I read a fascinating article posted on LinkedIn yesterday by Simon Sinek on the neuroscience of learning. The article susinctly clarified the following definitions related to learning: 1. Potential is the capacity to become or develop into something in the future. It is the unrealized ability of a learner. 2. Mindset definition based on Carol Read more about The Neuroscience of Learning[…]
Many educators, who have taken Restitution training ask me how Mindful Leadership relates to Restitution. I am very quick to first of all, find out why they are curious about this. Then I discover that they truly love the tools of Restitution and they also are very aware how important it is to teach our Read more about Mindfulness and Restitution[…]
I keep reading the same research over and over again about the benefits of mindfulness for any age. In her book, Mindfulness for Children, Camelia Gherib writes, “Mindfulness is a powerful tool. …to have greate self-awareness, feelings, and needs, and mindfulness improves concentration. … It helps (children) speak their mind, better communicate their needs, and Read more about Mindfulness is a Powerful Tool[…]
Today, on LinkedIn, Simon Sinek posted several posts on leadership. His quotes were about creating an environment where creativity can thrive. My response was that it is risky to be creative because that means imperfection must be honoured. Whenever a leader asks your protégés, employees, students to be creative, she/he must be willing to honour Read more about Creating Opportunities[…]
Training a group of Grade 4/5 students to be Peacekeepers at Ecole Robert Browning this week. Helping students become successful leaders in schools is the beginning of spreading peace in the world. These students learn not only about helping others, but especially about helping themselves become amazing at relationship skills as well as becoming solution Read more about Peacekeepers Training[…]
I subscribe to a “Daily Inspiration” And today’s inspiration was so true and helpful, I wanted to share it with you, my blog team. It recommends the following: “If you feel you’re not able to make your dreams a reality, meditation will help you and here’s why. When we direct our thoughts they create a Read more about My Inspiration Message Today[…]
My husband and I have never created a brochure together before this week. However, we did it! I had set a goal to have created a Summit Consulting brochure for my business by Friday, yes, that is yesterday. And it was done and printed by 4:00 yesterday afternoon. Yes, we actually had fun working creatively Read more about Being Creative in Business[…]
In today’s meditation with Oprah and Deepak, I was reminded of how most of us were trained when we were growing up. I grew up on a farm and I was frequently told I should work harder, be more helpful, be kind to others even if they are unkind to me, and if I lived Read more about We Are All Deserving of Happiness And Wealth[…]
As an educator, mom and guidance Counsellor, I’ve always strived to help others realize that mistakes are for learning. I have taught this for years when I was teaching Restitution to hundreds of adults and students. However, perfectionism and fear of failure are very well and alive in our society. I am loving reading Brene’ Read more about What is Perfectionism And Where Does It Come From?[…]
Today I realized that I have always known how to focus when I was doing anything that involved creative thinking, reading, dreaming of what could be and living my life on purpose. Even as a young child, I was able to dream of there being more peace in this world. Thus, I became an educator, Read more about The Matrix Of Awareness – Focus[…]