Thrive Youth Board

Lead with purpose, not pressure

Empowering young adults and teens to lead the way toward healthier, more connected lives — offline and on purpose.

Young people stacking their hands together as a team

Join the movement

Why youth?

  • Youth understand the pressure of constant connectivity
  • They know what actually works with their peers
  • They can model healthy habits for others
  • They deserve a seat at the table

What is it?

A group of passionate students committed to creating positive change around screen use, mental health, and authentic connection among their peers.

Why it matters

  • In a world more connected than ever, many feel more isolated than ever
  • Teen anxiety, depression, and loneliness are at historic highs
  • Screens often replace face-to-face connection
  • Adults make the rules — but teens live the reality
We are growing

Be a founding member and help structure the board

Our organization has a lot of knowledge and skills — but not your perspective. You get to determine which workshops will benefit the board most and structure programs that will benefit your peers.

Current guidelines

  • Members are age 15 to 26 years old
  • Monthly meetings are virtual, with a plan to add in-person local meetings
  • There are no geographic boundaries for members — you can live anywhere
  • There is no limit to board size (for now)
  • Members gain board experience, serve on committees of interest (finance, marketing, events, and more), earn volunteer hours, and develop skills in tailored workshops

Resources for teens and young adults

Free printable guides you can use on your own or with a group.

Cover of the What Am I Here For? - Purpose Journaling guide
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Purpose is a protective factor — not a luxury

“What Am I Here For?” — Purpose Journaling

Journaling prompts that help move you beyond performance and pressure to explore what you actually care about, what energizes you, and what kind of person you want to become.

Download “What Am I Here For” (PDF)
Cover of the Who Am I? - A Social Media and Identity Guide for Teens guide
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The profile is not the person, but it feels like one

“Who Am I?” — A Social Media & Identity Guide for Teens

A 4-page journal to explore the gap between your online self and who you actually are. The Mirror Check is a simple 4-step framework for pausing, comparing, anchoring, and choosing authenticity.

Download “Who Am I, Really” (PDF)
Cover of the The Scroll Break: a 4-Step Anxiety Reset guide
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The scroll is a stimulant — it is not rest

The Scroll Break: a 4-Step Anxiety Reset

A practical, printable guide that helps you understand what scrolling does to your nervous system and build a simple reset habit. Includes a 4-step framework, reflection questions, and a write-in reset plan.

Download “The Scroll Break” (PDF)
Cover of the The Wind Down guide
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Sleep — optimizing your brain

The Wind Down

A 4-step framework with reflection questions that helps build a simple, screen-free 30-minute wind-down routine you can stick to. Your brain does its most important work while sleeping — filing memories, regulating emotions, growing.

Download “The Wind Down” (PDF)
Cover of the The Blank Page guide
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Boredom isn’t a bug. It’s a feature

The Blank Page

A printable guide to rediscover the creative power of unplugged time. Designed for individual reflection or group use, it walks you through a simple framework for turning restless moments into meaningful ones — no screens required.

Download “The Blank Page” guide (PDF)

Youth Board FAQ

Who can join the Thrive Youth Board?

Members are 15 to 26 years old. There are no geographic boundaries, so you can live anywhere, and there is currently no limit to board size.

How often does the Youth Board meet?

Monthly meetings are virtual, with a plan to add in-person local meetings.

What do Youth Board members gain?

Members gain board experience, opportunities to serve on committees of interest (finance, marketing, events, and more), volunteer hours, and skills developed in tailored workshops.