I Got You Gen Z: Recent Episodes
Katrina McMurtry
What's up teenagers?! I'm Katrina McMurtry and I'm here to support you. I want to give you tools to help you not only survive during these years but to make the most of these years and thrive. I believe it is totally possible to make these years a great experience if you have the right tools and mindset! So take a listen and buckle up because I'm going to love you hard as I share with you anything I can to help you reach your potential and live your best life!
Hey guys! I have had so much fun working on this podcast for you! However, I have decided to take a break to be present and enjoy my summer with my family and work on other priorities. I will be back...sometime :)
Until next time, look for the good, be grateful, and try your best!
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It's May, it's testing season, summer is almost here, BUT we can't wish away the rest of the school year! This is so easy to do but we can't make this a habit! STOP wishing away time... There is good in every season- even the crappy ones!
I'm so glad you're here, you're doing awesome.
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**Hi! We are the guests in this episode, Claire and Delilah. Today we are going to be talking about being grateful. You should never expect things from anyone, even your parents! We discuss ways to be more grateful and how a simple thank you can be so powerful. At some points in life I bet that we have been a little ungrateful. That’s ok, it happens! But deciding to choose an attitude of gratitude has so many more benefits for you! We also are going to talk and share about gratitude journals and how they have made an impact in our lives. We hope you enjoy!
You're doing awesome! I'm so glad you're here...
Email: mrskatrinamcmurtry@gmail.com**
It's ok. It's going to be ok. However you're feeling, it's ok. Whatever you're dealing with, it's going to be ok. You're right where you need to be. You belong here. You matter. You are loved.
Thanks for being here.
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Everybody goes through it at some point in their life...friend issues. Or are they even really a "friend." While I wish I could say I have all of the answers and that there is an easy fix- I can't. But I tried my best to give you some perspective on things before you react. I hope you'll listen with an open mind. Let's try to end this cycle of people being mean shall we? What do you say? It all starts with you.....
Thanks for being here. I appreciate you. You're doing awesome.
Did this resonate? Have something in mind that will?
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Look, nobody likes these standardized tests! But dwelling and complaining about them will get us NOWHERE! So let's change the way we talk about them and our experiences will change. Don't give energy to something that's outside of your circle of control...what a waste!!
Love you guys...thanks for being here.
I'm so glad that you spent this time with me- I hope it was helpful.
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At some point in your life you are going to come across that one teacher or class...that you just don't vibe with. Here is one perspective on how to deal with a teacher or class that you don't mesh well with. One this is for sure- blaming and complaining and whining isn't going to get you anywhere. Being a jerk will get you MORE attention from that teacher. Lack of effort = probably a "bad" grade which doesn't help the situation much either and will probably get you again, MORE attention from that teacher. Honestly, sometimes, you've just gotta push through! I'm interested to hear what you think!
I'm so glad you're here! Thanks for being you- you're doing awesome!
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Yep. It's garbage. So now that you know that, you don't need to sit around and wait for the motivation to do things! You can get busy creating your own motivation!
Thanks for being here- you're doing awesome!
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Not sure what to do when you finally get some down time? Try something new! Learn something or improve a skill you have!
Enjoy your break and always have fun!
Thanks for being here- you're doing awesome!
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Courage. Find a way to have courage today.
You're doing awesome. I'm so glad you're here.
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All of your feelings are valid! Feel them, work through them, just please don't unpack there and turn those negative feelings into your narrative. They don't have to define you. They can build you and make you stronger as you move through and past them. Know that I believe that all feelings are valid and I want to provide tools for your toolbox so that you know you can deal with the tough times. I want to give you tools so that you have light to hold onto during the darkest moments. I'm here to support you. I'm rooting for you! And know that you've got tools that you can use to help you through the biggest storms in your life.
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PS Today is my niece's brithday! Happy Birthday, Ava!
