More than once in your life, you will be hurt by someone’s words or actions. Perhaps someone cut you off while you’re queuing to pay for your lunch. Perhaps a friend has betrayed you. Probably, someone told you that you’re not good enough for them. Or perhaps when you were little you’ve experienced abuse at … Read more
Whether you are 14, 44 or 84, lifelong learning is essential to “keep up with the Joneses” in our modern world. This fact makes Benedict Carey’s book, “How We Learn” a book that everyone should read. In How to We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens, Carey teaches us HOW … Read more
Email is an important part of life. Whether you use it stay in touch with friends or as part of your job, using email is a routine that most people do on a daily basis. Unfortunately email is often a “time suck” that takes you away from working on important projects and living life. Even … Read more
Imagine you’re about to start a new habit. You want to turn it into a permanent routine. So do you follow it every day or do it a few times a week? Most experts would agree that the only way to turn an action into a habit is to follow it on a daily basis—to … Read more
If you live a focused life, you probably set yourself goals—I know I do. Goals help you achieve more, cultivate success, and streamline life so you have less to worry about. But have you been doing the other side of goal-setting, which is to celebrate small wins? Oh, sure, you will probably spoil yourself with … Read more
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
63 Funny Motivational Memes to Inspire Your Success Having a rough week? Can’t seem to get to the end of the project you’ve been working on? Take a break and let these motivational memes help you see the hilarious side of determination. Hopefully, these memes can give you that little nudge you need to help … Read more
It’s not just adults that need a boost from time to time. Being a kid is great, as life is often full of excitement, adventure, exploration, and curiosity. However, there are also hurdles to overcome, which might seem trivial to adults – but going to your first swimming lesson is no small deal! Let’s talk … Read more
Asking someone to be your mentor can be seriously overwhelming, and if you do it wrong, it can be super creepy. There’s a trick to how to ask someone to be your mentor, and it’s not a one-size-fits-all kind of situation. You have to be super self-aware, conscious of the reactions of others, and work … Read more
Are you curious about the ancient origins of Stoicism and how it can help you lead a better life? Stoicism is one of the founding philosophies of Western civilization and has been popular with emperors, athletes, and top performers from Ancient Greece to modern times. Its philosophy focuses on practical applications and can help anyone … Read more