As we begin our Canada Day Weekend, I am wistful and grateful for being a Canadian. We have a lot to be grateful for. Some of my thoughts are as follows: 1. We have a relatively peaceful country, although there is a lot more we can do to be even more peaceful. 2. Canada is Read more about What Does It Mean To Be A Canadian?[…]
1. You severely decrease your ego. It’s not about you and is a simple act of giving.You get to bring joy to someone else without getting anything in return other than, if you are lucky, the ability to witness their joy. 2. It allows you to walk the talk (and demonstrate it). Paying it forward Read more about 7 Life-Changing Reasons to Pay it Forward[…]
David McCormack posted an article on how to develop emotional intelligence in children and the methods are ridiculously simple. 1. Listen (actively). Children need a voice and they need to be truly heard and responded to. Make a time in your daily routine where the children can give opinions, have a voice, and where you Read more about 5 Simple Ways to Develop Emotional Well-being in Children[…]
“Rewards have effects that interfere with performance in ways that we are only beginning to understand.” Janet Spense, 1971 Carol Dweck shared the following thoughts and research on rewards and punishment. 1. For whom are rewards effective? Behavior is easier to control when the organism is already dependent on you because a dependent organism can Read more about Is It Effective to Reward?[…]
Jyoti Gupta posted the following on LinkedIn: No tree tries to become a certain kind of tree. No flower tries to become a certain kind of flower. The tree and the flower open up to the sun and soak up the water. Thus, they grow into themselves. No judgement. No commentary. No expectations. Your task Read more about The Art of Mindful Self-Talk[…]
Gavin McCormack posted the following steps to change our focus toward mental well-being of our students: 1. Actively listen before offering advice. 2. Be patient with children, walk at their pace not yours. 3. Share your feelings and validate theirs. 4. Always tell the truth. Model by example. 5. Provide an example of a healthy Read more about Mental Well-Being of Our Students[…]
I love the following story which was posted on LinkedIn about what true riches are. “It’s the age old saying that money doesn’t make us rich but it’s love, friendship, values, kindness, our beliefs and of course our families.” So here’s a wonderful story to accompany the above. One day a wealthy farmer took his Read more about Money Doesn’t Make Us Rich[…]
Dan Rockwell posted the following article about “Confusion” and “Knowledge.” Head-knowledge creates the illusion of perceived knowledge. In other words, being told how to do something makes you feel you know how to do it, even if you haven’t done it. KNOWING ABOUT differs radically from KNOWING HOW. Burst the bubble: You can burst the Read more about Confusion is a Teachable Moment[…]
Terry Small posted the following on the importance of exercise for our brain: 1. Increase functional activity in our temporal lobe which is responsible for storing sensors memories. 2. Encourage the pituitary gland to release endorphins. 3. Improve learning and mental performance. 4.Help prevent and treat dementia, Alzheimer’s and brain aging. 5. Reduce sensitivity to Read more about 5 Reasons Exercise Is A Must For Our Brains[…]
1. Breathe 2. Empathize 3. Forgive 4. Connect With Them 5. Understand Their Story 6. Communicate 7. Be Patient, It’s a Process 8. Suggest Alternatives 9. Seek Advice 10. Listen, Listen, Listen!