Think About Happiness
As they enter the world of work or adulthood, young people aren't truly encouraged to be happy. They are encouraged to suck it up. Is this right?
Swati is a businesswoman, educator, graduate student, and writer focused on building the creative and leadership capacities of youth and the adults who work with them.
As they enter the world of work or adulthood, young people aren't truly encouraged to be happy. They are encouraged to suck it up. Is this right?
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