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Self-Acceptance Vs. Self-Esteem + How to Forgive Yourself

“Be nice to yourself. It’s hard to be happy when someone’s mean to you all the time.” – Christine Arylo Although often used interchangeably, self-esteem and self-acceptance are …

Realistic Expectations

“You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be consistent.” – Unknown Case Study Examples Olivia set high expectations for herself – perfect grades, leadership roles, …

Perfectionism Explored Through the Lens of Positive Disintegration

Guiding Question: “I often feel that classes focused on social-emotional development for gifted individuals try to “teach” me to overcome perfectionism. However, I value my perfectionism in certain …

Understanding Impulse Control

Guiding Question (from a student): How do impulsive behaviors happen? What goes on in the brain? Impulse control is a critical skill, especially when it comes to navigating …

Simultaneous Discoveries and Invention

Definitions “Independent execution” and “simultaneous discoveries” refers to the phenomenon where multiple individuals or groups, working separately, come up with the same scientific discovery or invention at roughly …

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Creative Self-Actualization

In this lesson, we’ll explore the connection between creativity, self-actualization, and personal growth, especially for intellectually driven individuals who are often constantly striving to reach their fullest potential. …

Bloom’s Taxonomy For Reading, Writing, and Creativity

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a framework for categorizing different levels of cognitive learning, first introduced in the 1950s by educational psychologist Benjamin Bloom and his colleagues. It was designed …

Imposter Syndrome + How to Take a Compliment

Guiding Quotes “I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.” – Groucho Marx “I have written eleven books, but each time I think, …

Strategies to Beat Performance Anxiety

Why is public speaking feared more than death? Why do some people fail a test even when they know the answers? And why do I play my guitar …

Effective Leadership

Guiding Quotes “A leader has to be able to do anything, but can’t do everything.” – Plutarch “All leadership takes place through the communication of ideas to the …