Here’s an exercise that just might help you worry less this year. Make a list of the ten specific things you worried about the most over the last year. Then review each item on that list with the benefit of hindsight, and ask yourself two questions: 1. Was the worry justified at the time? 2. Did worrying […]
Read More >A new take on resolutions
In the past, I’ve posted suggested resolutions for students and parents, plus another for private counselors. I’ve posted Chip and Dean Heath’s (who teach at Stanford and Duke respectively) “4 Research-Backed Tips for Sticking to Your New Years Resolutions.” I’ve shared Dan Pink’s take on the science of behavioral economics when applied to new year’s resolutions. […]
Read More >Should learning embrace kids’ mistakes?
The Greater Good Science Center based at UC Berkeley sponsors scientific research into social and emotional well-being, and helps educators, families, and leaders apply the findings to their own lives. Their recent piece, Why We Should Embrace Mistakes in School, shares some compelling findings showing that the best way to set students up for long-term […]
Read More >First the good news, or the bad news?
If you have good news and bad news to share with someone, science says that you should deliver the bad news first. Why? Four out of five humans prefer endings that rise rather than deflate. Dan Pink explains more in this (very short) video. And for families awaiting college decisions, remember that every piece of […]
Read More >The 3,000th post
Today is my 3,000th post. Every day, for 3,000 days. In a row. Busy days, slower days, weekends, holidays, and every day in between. The discipline to post every day has been a priceless lesson. Like brushing your teeth, once you make the decision to do it daily, breaking the habit becomes a lot more […]
Read More >Finishing your Common Application?
Seniors, if you’re finishing your Common Application to submit for January deadlines, our free Guide to the 2017/18 Common Application can add some expert tips to that final review. From the essay prompts, to the activity listing, to the additional information section, you can use it for everything from an assist with that one section you’re […]
Read More >Do college rankings really matter?
Our own Arun Ponnusamy has a lot of experience with colleges that routinely top the rankings lists. He attended the University of Chicago, and he read applications at his alma mater, at Caltech, and at UCLA. So it might surprise you to hear him remind students and parents that college rankings do nothing more than […]
Read More >Happy celebrating
Today is a celebratory day for many readers. But even if you don’t officially recognize Christmas on your family calendar, here’s a recommendation—celebrate anyway. Not Christmas, per se, but something that you find celebration-worthy. Need suggestions? Do you have a roof over your head? Are you with your family today? Parents, have you raised good […]
Read More >If you can’t control it, let it go
I wish that positive psychologist Shawn Achor had shared some of his extensive research in his recent piece “Why You Shouldn’t Worry About the Things You Can’t Control.” If you haven’t read his books or listened to his TED Talk, the article might read more like an anecdote than a scientifically proven way to lower […]
Read More >On the benefits of writing well
I really appreciated Jason Fried’s response to writer Tim Ferris’s query asking “8 brilliant people for their best advice”: “Focus on your writing skills. It’s the one thing I’ve found that really helps people stand out. More and more communication is written today. Get great at presenting yourself with words, and words alone, and you’ll be […]
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