6 Lucky Habits
1. Work hard. 2. Complain less. 3. Teach others. 4. Share credit. 5. Show up on time. 6. Be responsible.
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Cut the Arts at Your Own Risk
Researchers warn that cutting arts programs in schools is a grave mistake. The arts programs provide cognitive, academic, behavioural, and social benefits that go far beyond simply learning how to play music or perform scenes in a play. In a major new study from Rice University involving 10,000 students in third through eighth grades, researchers Read more about Cut the Arts at Your Own Risk[…]
Awards Don’t Boost Attendance
Awards don’t boost attendance, teachers do. It’s common to see awards being handed out to reward students for good attendance, but a 2019 study found that these awards can backfire spectacularly, giving students a “licence to miss more school” and actually driving absentee rates up. Students are more likely to attend school when their teachers Read more about Awards Don’t Boost Attendance[…]
5 Lessons In Life From Dr. Seuss
The following life lessons from Dr. Seuss are brilliant! 1. Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. 2. Why fit in when you were born to stand out? 3. You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can Read more about 5 Lessons In Life From Dr. Seuss[…]
Things To Give Up If You Want To Be Happy
The following advice came from InspiringLifeQuotes@BlessedMonk: 1. The need to always be right. 2. The need to impress others. 3. The need for approval. 4. Resistance to change. 5. Dwelling on the past. 6. Negative self-talk. 7. Limiting beliefs. 8. Blaming others. 9. Complaining.
Problem Solving in Relationships
Whenever there is a problem in a relationship, there are a few key methods of problem solving. Firstly, empathize! Saying statements like, “I’ve noticed that … (neutral, don’t blame or assume, stick to the facts.) Focus on the problem, not the challenging behavior! Gather information: ask questions, take guesses, reflect what you hear, provide reassurance. Read more about Problem Solving in Relationships[…]
What is Obedience?
According to Thomas A. Kempis, Obedience means listening with an open heart to those in authority. It does not mean going against your conscience or acting blindly to every whim of those in command. On the contrary, it asks all sides involved to be conscious of their responsibility to discern good will through dialogue, listening, Read more about What is Obedience?[…]
Before You Speak, Think
I received the following advice on Facebook today that inspired me to share in my blog today. “Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind? Take care of your tongue like the way you take care of silver and gold. There’s a difference between Read more about Before You Speak, Think[…]
Great Advice
Mahatma Ghandi has some great advice for all of us! He said, “Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep you words positive because your words become your behavior. Keep your behavior positive because your behavior become your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values. Keep your values Read more about Great Advice[…]
The 10 Most Powerful Tips For Becoming A Great Leader
Gifford Thomas posted the following 10 Tips for Great Leadership: 1. Lead by Example. 2. Encourage Others To Grow. 3. Have a Strong Vision. 4. Increase your Emotional Intelligence. 5. Keep Developing Yourself. 6. Learn From Your Mistakes. 7. Find a Mentor. 8. Understand Your Own Motivation. 9. Engage in Honest Open Communication. 10. Keep Read more about The 10 Most Powerful Tips For Becoming A Great Leader[…]