To demonstrate reliability means to show people that one can be depended upon. A team needs to be able to rely on all members of the team to do their part. The major benefit of teams is they are able to achieve more than an individual would on their [...]
Controlling personal emotions is important in life and especially the workplace. This is something that students seldom think about. Generally, they are used to "wearing their heart on their sleeve." However, behaving this way is unacceptable in the workplace. Having emotions or feelings about things is normal, but controlling these [...]
“We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say.” ― Zeno of Citium This is a fairly common quote pertaining to good listening skills. It is no secret that good listening skills are essential for workplace success. In order for a team to [...]
Social skills are the methods people use to communicate with others. The process of using social skills is called socialization. Social skills are also known as interpersonal communication skills. In the workplace people communicate with each other everyday. Strong interpersonal communication skills enable them to talk with all types [...]
For any team to be successful it is critical that the team members respect each other. In the workplace, people often have to work with others that come from different backgrounds and have different opinions. Your students need to learn that having respect for these differences is crucial if [...]
You probably already have an idea of what teamwork is in your mind. We define teamwork as a combined effort on the part of a group of people, working together to achieve the same goal. Many people think of sports when they think about teamwork. The truth is that teamwork [...]
Self-control plays a big role in learning to manage stress and anxiety. Self-control is the ability to handle personal feelings and emotions in difficult situations. Learning to manage anxiety requires you to learn self-control. Without self-control, it is impossible to manage your stress and anxiety. In this post, you will [...]
In the last post in this series you learned about the power of destructive thinking and how it can limit your students' ability to manage their stress. Destructive thinking is negative thinking, but constructive thinking is positive thinking. Through positive thinking, you can teach your students to weaken power of [...]
To begin your physical wellness journey and to live a healthy lifestyle, you must develop healthy habits. One of these healthy habits is exercising. Exercising regularly will help you feel better about yourself. Exercise looks different for everyone. You may choose to go for a walk everyday, or visit the gym [...]
Physical wellness is an important part of managing your anxiety. In order to have the skills of physical wellness, you need self-responsibility. Responsibility is the quality or state of being responsible or accountable for one's actions. Put the word "self" in front of it, and it takes on the meaning [...]