Here's one way that we try to actively and immediately…
““Here's one way that we try to actively and immediately bring in kindness in our meetings and camps: we ask our girls to stop before they speak and reevaluate what they're going to say based on this acronym: True Honest Important Necessary Kind Is what they're out to say True? Is it Honest? Is it Important? Necessary Kind? We ask the to T.H.I.N.K. before they speak text, or type, and try to incorporate it into their daily lives -- especially within their interactions with their friends and classmates -- as much as possible. It's a choice girls can make: Do they want to encourage others with their words, or bring others down? You might think this won't resonate with your middle school girl, but I promise that it works. It's not about self-editing or asking her not to speak her truth, of course; it's about thinking of others too.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Encourage girls to pause and evaluate speech using T.H.I.N.K., fostering kindness and thoughtfulness.
In simple terms: Teach a mindful acronym before speaking.
Key Takeaway
Practice T.H.I.N.K. for kinder communication.
Themes
kindness
communication
mindfulness
education
youth
Mood
educational
empathetic
Type
Kindness:1
Middle school:0
School girl:0
Thinking of others:0
Encourage Others:0
Speak Truth:0
Kind Say:0
Necessary Kind:0
Honest Important:0
Kind Ask:0
When to use this quote
- classroom discussions
- peer mentorship
- online chats
Key Concepts
psychology
social skills
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you adapt T.H.I.N.K. for adults?
- What impact does thoughtful speech have on relationships?
A Different Perspective
May seem prescriptive for older audiences.