One of the biggest stressors teenagers face is deciding what they want to do in their life. Whether that is go into academics, enter the job market, volunteer, or go into trade schools. This decision can weigh heavily on a teenager and young adults. The Careers of the Future Index was created by Gallup and Amazon to help rank different careers based on several categories to help determine how favorable the potential career is economically. "The role is assigned a CFI score -- the higher the number, the more economically viable a job is". Gallup and Amazon took a poll among 15 year olds to figure out which jobs the teenagers would expect to have by the time they turn 30. Read the article below to find out the results and see more on how this tool can be beneficial in your teenager deciding on a career path. #CFI #Amazon #Gallup #careers #decisions #future #innovation #futuregazing  https://lnkd.in/e763mG-3

According to researchers, teenagers should be getting 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. However, "an estimated 2 in 3 teenagers regularly sleep less than the recommended amount, and screen time may be responsible for sleep deprivation and other problems." Smart phones, VR headsets, and newer electronics are starting to become a staple in teenagers lives. However, these devices produce blue light which can trick your body into staying awake and being alert. Having a routine sleep schedule is beneficial to everyone at all ages, but especially teenagers. Click the article below to read more about how screen time may be playing a role in your teenager's lack of sleep, as well as an educational video, and tips on how to improve their sleeping environment. #technology #sleep #screentime #sleepschedule #bluelight #teenagers #growth #futuregazing https://lnkd.in/gzjiWjM

Mike Wimmer graduated from Carolina University this past May at the age of 14! While pursuing his bachelor's degree, Wimmer was running two tech companies, starting up a third company, as well as working for the US military on an artificial intelligence project. Despite, being busy he still finds time to enjoy playing video games and building Legos. Read this fascinating article about how Mike Wimmer was able to achieve a work-life balance and what he is looking forward to working on in the future. #MikeWimmer #tech #techcompanies #2023graduate #worklifebalance #innovation #teenager #futuregazing https://lnkd.in/g2vsNQBu

Over the past few months, Canada has been experiencing one of the most destructive wildfires in recent years. To this day, the wildfires are still happening. These wildfires have caused serious problems for residents in Canada and the United States, as well as the wildlife in the areas. Avyn Riewe, a 14 year old, saved several animals when fleeing with her family. Read her first hand account of what she experienced and how she is feeling now. #AvynRiewe #Canadawildfires #wildfires #climatechange #Canadafires #teenagers #innovation #futuregazing https://lnkd.in/eyg9fVkw

Teenagers are under a lot of pressure these days to figure out their future while juggling school, activities, jobs, social lives, sleep, etc. Understanding your teenager's well-being is important. "Scientists at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign report adolescents who feel a greater sense of purpose may be happier and more satisfied with life in comparison to their peers who feel less purposeful." Click the link below to learn more about their research. #wellbeing #teenagers #mentalhealth #happiness #futuregazing  https://lnkd.in/eE4KqFtG