I loved an article posted by Strati Georgopoulos on LinkedIn which speaks of the 4 valuable laws of growth. They are: 1. Speak less. I’ve always valued this law, especially as a guidance counsellor, since people come to get counselling to be heard. Listening more and speaking less is a skill which we actually need Read more about 4 Valuable Laws of Growth[…]
I was inspired by these 10 qualities for success that require zero talents that Daniel Abrahams posted on LinkedIn: 1. Honesty 2. Empathy 3. Showing Up 4. Not Giving Up 5. Saying Thanks 6. Being on Time 7. Putting in Effort 8. Encouragement 9. A Positive Attitude 10. Listening to Feedback
Gavin McCormack inspires me daily. He sends me emails daily and his passion for education is beautiful. I entirely agree with his post about education being about teaching empathy, love and compassion and the essential skills that help students make the world a better place for every living organism. McCormack believes it is not about Read more about Education is Life[…]
I enjoyed an article by Catherine Pearson on the 7 secrets of wise people and how to become one now. She states that wise people have at least a few things in common: They’re experienced, kind and of a certain age. Wisdom, the thinking generally goes, is hard-earned by putting in your time and picking Read more about 7 Secrets of Wise People[…]
Terry Small posted the following 14 ways to give your brain a break: 1. Stop complaining 2. Step judging 3. Stop worrying 4. Forgive others 5. Forgive yourself 6. Go for a walk outside 7. Watch a sunset 8. Pay someone a compliment 9. Do a good deed 10. Laugh 11. Unplug 12. Read 13. Read more about 14 Ways to Give Your Brain a Break[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me the following great sample of the perfect lesson for students: Step 1. – Show the students a picture of a group of students reacting to someone taking their picture. Step 2. – Tell them it’s black and white. Step 3. – Zoom in and prove it, explain how the human brain Read more about 6 Steps to the Perfect Lesson[…]
The role of any school or teacher is far from conventional of what we are all lead to believe. Many of us remember the teacher standing in front of the students and if any student misbehaved, it was off to the principals office. Education is not about control. Education is about letting go, loosening the Read more about The Field of Education[…]
Simon Sinek spoke on YouTube about how an “Infinite Mindset” helps us when crises occur. He said that when someone tells you that we’ll have a hurricane or storm, we know we’ll get through it. Life will not be the same as before, it will be different. We don’t know how. This has happened before, Read more about Infinite Mindset[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me this well written article on the importance of teaching our children to share as well as their responsibility to their global community. McCormack states that our children need to be aware of their current surroundings and the essential fundamental needs of human beings that we take for granted that are not Read more about The Importance of Teaching Our Children to Share[…]
David Geurin posted this article on Twitter. He said, “Influence happens when your example shows up in someone. It might be helpful or harmful. Kindness amplifies influence.” Geurin states the following 5 amplifiers are most important if you want to influence someone: 1. Relationship. Long term relationships seep into your bones, for good or harm. Read more about 5 Powerful Amplifiers of Influence[…]