Your goal as a professional is to learn, change, and grow over time. You will hear a lot of feedback from others in your department or company. Instead of ignoring it or blocking it out, listen to it with an open mind. Although critical feedback may make you upset or [...]
Not all goals are equal in their power to drive us forward. Some goals can be reached in a short period of time, while others may take years to accomplish. Some will move us toward things, some will make us better individuals, and some will build us a better life. In [...]
In order to reach their goals, your students need to have drive strength. They must set their goals properly to allow drive strength to work. Teach your students to practice and follow these seven basic rules for goal setting: 1. Dare to Dream The first rule for goal setting is [...]
The Internet plays an important role in the growth of media and different forms of communication. The Internet allows people to send emails, chat with people in real time, and see the people they are talking to, even if they are miles away. While the Internet can be useful tool [...]
Laptop computers and tablets have changed the way we work. Laptops and tablets are portable, meaning you can easily pack them up and carry them around. This allows you to take your work with you, so you can get work done anytime, anywhere. With this great benefit of convenience comes [...]
Have you ever been with people who are always checking their phone? It probably makes you feel like you are not very important, since they are more interested in their phones than talking to you. Well, that’s how your employer and coworkers will feel if you are attached to your [...]
Imagine that you are in the middle of teaching one of your best lesson plans ever. Your classroom is buzzing with excitement for learning. The students are participating and engaged. You breathe a sigh of relief because you finally believe that what you have been repeating over and over is [...]
You've probably learned by now that students will not learn unless they are motivated. This is why you do your best to make relevant, engaging and motivating lesson plans for your students. But, have you ever considered the role that motivation plays in your job as a teacher? After all, [...]
In the workplace, it is crucial to have good social skills and use them regularly. Good social skills are behaviors that will help you form healthy relationships with your peers and supervisor. Some examples are things like being polite and friendly, showing honesty, and socializing appropriately. Social skills like these [...]
In addition to commitment regarding interpersonal relationships, you should teach your students to develop project commitments. Project commitments are commitments that are made in relationship to an activity that needs to be completed. They're related to achieving a desired goal, like acing a test or raising one’s grades. Here are [...]
