Confidence in Children Is Earned Through Failure, Not Comfort
A child who has never been allowed to fail grows into an adult who’s terrified of trying. And sadly, they’ll never realise or admit it.
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When Indian Identity Gets Confined to Language, What Do We Lose as a Nation?
Be part of the nation on the move. Stop acting as roadblocks, or potholes, in her path. Let’s not reduce patriotism to mean just a state or district or town, or even lane.
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Decision Making in Children Is Emotional Training in Disguise
“The report is due next week. I need to finish it today.”“I’ll have salad for lunch.”“This year I’ll go on more vacations than buying a new car.” Simple decisions, isn’t it? That’s how it is for the adults. It’s a neat, logical exercise where you choose between options A and B. Or a Yes or…
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Education & Empowerment | General | Growth | Personal Development | personal growth | self improvement
Boredom Is the Gatekeeper of Original Thought
Don’t go rushing to rescue those who are feeling bored. Look at them as undergoing a much-needed cognitive development. Intervening is depriving them of a chance to grow.
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Communication Skills Are Not About Grammar
Being able to communicate clearly in any language is a powerful skill that cannot, and should not, be ignored.
Let’s begin the year with this intention – to improve the communication skills, one language at a time. -
How Politeness Became the Most Misunderstood Strength of Our Time
Not being able to speak politely shows a lack of self-confidence; as if the person’s hiding behind that aggressive language to cover up.
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13 Books in a Year: What My Broken Reading Habit Taught Me About Modern Life
Let’s begin this year with a fresh resolve (I intentionally didn’t say ‘new’ and chose ‘fresh’) to read more. If we read more, it’ll be easier to motivate the children to read more.
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Approval Addiction Is Just Energy Mismanagement
Once you get into the habit of making your own decisions, prioritising yourself before others, your desperate need for validation will calm down on its own.
