One of the best ways to help your students engage in conversations with each other can be to use getting to know you questions for students. Besides this, this can be a great way for you to connect with them personally and understand their needs and wants on a deeper level. You can also use plenty … Read more
Are you someone who’s always looking for ways to improve your life? Or do you think you’ve “arrived?” If you persistently seek to do bigger, better, or greater things, that’s considered having a growth mindset. The growth mentality is applicable to various aspects of life… from academics, career, and financial wealth to health, relationships, and … Read more
“Thank you so much for making dinner.” “Please, may I have that financial file before the meeting?” “No, thank you. I’m not available to join you for cocktails after work.” Do you consider yourself to be a polite person? Or maybe you want to learn how to be (more) polite? The good news is that you … Read more
When we talk to someone, it’s easy to prepare ourselves to respond immediately tr other person’s words way before they have completed their statement. We listen, but only to respond and hardly listen to understand. That’s why it’s important to develop the habit of active listening. Active listening means giving the speaker undivided attention and … Read more
Jim Collins and Jerry Porras coined the phrase “Big Hairy Audacious Goals” in 1994 when they published their book Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies. BHAGs (pronounced bee-hag) aren’t your ordinary goals. They are the kind of goals that launch companies into a realm way beyond a point ever imagined possible. If you want … Read more
Have you ever thought about the words boss and leader? Often, people mistake one for the other. This may be because, on paper, they appear similar. Even the dictionary defines both similarly… but, in actuality, a boss and a leader couldn’t be more different from each other. While a boss and a leader may fill … Read more
An event coordinator has many responsibilities that pose specific challenges, including hiring the correct number of staff, maintaining a budget, networking, dealing with the weather, not having experience, not being organized, etc. However, the SMART methodology enables you to set goals that can help overcome these challenges. This article looks at 6 examples of SMART … Read more
If you feel as though anxiety is controlling you, then you might want to try journaling for anxiety. In fact, anxiety is something I deal with every day and I’m committed to coping with it. Despite the difficulty in facing my fears, I manage to control my anxious thoughts quite well. Journaling can be very effective in … Read more
Nonprofit organizations are altruistic and beneficial. They serve communities everywhere. However, nonprofit organizations face many challenges, whether small or large. These challenges include fundraising, hosting virtual events, recruiting volunteers, engaging with the community, etc. One way to face these challenges nonprofits face is to set SMART goals. SMART goals help you set goals through specific … Read more
Managing diabetes can be difficult. There are many challenges in effective diabetes management, such as keeping track of blood sugar levels, exercising and eating healthy, and getting regular checkups. However, by setting SMART goals and adhering to them, diabetes management can be easier and more successful. SMART goals allow you to set measurable and achievable … Read more