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Aug 2024
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2278: [Part 2] If the World is Scary, Ho...

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Episode 2278:

Allison Carmen explores how the Maybe mindset can help children cope with fear and uncertainty. By embracing the idea that, even in challenging times, there are always possibilities for positive outcomes, children can develop resilience and optimism without denying the reality of their fears. This approach empowers them to face the unknown with strength and hope, making them more adaptable and proactive in the face of adversity.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-gift-maybe/201802/if-the-world-is-scary-how-can-our-children-not-be-scared

Quotes to ponder:

"Maybe merely allows my children to stand in the present and see what else is possible for this moment and the future."

"The Maybe mindset doesn’t promise my children that things will go back to the way they were before something bad happened, nor does it deny that bad things are happening in the world."

"Maybe they can find a way to make the world a better place for everyone."

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