Curate your heroes; mimic their habits.

Hey friend — imagine having a pocket full of small, powerful tricks you can use when things feel tough; that’s what I want to help you build today. The idea is called Curate your heroes; mimic their habits. Pick a few people you admire — they can be real (like a coach, a grandparent, a scientist you read about) or make-believe (a character from a book, a superhero, or someone you see in a movie) — and notice not just what they do, but how they do it. Heroes aren’t perfect, but they often have tiny habits that help them stay brave, curious, or kind. Maybe your soccer coach takes three deep breaths before every game and then says, “Do one thing at a time.” Maybe a character in a book always writes down one good thing that happened each day. Those are the kinds of habits you can try on like a pair of shoes: see if they fit you, and if they feel good, keep them. Start small. You don’t need to copy everything about your hero; choose one simple habit and practice it for a week. If your hero is calm in hard moments, try pausing and counting to five before you answer. If they’re curious, try asking one extra question in class or looking up one interesting fact each day. Notice what changes. If something helps you feel steadier or kinder, that’s a win. Be careful about who you pick — some heroes on TV or social media seem cool but do things that aren’t healthy. Curate means choose carefully: pick people who model honesty, courage, learning from mistakes, or kindness, and who make you want to be better, not just look better. You can also make your own hero list and update it as you grow; heroes can change with you. Don’t be afraid to copy habits from everyday heroes too — a sibling who shares, a friend who apologizes, a teacher who organizes their day — those are real-life superpowers. Role-play can be fun: pretend you’re your hero for five minutes before a test or a talk. What would they say? How would they sit? What small step would they take first? Practice makes these habits feel natural, and soon you’ll have your own toolkit to open when you need it. Keep a tiny notebook or a note on your phone with your favorite hero habits and a reminder of why you picked them. Celebrate small wins — finishing a homework item, saying sorry when you hurt someone, or taking a breath instead of yelling — these are signs your mimicry is turning into your own strength. Remember, copying habits doesn’t mean losing yourself. Use heroes to help you grow the parts of you you’re proud of or want to improve. And if something feels too hard, talk to someone you trust — a parent, teacher, or friend — and ask for help practicing. You don’t have to be perfect; you just have to try, learn, and keep curating the best team of heroes for the person you’re becoming.