Everyday Superpowers is an interactive journaling workshop introducing girls 13–15 to a practical tool they can use to understand their feelings, untangle difficult thoughts and recognize patterns in their lives. The program will launch in Newmarket with up to 40 youth through two free workshops.

Girls this age are navigating comparison, social pressure and growing independence in a world of constant digital distraction. Journaling creates something increasingly rare: quiet space to unplug, reflect on what they're experiencing, and listen to their own thoughts.

The workshop is built around three Sheros — Self-Care Clare, Self-Esteem Jean and Self-Forgiveness Fern. Each topic explores why it matters, what can get in the way, and practical ways to apply these ideas in everyday life.

Practical skills include what healthy boundaries look like and how to communicate them clearly and respectfully.

After each presentation, participants put the topic into practice using a different technique, including prompted, list and two-column journaling. These provide practical ways to write and reflect beyond simply recording their day.

Each writing session is followed by group discussion, giving participants a chance to hear different perspectives and learn from one another while exploring the topic.

The aim is to introduce journaling as a lifelong tool for reflection and self-awareness — something that requires little more than a pen and paper and can be returned to whenever it's needed.

A brief anonymous survey will establish participants’ current journaling habits and gather feedback after the workshop. Where possible, a one-month follow-up through the host will assess whether participants continued journaling and found it useful.

The goal is to help girls listen to themselves, better understand their feelings, give themselves space to work through challenges, and recognize the strengths they already have as they navigate growing up.