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Mastering the Art of Getting What You Want

Discover the secrets to achieving happiness and success in your life by building confidence, competence, and strong relationships. Understand the importance of resilience, responsibility, and stepping up to become the person you aspire to be. Explore the myths surrounding success and learn why parents should step back to allow teens to flourish. Navigate the complexities of the teenage brain and embrace failures as opportunities for growth. Join Dr. Deborah Gilboa, MD, @AskDocG, on a journey to unlocking your potential and creating a fulfilling future.

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Mastering the Art of Getting What You Want

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  1. HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT From adults, friends, yourself @AskDocG @AskDoctorG Deborah Gilboa, MD www.AskDrG.com

  2. If you could wave a magic wand... What do you want for your future?

  3. hap·pi·ness:noun good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy INGREDIENTS: • Confidence • Competence • Relationships

  4. WHY DO PARENTS SAY NO?

  5. CULTURE OF “SUCCESSFUL” FAMILIES The Myth: “Getting involved will make us both feel better!” The Truth: Stepping back helps teens become adults.

  6. THE COST “Students who reported having over-controlling parents reported significantly higher levels of depression and less satisfaction with life. Furthermore, the negative effects of helicopter parenting on college students’ well-being were largely explained by the perceived violation of students’ basic psychological needs for autonomy and competence.”

  7. TEEN BRAIN

  8. BRAIN CONFLICT

  9. YOUNG ADULT BRAIN • Negative emotions are intense • Positive emotions are just as intense • Adrenaline is harder to find • Considering consequences requires intention • Oxytocin receptors double • Abstract reasoning sky rockets • … needs sleep.

  10. REMEMBER HER?

  11. AND WHY DO YOU STEP BACK? Fear 11

  12. FAILURE…

  13. RESPECT • Eye contact • Language • Tone Assumption of someone else’s value or worth. 13

  14. RESPONSIBILITY • Chores • Homework • Job • Balance Recognizing your obligations and doing your best to meet them. 14

  15. RESILIENCE • Ride your emotions – ONCE • Find possibilities. • Reach out for resources. • Considerwhich risk to take. • Notice the consequences

  16. FAILURE HAPPENS. THEN WHAT? • How you feel matters. • What you do matters more.

  17. STEP UP, SO ADULTS CAN BELIEVE • Respect • Eye contact • Word choice • Tone • Responsibility • Time management • Resource finding • Life skills • RESILIENCE: • STEP UP, SO THEY CAN STEP BACK.

  18. SUCCESS NOWIS NOT THE POINT You’re building: • Confidence • Competence • Relationships

  19. Want to be interviewed on the podcast? podcast@askdoctorg.com @AskDocG @AskDoctorG youtube.com/AskDocG

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