6 Habits of Successful People
1. They read daily. 2. They make health a priority. 3. They look for opportunities. 4. They always remember their “WHY.” 5. They upgrade their mindset. 6. They work efficiently.
Category: Leaders
Growth Mindset Falters, Then Recovers
On December 12, 2019, Stephen Merrill posted that one of the most popular theories in education was put to the test last year when a large meta-analysis found that growth mindset interventions had ‘weak’ benefits, although at-risk students did see bigger gains. But a new national study, this one encompassing more than 12,000 ninth-grade students, Read more about Growth Mindset Falters, Then Recovers[…]
Paper Beats Screens
Virginia Clinton, an education professor at the University of North Dakota, analyzed 33 studies published since 2008 and found that children and adults tend to remember more of what they’ve read on paper compared with digital devices such as e-readers, tablets, and computers. But, there’s a catch: Many of the inherent advantages of digital devices Read more about Paper Beats Screens[…]
Daily Reminders
Inspiring Quotes posted the following daily reminders on Twitter: – Let go of the past. – Stop resisting change. – Talk to yourself positively. – Keep empowering beliefs. – Live to impress yourself only. – Listen to understand and learn. – Be responsible for your choices. – Less complaining, more appreciation.
18 Random Acts of Kindness to Try Today
I read the following on a post on Facebook this morning and love the ideas of how to do random acts of kindness daily. 1. Pay a thoughtful compliment to a stranger. 2. Write a letter to a hospitalized neighbour. 3. Pop a coin into an expired parking meter. 4. Help someone with a baby Read more about 18 Random Acts of Kindness to Try Today[…]
Immersion In Nature Benefits Your Health
On January 9th, 2020, Jim Robbins posted the following article on the benefits that nature has for the human being. A growing body of research points to the beneficial effects that exposure to the natural world has on health, reducing stress and promoting healing. Now, policy makers, employers, and healthcare providers are increasingly considering the Read more about Immersion In Nature Benefits Your Health[…]
How Do the Best Leaders Avoid Miscommunication
Being able to communicate effectively is perhaps the most important of all leadership skills. It is what enables us to pass information to other people and to understand what is being said to us, the foundation of productivity and strong relationships. Dale Carnegie state, in How to Win Friends and Influence People, that 90% of Read more about How Do the Best Leaders Avoid Miscommunication[…]
Let Go Of Control
As teachers we need to learn how to let go of our need to ‘control’ the class. There is a fine line between control and letting natural learning happen for each child’s learning style. I think it’s like a dance. There’s a leader and a partner, follower, but both must be in sinc with each Read more about Let Go Of Control[…]
Make A Child Smile Today
Gavin McCormack posted an article on the small fact that the most beautiful thing in the world is a child’s smile. The next best thing is that you are the reason behind it. I remember so many beautiful moments when a child or any of my students, young or older, broke into a beautiful smile Read more about Make A Child Smile Today[…]
The Four C’s Of Learning
Seth Ebeling posted the following on LinkedIn about the four C’s of Learning: The most valuable skill in the world in the 21st century is the ability to learn. The four C’s of learning: Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Communication Collaboration The great news is that we can use any part of the four C’s to Read more about The Four C’s Of Learning[…]