Teaching Emotional Intelligence for Career Readiness

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving job market, technical skills alone are no longer enough to ensure career success. Employers increasingly prioritize "soft skills"—like communication, adaptability, and teamwork—that make an employee effective in any workplace. At the heart of these essential skills lies emotional intelligence (EQ), a critical yet often overlooked [...]

By |2025-04-29T13:23:06-05:00December 9th, 2024|SAVED, Soft Skills, Workplace Readiness|

Celebrating Special Education Day

December 2nd marks an incredibly important day—Special Education Day! Since 1975, December 2nd has been recognized in the United States as a day to honor the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This landmark legislation opened doors for students with special needs, granting them access to [...]

By |2025-04-29T13:23:06-05:00December 1st, 2024|Education, SAVED|

Victim Thinking from the Beginning of Time

Victim mentality is a psychological concept describing a mindset where individuals or groups consistently see themselves as victims of the negative actions of others. This belief can become deeply ingrained, leading to a sense of helplessness and lack of control over one’s life. But where does this way of thinking [...]

By |2025-04-29T13:23:06-05:00November 25th, 2024|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, SAVED, Soft Skills|

5 Ways to Practice Gratitude This Month

November is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and practice gratitude. While many of us think of gratitude as something to save for the holidays, it’s actually a powerful practice with benefits that extend well beyond a single season. Regular gratitude practice can boost happiness, reduce stress, and [...]

By |2025-04-29T13:23:28-05:00November 7th, 2024|Life Skills, SAVED, Soft Skills|

Ending Victim Thinking

Victim mentality is a psychological concept referring to a mindset in which a person, or group of people, tends to recognize or consider themselves a victim of the negative actions of others. The victim mentality rests on three key beliefs: Procrastination: Never do today what you can put off until [...]

By |2025-04-29T13:23:29-05:00November 5th, 2024|Life Skills, SAVED, Soft Skills|
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