A Simple Reset to Boost Your Daughter’s Motivation

 A Fresh Start for You & Your Daughter

We’re in that stretch of the school year where everything can feel like a drag. The excitement of the new year has faded, winter is lingering, and motivation? It might be slipping—for both you and your daughter.

Maybe she’s feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork, struggling with friendships, or just stuck in a rut. Maybe you’re feeling drained, trying to keep her motivated while managing everything else on your plate.

But here’s the good news: we don’t have to wait for spring to bring a fresh start.

This week, I’m inviting you and your daughter to do a little mental and emotional reset to shake off the winter blues, clear away negative energy, and bring more light, clarity, and motivation into your lives.

This Week’s Focus: Loving Kindness Meditation

To start, I’m sharing a Loving Kindness Meditation—a simple practice that helps build compassion for yourself, your daughter, her friends, and even those people who might be causing frustration or stress.

When school feels overwhelming, friendships feel tough, or motivation is low, it’s easy to be hard on ourselves and those around us. This meditation helps shift that energy, bringing in kindness, patience, and a fresh perspective.

Why This Matters Right Now

It’s easy to feel stuck this time of year, but we can break the cycle by making small, intentional shifts.

• If your daughter is feeling unmotivated with school, this practice can help her reset and approach challenges with more clarity.
• If she’s struggling with friendships, it can remind her to treat herself and others with kindness.
• If she’s feeling overwhelmed, this gives her a way to slow down, breathe, and refocus.

And let’s be honest—as parents, we need this too. Life is busy, parenting is tough, and taking a few moments to center yourself makes a huge difference in how you show up for your daughter.

Let’s clear away what no longer serves us and make space for more light, motivation, and renewal this season. 

If your daughter struggles with motivation, you’re not alone! My Motivation Toolkit Course gives her the tools to find and sustain motivation while providing you with strategies to support her—without nagging.

•  3 Science-Backed Motivation Tips
•  How to Be a Supportive Guide (Video for Parents)
• Procrastination Styles & How to Overcome Them
•  Daily Affirmation Videos & Guided Meditation
•  Comprehensive Worksheets & Resources

Give your daughter the boost she needs to stay motivated and confident!  Click here to learn more.

Looking for More Support?

If your daughter needs more encouragement, connection, and guidance, she doesn’t have to do it alone.

The Brave Girl Tribe (5th-8th Grade) and The Brave Girl High School Group provide a safe, supportive space where girls can connect, gain confidence, and get tools to navigate friendships, school stress, and personal growth.

These groups meet online and offer:
✅ Weekly/Biweekly coaching calls
✅ A private, positive community of peers
✅ Practical strategies for handling social challenges
✅ A place where your daughter feels seen, heard, and supported

If this sounds like something your daughter could benefit from, click here to learn more and join us!

Let’s help our girls move forward with confidence and connection. 

With kindness,

Laura Hayes
Founder of The Brave Girl Project
Life Coach for Tween & Teen Girls
www.TheBraveGirlProject.com
[email protected]

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