Self-Esteem

Which gender has the toughest time with self-esteem? Assume that we're only comparing high-school age kids. Who has the toughest time keeping their self-esteem high? What does that gender have to deal with that the other does not?

Below is a TED talk by Dr. Ivan Joseph. Dr. Joseph is the AD and soccer coach at Ryerson University. In this TED talk, he talks about self-confidence, self-esteem, and the importance of these in our daily lives.

Born Good?

Can infants tell right from wrong? And if so, how would you know? Come to Yale's Baby Lab.

Watch the clip here!

Carry On

The above video clip is from ESPN and is a tremendously inspirational story about dedication, persistence, and adversity. Enjoy!

Please comment your reactions to this piece. You will get points!

Source: ESPN SC Featured: Carry On

Your Memory Under Stress

Watch the above video clip to deepen your understanding of how our memory is affected by stress and distractions.

Source: Brain Games - National Geographic

Preparing for Defeat

Read the nbcnews.com article by Melissa Dahl, about the sports psychology involved in the Olympics. Pretty deep stuff… What are your thoughts about competing at such a high level? What would you do to prepare? To win, do you need to prepare for defeat?

Respond to this post with your personal reflection on the article.

Source: NBCnews.com - Melissa Dahl