How "PX2: Becoming Me" empowered young people to seize new opportunities

A group of young people from the YMCA recently completed the PX2: Becoming Me course, a 10-unit personal development course aimed at encouraging self-awareness, positive thinking, and goal-setting. Prior to the course, many of the participants struggled with low self-confidence and a negative mindset of their abilities. These young people often felt uncertain about their future and hesitant to take advantage of new opportunities, particularly those that involved stepping into leadership roles or engaging in public projects.

The PX2: Becoming Me course provided these young people with a new way of thinking. Through a series of reflective exercises and discussions, the course challenged them to change the picture of themselves and their potential. By encouraging positive thinking and equipping them with practical tools to set and pursue personal goals, the course helped them break free from limiting beliefs. Participants began to adopt a more constructive and empowered mindset, allowing them to see themselves as capable of achieving more than they had previously imagined.

This change in mindset quickly translated into action. 2 participants, who once hesitated at the thought of joining leadership initiatives or participating in large-scale projects, used their newfound confidence to apply for the Cumberland Lodge Youth and Democracy project, taking place later this year. This opportunity, which focuses on youth engagement in civic life and leadership, would have seemed far out of reach before the PX2: Becoming Me course. However, the course's emphasis on self-belief and resilience gave these young people the push they needed to pursue it.

The impact of PX2: Becoming Me on these young people has been transformative. The course not only helped them develop a more positive outlook on their lives and abilities, but also motivated them to step forward into opportunities they once thought were unattainable. The Cumberland Lodge project will now give them a platform to further explore their potential, contributing to both their personal growth and their role in shaping social change. Without the PX2: Becoming Me experience, it is unlikely that these young participants would have had the confidence or mindset to seize this life-changing opportunity.

We can’t wait to see the impact this new opportunity is going to have on these 2 fantastic young people as they are already so excited to be taking part.