Just look up five life-saving freezes every human needs to hear

by Joe Beckman

In this teen mental health book for parents, teachers, and youth leaders, international speaker Joe Beckman takes the popular presentations he's shared with over 1,500 schools, to create truly empowered mentors―and reconnected kids. "I often find myself dispensing advice that came directly from Joe's words." ― Jim Tobin, 8th-grade science teacher More than ever, kids are feeling the burn of living in the fast-paced, do-it-all, win-at-any-cost, boredom-is-bad, hyperconnected-yet-totally-disconnected society we surround them with. More than ever, they are looking for answers. They are looking to their parents, teachers, coaches, youth pastors, mentors . . . and as the adults who are answering, what are we telling them? What are the most important messages ALL kids need to hear in today's world? Teaching kids to thrive and regulate emotions may seem like a challenge. Especially when parenting teens with depression and anxiety, it's hard to know the right thing to say. Just Look Up is a small book that tackles this big task ― providing concise and practical advice that fits into everyday dinner table and youth group conversations. Combining humor, authenticity, and heart, Joe Beckman shares five specific phrases he believes all kids (and adults) need to hear. The result is a refreshing, authentic, and down-to-earth approach to finding self-worth, resilience, confidence, joy, and maybe most importantly, human connection. In this quick and inspirational read, This kids mental health book blends the modern understanding of Matt Haig's Notes on an Anxious Planet with the practical applicability of What Great Teachers Do Different. It's time to lift up our heads, shake off the fog, reconnect――and do it together. "A great read with much-needed messaging for all ages and audiences―especially now when human connection is needed more than ever." ― Tina Uphoff, health coach, fitness trainer, and mom

168 pages, Paperback

Published January 3, 2023

Reviews

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a teacher, this book hit the feels. I watch kids every day walk in and out of my classroom feeling hopeless and as Beckman referenced in his book, it isn't always the ones you would expect. What I love about his message is it is simple: Human Connection. Then he goes on to give 5 easy phrases to help us be more connected with ourselves and others. Through his phrases : Love YOU, Push Through, Just Look Up, Fail on, and Yeah Toast, he gives readers an easy guide to connecting with those around them. What he also does is make connections through story telling and examples in his own life. He isn't selling this false put together life. No one actually has that, but there are those who put the work in each to day to do better. It is a quick, light hearted read that will touch your heart strings and give you hope that you can make a difference by evening doing one of his five simple phrases.

[Janette Bentley · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a therapist and a mother who is currently raising a teenager daughter who is an athlete and was just diagnosed with a potential back fracture (waiting for MRI results) I felt this was written for me and my kiddo!!! It was awesome and I am recommending it to clients!

[Kari Marsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly motivating! A positive look on life which isn’t always so easy or positive