I have often pondered about what makes certain people have characteristics of resilience when others struggle to achieve? I read an article recently about the characteristics of resilient people which makes a lot of sense. Hailey Lewis, who is a behaviourist, wrote the following suggestions on the characteristics of resilient people: 1. They are more Read more about Characteristics of Resilient People[…]
I am a true believer in small acts of kindness daily. Many of us have been working alone during this pandemic and crave to connect with others. As we move into a time of returning to our people, let’s remember to treat others with kindness. We never know someone else’s journey or how their day Read more about Small Acts of Kindness[…]
I have heard the following suggestions often but when hearing them I feel true affinity to the advice. When we want to achieve more we often look at what others do and promptly get discouraged. As William Glasser says in Choice Theory, the only person you can control is yourself. You are the driver on Read more about 4 Mental Shifts to Achieve More[…]
When you need to boost your feelings of happiness, try some of the following actions: 1. Walks in the nature alone or with a friend or family. 2. Doing art 3. Gardening 4. Read a book 5. Learn something new 6. Chat with a friend/family by phone 7. Go shopping with a friend 8. Have Read more about Happiness Guide[…]
If you are thankful, show it. If you love someone, tell them. If you’re wrong, fess up. If you’re confused, ask questions. If you learn something, teach others. If you’re stuck, ask for help. If you make a mistake, apologize. If you trip, get back up. If someone needs help, help them. If you see Read more about 10 Lessons To Instil In My Kids[…]
I’m doing some work with an elementary school staff on “Conflict Resolution “ and in preparation I’ve read up on this topic. There are many videos and sources of opinions on the internet. However, my thoughts and experiences are that when required to assist any person or persons who have a conflict, there are the Read more about Conflict Resolution[…]
I read these quotes on LinkedIn, posted by Sharon Domine and they resonate with my philosophy: – You can do anything but not everything. By David Allen – Sometimes it takes more courage to ask for help than to act alone. By Ken Petti – If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably Read more about Things to Remember When You’re Stuck[…]
I am often inspired by different spiritual laws. The most recent and most frequent inspiring beliefs for me have been First Nations spirituality. The following are some of their laws: 1. The person you meet is the right one. 2. What happens is the only thing that can happen. 3. Every moment when something starts Read more about Native American Indian Spirituality Laws[…]
I am constantly amazed at wisdom when I read about it and how it comes to me whenever I become aware of such wisdom (or look for wisdom). I found such wisdom when I read a post by European Leadership on LinkedIn. It gives us 6 important guidelines for life as follows: 1. When you Read more about 6 Important Guidelines in Life[…]
I absolutely loved the reminder of the importance of gratitude. It literally states: Gratitude turns what we have into enough and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, Confusion into clarity, It makes sense of our past, Brings peace for today, And creates a vision for tomorrow. Thanks to Melody Beatie for posting Read more about The Value of Gratitude[…]