Mornings are my favorite! In the spring, you can hear the birds chirping and smell the coffee! Peaceful as I sit on the outside deck, the early risers visit the feeders and the beauty of the new day. The noise of the world can weigh you down. Everyone has an opinion on everything, but it … Continue reading Start the day with reflecting
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Message received
Every day, we receive messages from others in many different ways. We also send messages in various ways as well. Managing all of these communications can be overwhelming, but we can also mishandle messages. What we say, the body language we use, and the tones used to send messages to others. I know for myself, … Continue reading Message received
Monday Moments of Impression
What does your team think of you? What do you think of your team? How do you know? Do you ask? Do they say? How can you find out? The best thing I have ever done is created an evaluation for my staff to do on me. Now you have to want to receive feedback, … Continue reading Monday Moments of Impression
Can you believe what you see?
“Every day, images pass across our screens. They exist everywhere: on television, webpages, social media, newspapers, magazines, textbooks, mobile phones and more.”-Frank Baker, Teach Kids to Read the Images they see In our world today of photoshopped and the ability to alter pictures, it is not easy to believe what you see. As an elementary … Continue reading Can you believe what you see?
Never Giving Up- “Not Done Yet”
#Bethesolutiondaily “Stop Playing Small, and Do What it Takes to Stay in the Game, ” Bonnie Marcus. I hear those words now after being benched, and I am ready to play! When you have no control over situations that happen to you, a decision needs to be made. Do you let the impact stop you … Continue reading Never Giving Up- “Not Done Yet”
Tuesday Talk: What do you say?
#Bethesolutiondaily What do you tell your students, staff and families? We are always told to welcome and greet students each day. Making sure we check in with students helps to connect them to our school and classroom. Additionally, the morning meeting provides opportunities to identify any issues to address early to prevent from escalating to … Continue reading Tuesday Talk: What do you say?
Can You Help?
"I have a killer puzzle to put together! I don't know where to start," said my elderly neighbor "I will come over to help you get started." "What is this puzzle suppose to look like like?" "The picture on the box is a rooster." "Well, I think no matter what we do we will not … Continue reading Can You Help?
What’s Your Label?
I saw her pick up several different boxes and read the labels. We were in the grocery store. She finally placed one in her cart. “Is that a good buy?” I asked the young women. She responded, “I was checking the label for calorie count. I don’t know the cost.” Oh, thanks. The candy aisle … Continue reading What’s Your Label?
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! One step at a time, helping one individual find their purpose and providing positive light wherever we can shine. Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton