Gavin McCormack sent me a post about how extremely important it is to help children feel in charge of their educational destiny. He gives us 5 suggestions for implementing such autonomy in our classroom. 1. Choice – children need a choice of whom they want to work with, where they want to work, and how Read more about The Power of Autonomy in our Schools[…]
Today, on Minute With Maxwell, he spoke about the importance of‘Imagination.’ He quoted Albert Einstein in saying that Imagination is truly the most important asset for all people. An imagination has no boundaries, no walls, no limits. Imagination is as big as we can think which allows us to go beyond what we can see Read more about Imagination is the Most Important Asset[…]
I used to take everything personally. It was most exhausting and futile. When I learned about Control Theory, I realized that I can really only control myself, not others. I also learned that we all behave to get our 5 basic needs met. We each have different pictures in our quality world about how each Read more about How to Stop Taking Things Personally[…]
I think one of the most common business relationship challenges is the fact that we don’t listen to really hear but rather to reply. As a guidance Counsellor, I often hear people complaining that the people are not listening to him or her. One of Stephen Covey’s 7 Effective Habits is to Listen. His son, Read more about 6 Key Active Listening Skills[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following about the 6 ethics of life which resonates with me: 1. Before you pray – Believe. 2. Before you speak – Listen. 3. Before you spend – Earn. 4. Before you write – Think. 5. Before you quit – Try. 6. Before you die – Live.
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[…]
John Maxwell says that “Many people think that they’re busy but it’s about how smart you work.” Get rid of some of the busy work you’re doing, the non-urgent stuff, and it will help you be more successful. Who fills your calendar? If others fill your calendar it will be busy work. Ask yourself, “What Read more about Are You Busy?[…]