Mental Health affects everyone says Youth Activists.
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Soul of a Citizen awakens within us the desire and the ability to make our voices heard and our actions count. We can lead lives worthy of our convictions. A book of inspiration and integrity, Soul of a Citizen is an antidote to the twin scourges of modern life—powerlessness and cynicism.
The wisdom acquired during C. T. Vivian’s nine decades is generously shared in It’s in the Action, the civil rights legend’s memoir of his life and times in the movement.
People wildly underestimate the odds that others will help us, says social psychologist Heidi Grant. From strangers to colleagues to friends, we think people are likely to reject our request, and that leads to people not asking for help as much as we should.
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We identified 8 reasons why this might be true for many introverts.
Humans have a natural instinct to help others. Imagine walking up to a stranger on the subway and asking them for their seat.
Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of Hint, the company that is best known for making unsweetened flavor water. Amy talks to Kara about how to overcome self-doubt, how to deal with other people who doubt you, and the one question you should ask yourself when you're afraid to do something.
Your inner dialogue can either inspire and motivate you to do your best or it can be the one thing that stands between you and living your best life. Studies consistently show self-compassion is the key to feeling and doing your best.
Steve Francis is a three-time NBA All-Star who played for the Houston Rockets, the Orlando Magic, and the New York Knicks. Steve’s rise to NBA stardom wasn’t an easy one, however. He overcame much adversity in his childhood.
Jamie Kern Lima is proof that you can conquer self-doubt. Her belief that she could succeed helped her develop a billion-dollar cosmetic company. But she got rejected and turned down many times along the way.
Ally Love is the in-arena host of the Brooklyn Nets, and she’s a Peloton instructor. Ally’s successful career path has taught her that it’s important to value progress over perfection.