I am currently doing a course called Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods with Angela Duckworth out of University of Pennsylvania. One of the studies she facilitated was how self-discipline was a bigger predictor of academic success than IQ in Grade 8 students. Continue reading
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December is a month full of extremes. Excitement, overwhelm, joy, to-do lists, concerts, sleeplessness, surprises, routine, indulgence and going without. Continue reading
I am currently taking a Resilience Skills: Positive Psychology Course through the University of Pennsylvania. Professor Karen Reivich talks about thinking traps. Our thoughts become our emotions and reactions and truly set the stage for how resilient we can be. Continue reading