The One Skill That Will Matter More Than Coding or Math
By Priyanka Tewari, Founder – Tiny Big Visions
We’re raising our kids in a world that changes faster than we can catch our breath.
Everywhere we look, someone is saying, “Get your child into coding,” or “Sign them up for math olympiads,” because that’s what future-ready means now.
And while no one’s denying the importance of technical skills in today’s world, here’s the honest truth, we don’t really know how relevant those specific skills will be 10 years from now.
With AI evolving every second, even coding and complex math could look very different in their adult lives.
But what we do know and often forget to focus on, is that there’s one skill that always stands the test of time.
It mattered 10 years ago, it matters today, and it will matter no matter what the future holds.
Self-Awareness.
It’s the one ability that shapes how your child will deal with change, navigate challenges, make choices, build meaningful relationships, and stay grounded in a noisy world.
Why Self-Awareness Matters More Than Ever
Self-awareness isn’t just a buzzword from therapy rooms anymore. It’s a future-proof skill.
It’s what helps a child pause before reacting.
It’s what makes them ask, “Why am I feeling this way?”
It’s what helps them understand what truly brings them joy, not what the world expects of them.
And yet, we spend so much time teaching them what to learn, we often forget to help them understand who they are.
When your child has self-awareness, they’re more likely to:
- Build healthier friendships
- Make aligned career choices
- Set meaningful goals (and actually stick to them)
- Bounce back from failure
- Find motivation that comes from within, not from pressure or praise
How Do We Teach a Skill That Isn’t in the Textbooks?
The answer is surprisingly simple and beautifully effective.
Journaling and vision boarding.
Not as homework. Not as a school project.
But as a safe space. A place where they can slow down, express, explore, and dream.
When a child writes down their thoughts or builds a vision board, they’re doing much more than being creative.
They’re learning to:
- Reflect
- Prioritize
- Understand their emotions
- Set goals with intention
- Connect with their inner world
What We’ve Seen as Experts and Parents
Over the last two decade, I’ve worked with thousands of working professionals and there is a pattern. The most emotionally grounded professionals, self-motivated ones aren’t always the straight-A students or the early coders.
They are the ones who know who they are.
And more importantly, they know why they want what they want.
At TinyBigVisions, we’ve taken this insight and created a range of journals and vision boarding kits designed for two age groups: 8 to 11 and 12 to 16.
Each product is age-appropriate, psychologically rooted, and fun enough that your child will want to return to it on their own.
Let’s not wait until they’re in college or facing burnout at 22 to begin this journey.
Because the world is loud. And fast.
And the sooner your child builds a relationship with their inner voice, the better equipped they’ll be to deal with the noise.
Start building this skill before the world tells them who to be.
Visit www.tinybigvisions.com
Let’s raise children who are not just skilled—but clear, confident, and purposeful.
