“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 different from one another. Self-esteem refers to how you see yourself. Self-acceptance is about feeling satisfied with your life even with your past mistakes and flaws. True …
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“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, first chair in band, and excelling in sports – all while preparing for college. As the pressure built, she began overthinking every decision. Any grade on any …
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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 situations and actually feel discouraged when it’s framed as a negative trait. Can we have an honest discussion about the pros and cons of perfectionism?” First of …
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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 stress and social situations. Impulsive behaviors often arise in moments of pressure, where emotions can override rational thought. So, what triggers these reactions, and what’s happening in …
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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. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is often represented as a pyramid, but it’s important to note that Maslow himself never actually drew a pyramid. The pyramid itself is …
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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, ‘Uh-oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody, and they’re going to find me out.'” – Maya Angelou “No matter what we’ve …
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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 better alone than when I am on stage? To answer these questions (and attempt to remedy these situations), I put together modern research from a variety of …
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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 minds of others.” – Charles Cooley “To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt “Boss is a job. Leader is …
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Definition: Bibliotherapy is a form of creative arts therapy that leverages reading and storytelling as tools to enhance an individual’s well-being and quality of life. Definition: Social emotional journaling (SEL journaling) is a writing practice designed to enhance affective skills by allowing individuals to reflect on their thoughts and feelings. This process can promote self-awareness, …
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Opening Quotes: “Expectations tend to rise with accomplishment. The better you’re performing, the more you demand of yourself and the less you notice incremental gains. Appreciating progress depends on remembering how your past self would see your current achievements. If you knew five years ago what you’d accomplish now, how proud would you have been?” …
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