Wonderful summary of why belief in yourself is crucial to your vitality. Thank you for sharing your expertise and wisdom. Teachers and mentors that believe in our abilities can transform us.
I'd definitely recommend my friend Jennifer Wallace's book "Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It."
It's a brilliant examination the rise of “toxic achievement culture” overtaking our kids' and parents' lives, and most importantly is full of solutions.
Wow this was so spot on! I love following you and always feel empowered to be a
better version of myself after reading anything and everything you write. Thank you!
Thank you! I'm glad you are finding these newsletters to be useful!
This was such an incredible article. So well written and informative, and I will be sharing it with loved ones and friends. Thank you
Thank you! I hope they enjoy :)
Wonderful summary of why belief in yourself is crucial to your vitality. Thank you for sharing your expertise and wisdom. Teachers and mentors that believe in our abilities can transform us.
Exactly!
Excellent! I would also be curious to hear your take on overly high expectations: e.g.,the pressure placed on a child labeled a genius.
I'd definitely recommend my friend Jennifer Wallace's book "Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It."
It's a brilliant examination the rise of “toxic achievement culture” overtaking our kids' and parents' lives, and most importantly is full of solutions.
Just love Dr Boardman's opinion pieces. Never a disappointment. Keep them coming….
Thank you! I am glad people are finding these pieces to be helpful. :)
Really interesting and surprisingly intuitive.
So true & so appropriate as I’m recovering from surgery & working on regaining my strength & skills. Thank you
I hope this helps!
Wonderful information about raising strong but graceful children
Thank you