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Step 23

Paying Attention to Who Affects You Positively

The people around you can strongly affect:


  • your confidence

  • your energy

  • your motivation

  • your stress

  • your behavior


Freshman year is a good time to start noticing which people consistently make you feel:


  • calmer

  • more supported

  • more motivated

  • more comfortable being yourself


This is not really about popularity. It’s more about influence.

Core Idea

The people around you quietly shape your experience.

Your One Action

Start your People Map. 


Add one person who positively affects your school experience. Then finish:


  • “I usually feel more ______ around them.”

  • “One thing they do that affects me positively is ______.”


Examples:

  • include people

  • stay calm

  • encourage others

  • make things feel less stressful

  • help you laugh

  • motivate you

  • listen well

  • make you feel accepted


Optional category tags:


  • calming

  • motivating

  • grounding

  • encouraging

  • energizing

  • trustworthy

People Map

Optional Prompt Answer

Deeper Reflection

How do you usually feel after spending time with the people who affect you positively? Why do you think that matters long-term?

Life Question
Who at school makes it easier for you to ask questions, participate, or feel comfortable, and what do they do that helps?

Progress Saved

Freshman

PHASE 4: Relationships, Visibility, and Self-Advocacy
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