Yes, you matter.
For the past few years, there has been a prominent movement toward making sure people (particularly kids) know that they matter. It is a wonderful, very important message that I feel like people can’t hear enough. You can read more about the You Matter Manifesto through Angela Maiers’ site. You can also find a wide range of inspiring ideas and posts on Angela’s Twitter stream. Check it out! You can even get a free copy of Angela Maiers’ new book: Genius Matters which has wonderful stories and helpful lessons to continue to spread this movement.
Here is a video by Angela Maiers about the words, You Matter:
I agree that it is our responsibility as parents, as educators, as leaders, and as people to help everyone around us understand that they each hold special gifts, talents, and abilities. I agree that too often our children are taught to conform and not to truly express who they are as individuals. It is our responsibility to honour them and help them understand their strengths and then build on these strengths.Continue reading “You Matter”