HOW THIS WORKS
Making #WYSE Work!
1 – Set The Stage
Prepare yourself for success by surrounding yourself with healthy relationships and make the decision to avoid distractions (like peer pressure, substance abuse, and more).
2 – Dream Big
Find what makes you come alive and begin pursuing it with passion.
3 – Bring A Friend
Once you are on your way, don’t just keep it to yourself. Help a friend get started on their own journey
GET INSPIRED
Featured Story
Check out this featured story. Young people just like you are working to pursue their passions and make an impact. You can too.
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GET HEALTHY
Take the pledge
Stand with thousands of other young people around the state as they work to build better lives and communities. It all starts with knowing you’re not alone. Watch the video for a bit of inspiration.
Live The Good Life
We all do have choices. But, the truth is, there are lots of things that will influence your life that are beyond your control. That makes the choices you make important. In this section, we will talk a little about the choices you can make to build a good life. They help create a safety net for when life gives you something unexpected. These tips will make chasing your dreams a lot easier. Just remember, they aren’t magic. You have to work at it. So what are you waiting for?
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GET THE FACTS
Prescription drugs are not to be taken lightly.
For more surprising facts, see below
So What’s This All About?
It’s simple. You’ve got great potential. That doesn’t have to be something like being a rock star or famous actor either. You’ve got the potential to make a real difference in your community by just being the best version of you. We can probably all agree that being healthy is a great step in the right direction. That’s what this page is all about… getting the facts about what to avoid so that you can be the happy healthy you we know you can be. You have probably heard about all the typical stuff to avoid (drugs, alcohol, etc.) but even things like prescription drugs – the stuff that doctors prescribe – can get in the way.
Explore more here.
All things being equal…
oh, come on! We all know that not all things are equal. Click on a topic below to gain a sense of the unique challenges that each one poses on your way to success.
GET STARTED
The world is full of cool things just waiting for you.
So what are you waiting for? Get started!
1 – Set The Stage
Great plans work better with great preparation. Before you get ahead of yourself, be sure to lay a solid foundation. Strong relationships, mentors, safe places, healthy lifestyles (and more) will all increase your chances for success.
2 – Dream Big
It’s your life. As far as anyone knows, you only get one shot at it. So why not reach for the stars? Find things that make you come alive and pursue them enthusiastically. In the end, you may decide to do something different but you can always have the satisfaction of knowing that you gave it a go.
3 – Bring A Friend
When pursuing your passions, it’s not nearly as fun to do it alone. That’s why it’s important to inspire and
encourage your friends to chase after their dreams too. In the end, even if you are pursuing different passions from them, your shared pursuit will be the kind of bond that can last a lifetime.