What would you tell your 14 year old self?
Just like autumn’s 60 mph winds, our programmes this academic year are off to a flying start (much like a few trampolines last month!)
With the dark evenings drawing in, autumn feels like the season of change and, although it shouldn’t be limited to once a year, it's a good opportunity for some self-reflection. Let’s be honest, anything learnt now will probably last longer than our New Year’s resolutions!
So, with that in mind, our brilliant speakers share what they’d tell their 14-year-old selves.
"Don't sweat these next two years. Do your best in school, but don't think that what you do or don't achieve in your GCSEs is going to define who you are moving forward because it won't. Do your best but don't sweat it, if it doesn't go your way."
"If you're going to go and pursue a dream, and you want to be what you want to be, you have to surround yourself with the right people, and that for me is the most important thing that I'd be telling my 14-year-old self along this way."
"The main thing I'd say to myself is, don't worry. Don't worry about what other people think. Don't worry about what other people say. Don't worry whether you fit in.
There'll be many challenges along the way but you'll be more proud of the things that you overcome than any highs you achieve."
It's World Kindness Day - Help us share the love
Speaking of making a difference, World Kindness Day is a great reminder of what we can achieve when we come together to support others.
To bring our Dare to Dream programme to even more students who could benefit from it, we need the support of more local businesses and funders who share our belief in the power of the next generation.
If you know a values-led organisation that would LOVE to help us inspire young people and make a lasting difference, please share their details with us via the link below – or simply forward this email to them.
Because sometimes the kindest thing we can do is open a door of opportunity for someone else. With your support, we can give thousands more young people the chance to believe in themselves, build the skills that matter, and connect with a future they’re excited about.
