I enjoy Gavin McCormack’s articles and his quote, “The rain grows flowers, not thunder. Choose your words carefully.” He states that if we want to cultivate a community of love, a group of children and families who respect and protect each other, we must model this behaviour ourselves. I’ve always believed that it takes a Read more about Choose Your Words Carefully[…]
I loved an article posted by Strati Georgopoulos on LinkedIn which speaks of the 4 valuable laws of growth. They are: 1. Speak less. I’ve always valued this law, especially as a guidance counsellor, since people come to get counselling to be heard. Listening more and speaking less is a skill which we actually need Read more about 4 Valuable Laws of Growth[…]
Lolly Daskal posted an article that inspired me and hopefully will inspire you. She states that by and large, tolerance is a good trait. The differences we encounter enrich our lives and organizations. But to attain a successful life and meaningful leadership, we must refuse to tolerate the things that deplete and ultimately destroy us. Read more about 12 Things That Successful Leaders Never Tolerate[…]
Terry Small posted the following 14 ways to give your brain a break: 1. Stop complaining 2. Step judging 3. Stop worrying 4. Forgive others 5. Forgive yourself 6. Go for a walk outside 7. Watch a sunset 8. Pay someone a compliment 9. Do a good deed 10. Laugh 11. Unplug 12. Read 13. Read more about 14 Ways to Give Your Brain a Break[…]
In 2007 when our current first year university students sat in kindergarten learning phonics and the alphabet there was no Spotify, Uber, Airbnb, or Tesla. Today as they sit in their first year university lectures, we must ask ourselves, have we set them up with the skills to embrace the future? Can they be the Read more about Teach Essential Skills in School[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me this well written article on the importance of teaching our children to share as well as their responsibility to their global community. McCormack states that our children need to be aware of their current surroundings and the essential fundamental needs of human beings that we take for granted that are not Read more about The Importance of Teaching Our Children to Share[…]
There is a great deal of uncertainty and stress during this COVID-19 crisis. And, many of us are wondering what the new normal will be. Being an educator, I feel for the educators, parents and students during this time. However, we all know that this will pass and that schools will eventually resume their classes. Read more about Uncertainty is Normal[…]
As always, I am inspired by so many amazing inspirations from John Maxwell, LinkedIn and Twitter. John Maxwell challenges us to look for the blessings in this difficult time of fighting the corona virus around the world. And yes there are definitely blessings. I am certain that one of the lessons we must learn as Read more about Look for the Blessings[…]
While some of us have the luxury of being able to do the social distancing, we must send out our gratitude to those who are our heroes at this time of pandemic – health care workers, grocery, transit, police, ambulance, fire fighters and others. Thank you! You deserve not only our gratitude and solidarity, but Read more about 6 Daily Questions to Ask Yourself While Social Distancing[…]
Sean McPheat states that having a growth mindset is very important for your personal development. Dr. Carol Dweck coined the terms fixed mindset and growth mindset after she conducted a research piece about students’ attitude towards failure. Her research led to a high correlation between having a growth mindset and high levels of achievement and Read more about A Growth Mindset[…]