EGO
EGO is an imposter, imposing on the real you, making you think you are something that you’re not. True self-esteem is realizing that the stillness and presence in me is the same as the presence in all people. Oprah
Category: Leaders
Choose Your Day
You have a choice every day about what your day will be like. We are truly the only ones who are in charge of what choices we make each day. There are many theorists, researchers and philosophers who have written about this reality. I’m presently listening to and reading several such brilliant human beings such Read more about Choose Your Day[…]
Create a Vision Board
I am very grateful for my friends and colleagues with whom I experience many insightful, fun conversations! Last night my friend Meemie Kemper and I had a most beautiful dialogue about a variety of topics. One topic in particular was about creating a vision for ourselves. I belong to a NeuroGym Network group led by Read more about Create a Vision Board[…]
Great Books for Leadership (Adult & Student)
The 7 Havents of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens – Sean Covey The 7 Habits of Happy Kids – Sean Covey The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make – Sean Covey Jarvis Clutch – Social Spy – Dr. Mel Levine and Jarvis Clutch
Growth Mindset – Carol Dweck
Carol Dweck’s research on ‘Growth Mindset vs Fixed Minset’ is compelling and absolutely a must for us to learn! This research empowers learners, employees, educators, parents and anyone who is interested in success! Check the following video interview from YouTube where Dweck explains the difference between the two mindsets. https://youtu.be/wh0OS4MrN3E
Creating Classroom Principles
We all know that students of all ages have principles, ways they want to be remembered. I’ve worked with students of all types and ages as a Guidance Counsellor. Every student wanted to do well as a student and friend and classmate. We also know that adults generally are very quick to tell students what Read more about Creating Classroom Principles[…]
The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make
Sean Covey, in The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make, has written another amazing book for teens. I’m so very impressed with his research and writing styles which are so very pertinent not onlyfor today’s teens, but also for adults. Sean says, this book deals with your life, your problems, your stuff. It also Read more about The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make[…]
Year Ends Are for Reflection
I believe “Reflection” is a healthy way to live our life, especially at the end of each year. We need to look at the past year and reflect on all the positive and negative events of the year, things that went well and those that were not quite as positive as we had intended. Reflection Read more about Year Ends Are for Reflection[…]