This is such a simple thing to start doing that has such a BIG impact. Going through your day looking for the good helps your brain stay focused on the good instead of being on the lookout for danger, things to turn into problems, and things to get anxious about. Looking for the good does NOT mean that you just ignore all of the bad/traumatic/emotional/negative feelings in your life... those feelings are important too. This is just a tool to help you in your everyday life but also when times get tough too. What you look for, you will find...so what are you looking for?
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Having problems with "friends" is such a common issue. However, it seems to be something we just go through, complain about, and accept without doing anything about it! WHY continue to hang out with someone if they don't make you feel good about yourself and hurt your feelings? We can't keep doing that. There are people out there- friends- who will accept you for YOU and not make you feel bad about yourself. Don't hold space for people who make you feel like crap- you've got a life to enjoy! Be brave, make the change, and CHOOSE to be around people who make you happy!
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Your language is SO powerful! What you say and HOW you say it shapes how you experience your days! Whatever story you tell yourself, your brain will find evidence to support that. If you tell yourself today is going to be awesome, you'll have an awesome day! If you tell yourself today is going to suck, it will! Be mindful of what you're saying and how you're saying it...especially to YOURSELF!
"Love yourself and life becomes a party."
-Jen Sincero
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Goals are so freaking powerful. They can help you in ways you wouldn't imagine. Goals can help with overwhelm, anxiety, struggles. Try it out. Stick with it for a few weeks. Let me know how it goes...
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Thanks for being here. You are loved, you matter, you are awesome.
Whatever you are, be a good one.
-Abraham Lincoln
What matters is that you're trying your best.
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This is a juicy episode because I talked about a lot of things! ha. I was kind of all over the place but I wanted to make the point to pause and think. Think before you act, before you react, before you give in to peer pressure. We all want to belong! You can surround yourself with people that you will fit in with by just being yourself !
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We've got to stop caring what other people think of us! It keeps us from being true to ourselves which is silly!!
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I know that most "older" people tend to give you a hard time about phones, tablets, social media etc. I'm NOT one of them! I truly believe that social media and phones can be an awesome resource and tool if used correctly (and in moderation...)
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It's a New Year! You have the ability to make this year the best one yet! Make the most of it by asking questions, gaining clarity, and creating a vision board! All of these things will help you take action toward becoming your best self. Remember, have fun and choose joy! :)
Let's see those vision boards!
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Look- we've all got big feelings! What in the world do you do with them? How do you manage them when it feels like your world is falling apart?! I might not have all of the answers but this episode gives you a few things to try!
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What brings you joy? Like any little thing that makes you happy...we're going to make another list! Don't worry, it'll all make sense after you listen.
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This sucks. I'm sure you say that often. (At least I did when I was a teenager.) Well, I want you to make a list of all the things that suck. Listen to find out what we're going to to with your suck list...
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I'm sure holidays can be a lot for you. Listen for some ways to make the most of this time during the holidays!
You can create your own happiness. Yep. You read that right. You have the power to create your own happiness and it is through relationships! So don't be a jerk and instead be kind and grateful to your people. Work on your relationships and that will bring you happiness.
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Y'all- gratitude is everything. We always find what we're looking for. Go through your day LOOKING for the GOOD. You will find it every time. I challenge you to start a gratitude practice AKA writing down 3 things you're grateful for everyday. It takes a few minutes, it won't kill ya, and it'll make a huge impact in your life. Do it!!!
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Share with your friends if you think they'd like it or need to listen. Thanks for being here, you're doing awesome.
Hey! I'm Katrina McMurtry and I'm here to support you and love ya hard. Call me Mrs. McMurtry, call me Aunt Trina, doesn't matter (unless we're in school). I will be showing up every week to hopefully add value to your life with some tools and ways to make the most of these years. I'm not perfect, I don't have all of the answers, and I'm definitely not a professional...just a teacher with a lot of love and motivation to help you live your best life!
Email me: mrskatrinamcmurtry@gmail.com
Share with your friends if you think they'd like it or need to listen. Thanks for being here, you're doing awesome.