Is your child overwhelmed? Then this will help . . .
The upcoming test . . .
Grades . . . friends . . .
TV . . . Social Media . . . . Quarantine . . .
YIKES. Where can we buy them a "Super Teen Cape"?
OVERWHELM can lead to procrastination, stress, misguided decisions and so much more.
In this podcast episode, learn 3 techniques that are here to the rescue.
They aren't a "superman cape", but they are close. In fact, these 3 things will serve them well as they navigate that last season with you AND turn into pure gold as they navigate life without you.
[2:46] Point 1: Patterns and Structure - Help them create THEIR structure using this simple step. It will automatically elevate the power of "NO" and the power of "I'll think about that tomorrow!"
[6:22] Point 2: Cue the Habits & Small Successes - Teach your kids this "science experiment" and watch them take advantage of habits. Yes, they can train their brain to experience success.
[11:34] Point 3:...
Fear No More
Does achieving “big things” seem daunting? Admit it, our “little small voice” can often be heard shouting “Who do you think you are? That’s way too big a dream for you!”
Imagine being a young adult and being told to dream big dreams. Great advice, but it often puts the cart before the horse. Surviving ACT/SAT, college applications, internships, a first job, or high school graduation can easily fall in the “fear” category, and the “huge” category to most. Huge & Fear quickly translate into a perception of “hard”.
“Missed Kicks Makes Brain See Smaller Goal Posts”
Hadley Leggett thru the Wired website writes of a fascinating study on perception vs. accomplishment:
“In a study of 23 non-football athletes who each kicked 10 field goals, researchers found that players’ performance directly affected their perception of the size of the goal: After a series of missed kicks, athletes...
