When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic (& What We Can Do About It) with Jennifer Wallace (EP346)
Today's students face unprecedented pressure to succeed, cramming their schedules with AP classes and resume-padding activities, often at the expense of their well-being and relationships. Family incomes and schedules are strained by tutoring fees and athletic commitments, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and self-harm in high-achieving schools. Today's guest, author, Jennifer Wallace explores the root(s) of this toxic culture and is here to offer solutions to develop the resilience and self-confidence for our students to thrive.\n\nEpisode Chapters:\n01:34 |Exploring Toxic Achievement Culture\n08:43 |The Impact of Economic Factors\n15:05 | Combatting Toxic Achievement Culture Through Minimalism\n21:23 | The Importance of Mattering in Children's Lives\n28:12 | Developing an Other-Oriented Mindset\n\n-------------------------------\nLinks Discussed in This Episode |\n\nOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity\n\n\nDiane's Resource: Instagram Post\n\n\nConnect with Jennifer:\n\nWebsite\n\nInstagram\n\n\nBook: Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It\n\n\n\nEpisode Sponsors |\nThe Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!\n\nEnjoy this Podcast?\nPost a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.\xa0\nOrder (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.\n\nQuestions?\nYou can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.\n\nCheckout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.\n\nNeed help decluttering? I'm here to help! If you\u2019ve been struggling with motivation to declutter, I\u2019d love to help you achieve your goals in your home. We\u2019ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your home are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!