10 Reasons Teens Have Anxiety (And How To Help Curb Some Of Them)
“Exposure is the best way to conquer fear but only when it’s done incrementally. Without practice, gentle nudging, and guidance, kids never gain confidence that they can face their fears head-on.”
What Works When Teaching Yourself. A Deep Look At The Autodidact.
It’s neither intelligence nor technique that holds people back from being successful self-taught learners, says Bach. It’s insecurity. Feelings of inadequacy stop curiosity, he says. In Bach’s own field of competitive thinkers, he’s learned that most people who have ambition have a terrible fear that although they’re good, they’re not good enough or smart enough. […]
Stopping And Reflecting Makes People Better At What They Do
Another Take On The Psychology Of Screen Time
It’s Thanksgiving: Here Are Some Benefits Of Practicing Gratitude
Map: How Students Describe Critical Thinking
Why We’re Seeing An (Affluent) Adolescent Mental Health Implosion
“The high rate of maladjustment among affluent adolescents is strikingly counterintuitive. There is a tacit assumption—even among those most affected—that education and money procure well-being, and that if children falter, they will swiftly get the appropriate services. Education and money may once have served as buffers against distress, but that is no longer the case. […]