Aha Moments!

What the teens have to say about the workshop…

Growing your Strongest Story workshop made me realise that…

… It is important to take charge of your own life, to be selfless and caring. This year my outlook on life became drastically negative but this workshop has helped me through dealing with my problems in a better way.

… I can be a better person. The best workshop ever! It showed me a whole new world of thinking.

… Your mindset is everything!

… There is a strong direction to follow that fits my personality and isn't difficult to find.

… There is no limit to my abilities. I belong somewhere that will bring me happiness and no one can make that decision for me. I must make a plan of action to finally have the story of my dreams.

… I am not alone.

… Every decision that I make has a huge impact on my future and that I must follow certain steps to make sure I am the best version of myself.

… I have many strengths I did not know of.

… I need to start focusing on my values and feel secure with myself. I should start being more thankful and grateful for all that I have.

… I do not know myself as well as I thought. I do know it is important to explore my personality to set future goals. And to trust my passions and interests.

… The story the Lord has set out for me is worth investing in, and then the ability to share that story is just as powerful. Thank you so much!

… I am who I am because of God and I must just stay true to myself and my passions and I must not worry.

… I have a lot of strengths and that I should learn to use them while wisely.

… I need to re-align/ rethink most things. It helped me realise certain aspects I didn't think about.

… I do not have to do everything to please others. My choices will result in my own contentment.

… Everyone is unique and different. I realised my strong points and values and to appreciate everyone around me.

… All of us are different and unique but that makes us special. I learned to not be afraid to express myself. Thank you.

… It will help me with my creative writing essays.

… I have a purpose and my values go deeper than just being a word in my vocabulary.

… I can think a lot deeper. I'm still learning about my purpose, there is still much to learn.

… Your future depends on you, your strengths and your values.

… It is important to make decisions for myself.

… I must be willing to take the next step and to never stop moving forward.

… In order for me to achieve my goals and dreams in life I need to work diligently.

… We are not alone in this world, there will always be people who will support us. Life is the decisions that you make so don't be afraid of it. Do what you're passionate about and live the life you can.

… I should write my story with the influence of my values.

… I have more than one purpose and realise what values are important to me and how I should live my life.

… I should keep working hard because I can make my dreams reality.

… I am not alone in my uncertainty about the future.

… I need to be more open and interactive with people.

… I realized my passions. It made me grateful for the people in my life that I admire.

… You must create your own character and you can do it!

… I am artistic and I should fight for my dreams.

… There are more options out in the world for me and I'm going to keep my options open.

… You can take control of your life.

… You should live in every moment but focus on your future.

… I realised that I can pursue my dreams.

… It helped me understand my passions and career field a bit better. I can take control of my story.

… I can overcome challenges. I can set my own path.

… I should work more on myself. I should find out what I want to do in the future and what my plans are.

… Making a career decision is very important.

… Our life belongs to God. Never give up, have goals and be kind.

… There is a place for everybody in this world. You're the main character in your story don't let people decide for you.

… There is always something to be thankful for. You don't have to figure it all out at once. I can be the best version of myself if I truly try.

… I have special passions and a unique way to my story. I learned that my story is just as important as the story of others

… I can be a strong character and that it is important to pursue my passions.

… I am not alone. I am strong. I can be confident.

“…I must be kind to myself and that I am indeed good enough.”

“…I must use my strengths to contribute to a greater purpose and that is definitely possible to grow and contribute to something big!”

“…I should start writing my own story - a good story of compassion, bravery, courage and love. But most importantly, a story to remember.”

“…my flaws do not define me, because my strengths overtake them. I will be the best version of myself.”

“…I still have much potential to be unlocked.”

“…it’s okay to be raw and vulnerable and allow yourself space for growth.”

“…my choices will determine my future.”

“…I actually have a purpose and my dreams and goals are within reach - as long as I stay true to myself and work hard.”

“…life is hard and beautiful at the same time.”

“…I have the potential to become the best version of myself, while helping others also achieve better things.”

“…I must believe in myself and have the courage to make my story one that’s worth telling!”

“…I can join the dots and figure out what I want to do with my life.”

“…it’s really important to think about who I am - what are my strengths and my passions.”

Hi girls,   

Don’t you just love a great story? Whether it’s a movie with friends, curled up on the couch binging on a series, a good book on a rainy afternoon, a reel on YouTube or a standout Insta story. 

If there’s a good story to be heard, our guess is you’re probably all in! But stories do way more than just give us goose bumps, tears and laughter. Great stories move us, pull at us and change us. They make us think a little deeper, be more ready to love and less likely to hate. They push us to believe that the impossible is possible; and even teach us what things are worth living for and worth dying for. 

Our days @StrongestStory revolve around stories and we love it! So when an invite arrived for us to attend a morning movie premiere, we quickly made the executive decision that a little sneak out of the office was totally acceptable. Morning coffee turned into strawberry slush-puppie and breakfast became popcorn and whispers. Who could possibly dream up a more perfect research project? 

The lights dimmed and the music intensified …finally the story had begun. 

It started as every good story should, with a main character who wanted  something good – she wanted life. In between handfuls of salty popcorn, we found ourselves cheering on our young heroine. But of course, no great story was ever made without conflict. And before long we were holding our breath as obstacles were thrown at her. Was she going to dig deep and rise up? Would she muster enough courage to overcome? We waited in the dark, excited to see how she was going to find a way to get what she longed for?  But she didn’t. 

By now we were chewing on hard popcorn kernels and prodding at tasteless slush. We looked at one another in dismay as we slowly watched the circumstances crush her. She sunk to anything but a hero. She never got to where she wanted to go, she never found the courage to overcome and she never changed for the better. The movie ended with her becoming bitter and broken. Wait, what? How could the movie end like that? It made for a sad and rather lifeless story. We walked outside into the bright light that day totally deflated, but also more determined than ever. Determined to help young women find ways to grow courage, overcome their challenges and live stronger stories? 

It was back to coffee and the drawing board of creating Growing your Strongest Story. What’s the solution to this problem? Why are there so many bad and sad stories? We think it’s because too much of our time is spent swiping and liking other people’s stories and that we completely forget to grow our own story.

As young people in today's crazy world, we are desperately trying to tell an authentic story, but we lose direction, we lack resilience, we make careless choices and ultimately, we’re left feeling confused about who we really are. This doesn’t make for a good story. So the question is… will our lives become just another uninspiring story that people will scroll past? Or is it possible for us to grow a story that stands out – one that changes us and changes the world around us. Can you be the heroine of a great story? The answer is yes, it is possible. You can be the heroine of your own story and you have what it takes. This is your strongest story and it’s a really good one!  

We can't wait to join you on the adventure of discovering more about yourself. As we journey together, we're going to look inwards, upwards and outwards and we're going to help you plant some unique seedlings that we know, when well-watered and placed in the right environment, will help you grow a resilient, beautiful and very strong life story!

Let’s begin the adventure…