- 1). Understand the root of the problem the teenage girl needs help with. Communicate with her about the feelings she is experiencing and determine the specific cause of her pain. It is important that you understand her personal feelings about the issue so you can choose an inspirational saying that will speak to her heart.
- 2). Research inspirational quotes and sayings that have been written about the problem she is facing. Check out your local library or bookstore for inspirational or self-help books that might contain appropriate quotes. These also make excellent gifts for girls who are going through a tough time and looking for an uplifting message. Many websites like Inspiration Online, Quote Garden and Think Exist also have a wide selection of inspirational quotes available for free.
- 3). Choose sayings that are specific and relate to her particular hardship. For example, if she is going through a difficult break up, you might select this saying from Nicholas Sparks: "You're going to come across people in your life who will say all the right words at all the right times. But in the end, it's always their actions you should judge them by. It's actions, not words, that matter."
- 4). Write a short inspirational quote of your own based on your personal experience. An inspirational quote is one that not only gives advice but also demonstrates that this struggle is something that can be overcome. Consider writing the inspirational saying on a nice stationery or greeting card.
- 5). Allow time for open and honest communication about the inspirational saying. She may have questions about how to follow the quote's advice or how to achieve the message of the saying. It is important that you be there to answer her questions and guide her through the hardship.
- 6). Encourage her to create inspirational sayings of her own. Give her a journal and ask her to jot down some ideas about what she would say to a friend who was going through a similar situation. Once she has written some quotes, tell her to read over them and brainstorm ways that she could implement her sayings into her everyday life.
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