
Only as good as your grades – why 'toxic achievement culture' can crush kids
All In The Mind
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Toxic Achievement Culture and Its Impact on Mental Health
This chapter discusses the rise of toxic achievement culture and how it can negatively impact the mental health of young people. It explores the idea that when our sense of self becomes too entangled with our achievements, we only feel good about ourselves when we're achieving. The chapter also shares some personal stories and vignettes to illustrate the effects of toxic achievement culture.
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