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3620: 5 Lessons About Self-Confidence, Play and the Meaning of Work (That I Learned From a Toddler) by Ingrid Y Helander
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Episode 3620:
Ingrid Helander shares five unexpected yet powerful lessons in self-confidence, creativity, and purpose drawn from observing her toddler grandson. Through playful moments and unfiltered honesty, she reveals how reclaiming childlike wonder and emotional authenticity can transform our approach to work and life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/5-lessons-about-self-confidence-play-and-the-meaning-of-work-that-i-learned-from-a-toddler/
Quotes to ponder:
"True confidence comes from the inside, not from what you do or how well you do it."
"He takes his own ideas seriously and has no need to compare them to anyone else’s."
"When he’s done with something, he’s done. And he knows it."
Episode references:
Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Shapes-Brain-Imagination-Invigorates/dp/1583333789
The Whole-Brain Child: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org/
Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
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3620: 5 Lessons About Self-Confidence, Play and the Meaning of Work (That I Learned From a Toddler) by Ingrid Y Helander
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Manage episode 499920495 series 2394213
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3620:
Ingrid Helander shares five unexpected yet powerful lessons in self-confidence, creativity, and purpose drawn from observing her toddler grandson. Through playful moments and unfiltered honesty, she reveals how reclaiming childlike wonder and emotional authenticity can transform our approach to work and life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/5-lessons-about-self-confidence-play-and-the-meaning-of-work-that-i-learned-from-a-toddler/
Quotes to ponder:
"True confidence comes from the inside, not from what you do or how well you do it."
"He takes his own ideas seriously and has no need to compare them to anyone else’s."
"When he’s done with something, he’s done. And he knows it."
Episode references:
Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Shapes-Brain-Imagination-Invigorates/dp/1583333789
The Whole-Brain Child: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org/
Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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