ChetnaMindfulness posted the following about the importance of pressing pause each day: “Today I’ll press pause … Today I’ll eat breakfast outside … I’ll pick up the book I keep meaning to read … Today I’ll set down my worries for a while … I’ll double the amount of eye contact I share with family Read more about Today I’ll Press Pause[…]
Today I read a brief post by Leadership First and he said, “How you treat people says a lot about you, and your leadership be judged by how you inspire, influence, and motivate your people.” He told a story of how a leader was angrily reprimanding a staff member in front of customers and employees. Read more about How You Treat People Says a Lot About You[…]
I have often posted quotes and articles about the importance of teamwork and successful leadership. Some of my true heroes when it comes to leadership and success are Simon Sinek, John Maxwell, Thomas Gifford and Terry Small. Thomas Gifford states, “A true leader is one who is humble enough to admit mistakes.” Not only admitting Read more about Teamwork is Crucial For a Successful Business[…]
Years ago, I gave my Father a small placard that read “Laughter is cheap medicine.” During mu Dad’s early onset with Alzheimer’s, he laughed at almost anything. And, his laughter was contagious. Today Terry Small posted a lovely quote about how laughter literally heals our brains. I have always believed that to be true. When Read more about Laughter Heals Us[…]
Terry Small posted an inspiring article on the importance of empathy. He stated that an empathetic act of kindness helps not only the person receiving the empathy but also helps the empathetic people. He said that studies have found that the person who shows empathy will heal any disease physically. I have found this to Read more about The Power of Empathy[…]
Today I had the pleasure of meeting my granddaughter at a mall and buying her birthday presents. The most important thing for me is to meet with my grandchildren and keep bonding with them. This tradition of going shopping with each of our grandchildren has been a beautiful experience for me and them. Today I Read more about The Value of Family[…]
Albert Einstein posted the following suggestions for challenging ourselves to push ourselves out of our comfort zone: 1. Aggressively challenge your comfort zone. 2. Take baby steps. 3. Don’t pick the safe choice. 4. Put yourself in a new environment. 5. Make a snap decision. 6. Hold yourself accountable. 7. Volunteer.
I am a firm believer in self-care. There are many ways to care for ourselves. One of my ways is to go for walks. Whenever I feel stressed, I take a walk, any time of the year. In summer, spring and fall the green leaves are my healers. What always amazes me is how beautiful Read more about Make Time For Yourself[…]
Terry Small posted the following 10 “V’s” to be this week: 1. Be Valiant 2. Be Vigorous 3. Be Vigilant 4. Be Vivacious 5. Be Vibrant 6. Be Virtuous 7. Be Vivid 8. Be Versed 9. Be Valuable 10. Be Vocal (when necessary)
Gavin McCormack posted 5 valuable ways to develop independence in our students: 1. Have an ‘independence’ plan for the week. Eg. Monday – nouns, Tuesday 3D Shapes, etc. 2. Make sure that when you deliver each lesson, that you include a tactile exercise that assists the learning of each lesson. 3. Model how to use Read more about 5 Steps to Develop Independence in Your Childput[…]