Terry Small posted the following suggestions about the psychological benefits of exercise: 1. Growth – continuous cognitive growth is a great aim in life which helps us when we exercise. 2. Mood – exercise helps us have a positive mood state regardless of our experiences. 3. Cognition – exercise has a positive impact on our Read more about 9 Ways Exercise Helps Us Psychologically[…]
Today I had a long conversation with my daughter about true friendship. She had experienced a situation with someone who she thought was a good friend. They had made plans to go to her friend’s cottage. Unfortunately, my daughter had missed a detail about the timing of a meeting that was planned for the day Read more about What is True Friendship?[…]
Sharon Domine writes a lot of advice on LinkedIn. I was personally excited about the list she shared for us to remember when we are met with challenges. – Life can be messy sometimes. – It’s okay to have a bad day. – Tomorrow is a new day. – Asking for help is a sign Read more about Things to Remember[…]
John Maxwell challenges you to look for the “Big Picture “ daily. He says we’ll grow into what we see. 5 strategies that may help you see the big picture daily are as follows: 1. Allocate time to thinking Choose a time when you feel most creative. 2. Get a buddy Personally I like working Read more about Look for the Big Picture[…]
The definition of perseverance is persistence in doing something despite difficulties or delay in achieving success. I have generally been a person who perseveres no matter what the challenges are. Vision is the ability to o think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. When we have a vision of how we want Read more about Persevere and Believe[…]
I have long believed that whenever you are faced with a problem, there is a solution waiting for you to discover. It’s like the question, “Do you see your glass half empty or half full?” Although the solution is not generally abundantly clear, an open, creative mind keeps looking for it. Usually there is also Read more about Do You See Problems or Solutions?[…]
I have always had a strong feeling of independence and vision. I suppose it was inspired by my parents. Hard work is important as a contributor to the human race. Growing up on a farm taught me hard work. What I have sometimes struggled with is self-worth. I believe that it’s human to make mistakes Read more about Value Your Worth[…]
I personally love to network. In my years of my education career, networking has been my favourite part of learning, contributing, and growing. This morning I am inspired by Jon Gordon who posted the following about being a network contributor: Don’t be a networker looking to get. Instead look to give. 1. Give without keeping Read more about A Network Contributor[…]
We know how important it is to find the strengths of your employees. As I wrote yesterday, be a good finder rather than weaknesses finder. I personally have always worked harder and more passionately when my employer highlighted my strengths. In an article on LinkedIn, the post by Teacher Goals mentioned the following needs that Read more about Worthy Employees Need[…]
I have long believed that we, as leaders and coaches should focus on our protégés strengths rather than weaknesses. Years ago, someone gave me a book called Are You a Good Finder. I have had many coaches or mentors in my life but the mentors I truly grew from were the ones who focused on Read more about Strength Based Coaching[…]