Express Yourself!

Express Yourself!

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.(Victor Hugo) – Desiree Panlilio We all have our jam, our go-to tunes that we want to listen to. We have different music for different occasions. I have my go-to workout jam, and I...
Secret Wish of Every Teenager

Secret Wish of Every Teenager

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. (Franklin D. Roosevelt)   – Desiree Panlilio   Franklin D. Roosevelt shared this thought as a reminder that life and relationships come with many ups and downs, but those bumps are what make us compassionate, resilient,...
Secret Wish of Every Teenager

Study, Study, Study, But Where?

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. (Thomas Jefferson)   – Desiree Panlilio   Creating a space for studying and doing homework is a critical process in combining comfort, productivity, and compromise. Yes – compromise. It is a...
Secret Wish of Every Teenager

New School Year, Who is Part of Your Village?

It takes a village to raise a child. (Nigerian Proverb)   – Desiree Panlilio   A life coach is an individual who helps their clients navigate the daily challenges and opportunities that life presents. They are the person whose job it is to improve the quality of...
Write Goals!

Write Goals!

Only three percent of adults have written goals, and everyone else works for them.(Brian Tracy)   – Desiree Panlilio   Brian Tracy is the CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations....
Self Motivation

Self Motivation

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. (Mark Twain). – Desiree Panlilio      Self-motivation is a very powerful driving force for success and having our teen internalize that drive is an important priority.  But let’s be clear, motivation is the desire...