The Summit Center for Ideal Performance

08/27/2026

Build Skills for Life
Changing a grading system may reduce one source of stress. Teaching young people how to manage pressure can prepare them for a lifetime.

In her newest LinkedIn Newsletter, Dr. Christine Silverstein shares 7 Mindful Toughness® skills college students can use to manage stress, overcome self-doubt, learn from mistakes, and approach academic challenges with greater confidence.

College preparation is about more than packing a suitcase. It’s also about giving students the mental tools they can carry wherever life takes them.

👉 Read the newsletter here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/university-michigans-passno-credit-plan-reduce-stress-silverstein-s9uuc/

08/25/2026

Are Standards Being Lowered?
Should colleges make the transition easier for first-year students, or could reducing the consequences of grades leave them less prepared for future challenges?

Dr. Christine Silverstein explores both sides of the University of Michigan’s upcoming pass/no credit pilot and asks an important question: Should we protect students from academic stress, or teach them how to manage it successfully?

It’s a conversation that goes far beyond one university.

👉 Read the full LinkedIn Newsletter:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/university-michigans-passno-credit-plan-reduce-stress-silverstein-s9uuc/

08/24/2026

Could changing the way we grade students help them succeed? 🎓

The University of Michigan’s pass/no credit plan is raising important questions about academic pressure, student mental health, and resilience.

In her latest LinkedIn Newsletter, Dr. Christine Silverstein explores whether reducing pressure is the answer, or whether we should focus more on giving students the tools to manage it.

👉 Read the full newsletter and join the conversation:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/university-michigans-passno-credit-plan-reduce-stress-silverstein-s9uuc/

The University of Michigan is preparing to introduce a pass/no credit grading pilot for first-year students in its College of Literature, Science, and the Arts beginning in fall 2027. The controversial plan is intended, in part, to reduce college student stress and support mental health—but critic...

08/24/2026

Could Pass/No Credit Help?
Could changing how first-year students are graded actually reduce stress and help them adjust to college life?

The University of Michigan is preparing to test a pass/no credit system for first-semester students, opening an important conversation about academic pressure, mental health, and what young adults need to succeed.

Could removing some of the pressure encourage students to explore, connect, and build confidence? Or are there better ways to prepare them for the challenges ahead?

👉 Read Dr. Christine Silverstein’s latest LinkedIn Newsletter and share your thoughts:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/university-michigans-passno-credit-plan-reduce-stress-silverstein-s9uuc/

07/24/2026

Looking for a book that can make a lasting impact instead of simply filling an afternoon?
Spend your weekend with Unlocking Your Child's Potential and discover practical ways to help children, teens, and young adults build confidence, perseverance, and emotional strength.
Get your copy:
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07/21/2026

Helping a child navigate anxiety, setbacks, or low confidence isn't always easy.

Unlocking Your Child's Potential offers practical techniques, real-world encouragement, and proven mental performance strategies to help young people develop resilience that lasts.
Learn more here:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/good-companion/7b6kfwa0qk

07/21/2026

What if losing could teach your child more than winning?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup gave families plenty to celebrate, but it also offered an important reminder: children are always watching how adults respond to setbacks.
In her latest LinkedIn Newsletter, Dr. Christine Silverstein explores how parents and coaches can build resilience by praising effort, normalizing mistakes, modeling optimism, and celebrating persistence.
Winning matters, but helping children grow through disappointment matters even more.
📖 Read the full newsletter:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-fifa-world-cup-can-teach-parents-raising-winners-silverstein-7bghf

Are you aware, like I am as a Master Neuroplastician, that your children are born with “Mirror Neurons,” a 21st century neuroscientific finding, which is why children copy parents and mimic everything they say and do, both positive and negative? So, is it in your better interest to be positive i...

07/17/2026

Pressure is part of life. What matters most is how we respond to it.
In her latest blog, Dr. Christine Silverstein shares how Folarin Balogun's World Cup experience reminds us that setbacks don't define us—our response does.
Through the principles of Mindful Toughness®, she explains how visualization, breathing, positive self-talk, and mental preparation can help anyone perform at their best when it matters most.
✨ Great lessons for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone pursuing big goals.
👉 Read the full article:
https://drchristinesilverstein.com/the-spotlight-effect-what-baloguns-2026-world-cup-challenge-teaches-about-performing-under-pressure/

07/17/2026

Have you ever felt like everyone was watching your every move?
Psychologists call it the Spotlight Effect—the tendency to believe others notice our mistakes more than they actually do.
In her newest blog, Dr. Christine Silverstein uses the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Folarin Balogun's journey to show how we can overcome pressure and perform with confidence when the stakes are highest.
⚽ The same mindset that helps elite athletes can help all of us.
📖 Read more:
https://drchristinesilverstein.com/the-spotlight-effect-what-baloguns-2026-world-cup-challenge-teaches-about-performing-under-pressure/

07/15/2026

The biggest opponent isn't always on the field. Sometimes, it's the pressure we place on ourselves.
In her latest blog, Dr. Christine Silverstein explores how Folarin Balogun's experience during the 2026 FIFA World Cup illustrates the psychology behind performing under the spotlight.
Whether you're an athlete, student, professional, or parent, the lessons are universal: confidence, preparation, and mental resilience are just as important as talent.
👉 Read the full blog here:
https://drchristinesilverstein.com/the-spotlight-effect-what-baloguns-2026-world-cup-challenge-teaches-about-performing-under-pressure/