In Dr. Stuart Shanker’s book, Self-Reg, he shares his research on the five developmental domains that manifest themselves when someone is not self-regulated. When we see someone appearing in a stressful behavior, we must ask “Why Now?” We must observe their physical, cognitive, social, emotional and pro-social behavior. In a child we often observe these Read more about Self-Reg Is Based On Five Developmental Domains[…]
Style is something that is unique to yourself, such as classical, the way you dress, talk, possibly informal or formal. Each of us carry and present a unique style that we have been given at birth and we need to be responsible for what we’ve been given. We have the opportunity to set trends and Read more about What Is Your Style?[…]
Today on Minute with Maxwell, his word of the day was “Listening” which is one of my favourite words. As a mentor, Counsellor, mother and grandmother, I know how crucial it is to truly “listen” to those we encounter daily. Covey says, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” I believe people crave to Read more about Listening and Leaders[…]
What does it mean to truly concentrate on something? In today’s society, we are distracted by so much technology that it is sometimes difficult to concentrate. I’ve noticed that our students struggle with concentration, to truly focus on listening or completing tasks unless it is through play. To concentrate is to have the ability to Read more about Concentration is Challenging[…]
What does it mean to “Expand” from the inside? To expand means to grow and develop. We all know how to expand or make something bigger on the outside of us. But, how do we expand from the inside? I believe it means to grow stronger at something we believe is important, to become better Read more about Expand from the Inside[…]
Are you successful at something you have been focusing on for a long time? If so, you have been diligent. Success generally is an uphill journey, a long journey of being focused and steadfast. It requires passion, determination and generally teamwork. Most of my successful events, missions and goals have required not only me to Read more about What is Diligence?[…]
The definition of “Projection” is to put forth your voice, vision, future – always futuristic. The important question is, “Do I pitch a positive projection or a negative projection?” What we are today and what we project for tomorrow determines a great deal of our success. As an educator, I am in heightened awareness that Read more about What Are You Projecting?[…]
Brendan Burchard, author of High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, says a simple approach to seeking personal clarity is to focus on: 1. SELF – How do you want to describe your ideal self? 2. SKILLS – What skills do you want to develop and demonstrate? 3. SOCIAL – How do you Read more about High Performance Habits[…]
Did you know that smiling activities release feel-good chemicals in the brain? Smiling and laughing boost Seratonin and endorphins in our brains, and surprisingly, also reduces the stress hormone, cortisol. Share a laugh with a friend, watch a comedy show, or a funny movie. Challenge your kids or staff to share a joke daily! They’ll Read more about Smiling Boosts Seratonin & Endorphins[…]
Today I’m sensing a theme of treating others as you want to be treated wherever you go and whomever you meet. Maxwell says hospitality means the golden rule as well as servitude, helping those you meet feel at home, loved, wanted. It is a process of helping people feel loved, exceeding their expectations. We must Read more about Hospitality is Key[…]