the littlest words that could teach us a lot about the significance of reflecting on our capabilities and strengths. I believe a lot of people sometimes underrate their potential as their minor flaws become dominating in their thoughts. I have experienced this feeling before various times, but now […]

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]]> The Importance Of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a dream” Speech https://youthareawesome.com/the-importance-of-martin-luther-king-jr-s-i-have-a-dream-speech/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-importance-of-martin-luther-king-jr-s-i-have-a-dream-speech Fri, 25 Feb 2022 03:24:58 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=106688 Martin Luther King Jr was an influential person in Black history. He led the movement to end segregation and counter prejudice in the United States through the means of peaceful protest, and his speeches have left a lasting impact on many people. His “I have a dream” speech is his most famous speech. It called […]

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]]> Breaking Their Silence: 2 Leaders Who Ended Black Segregation https://youthareawesome.com/breaking-their-silence-2-leaders-who-ended-black-segregation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breaking-their-silence-2-leaders-who-ended-black-segregation Sat, 19 Feb 2022 02:54:47 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=106828 The segregation of individuals has been practiced for decades. It is an act that one certainly should not be proud of and did not stop witnesses of the event from standing up. The domination that the black community faced was horrendous and is something that should not repeat in history. Although the fight for the […]

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]]> The Closing of Another School Year https://youthareawesome.com/the-closing-of-another-school-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-closing-of-another-school-year Mon, 24 May 2021 00:57:24 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102881 As June is quickly approaching, another school year is coming to a close. This means that some of us will be saying our final goodbye to high school, while others will be preparing to enter a new school or grade. Therefore, today I wanted to mention some ways that you can show appreciation to the […]

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]]> Behind The Screens https://youthareawesome.com/behind-the-screens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-the-screens Tue, 18 May 2021 15:55:35 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102736 Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light. – Madeleine L’Engle A shadow has been cast over our world. That doesn’t mean that the light isn’t still there – it’s just a bit harder to see right now. And appreciation is often needed for the light to keep shining. I’m […]

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]]> Community Values https://youthareawesome.com/community-values/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-values Sat, 15 May 2021 05:57:36 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=102683 Through the current pandemic, I’ve seen a million different people, with a million different stories, doing a million different things to cope. As young adults, it’s been difficult, we haven’t been able to socialize, continue with extracurricular and do all the typical stupid teenager business. It’s been hard to cope for myself, but then I […]

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]]> Transience: Treasuring Today https://youthareawesome.com/transience/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transience Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:00:23 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=100955 The Past People say that we don’t appreciate something until we realize it’s no longer with us. To come to expect something only to find it gone brings about a certain regret, discoverable only in retrospect, that we failed to properly value something more impermanent and fragile than we had originally believed. In recent months, […]

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]]> Cutting My Hair https://youthareawesome.com/cutting-hair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cutting-hair Wed, 15 Mar 2017 22:27:03 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=85611 Last week, I chopped 5 1/2 inches of my hair off. Now to some, this may not seem like a big deal, and to be honest, it really didn’t end up being one, at least not in a negative way. However, considering I had been growing my hair out since grade 3, this was a […]

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]]> Appreciate your health https://youthareawesome.com/appreciate-your-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=appreciate-your-health Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:00:01 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=81780 Congratulations everyone! We have survived yet another school year, and as a reward, we have been freed for the summer! And as we shift into the miraculous bliss that is summer, I’d like to take a moment to just remind you all that if you are currently strong and healthy, appreciate it. I feel like […]

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]]> Video of the day (Happy Army Day) ! https://youthareawesome.com/video-day-happy-army-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-day-happy-army-day Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:00:49 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=80830 Happy Army Day everybody!  Did YOU know that today is Army day? I posed this question to a lot of my friends, and their answers mainly consisted of… “no”‘.  I was also unaware of this day of appreciation until recently, and it’s safe to say that the significance of those who form the army is […]

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]]> What is Common Magic? https://youthareawesome.com/common-magic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=common-magic Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:25:45 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=69541 (Original Image) “It’s always the chance word, unthinking  gesture that unlocks the face before you.  Reveals the intricate countries  deep within the eyes. The hidden  lives, like sudden miracles,  that breathe there.“ From the poem Common Magic by Bronwen Wallace. (Full text can be found here) ___________________________________________________________________________ When you hear the word magic what do […]

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