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Life Skills in Education

About one month ago I went to go present to a board of education as to how important life skills are to be taught in the classrooms. Although many students learn life skills at home, many students do not. The select few of the board that showed up at the meeting told me not to use the words “life skills,” as it relates to education because it has a negative connotation. As an educator, it is my opinion that avoiding life skills in the way we act in the classroom and in the way in the way that we teach is unavoidable. Students, whether in the classroom or outside of it, will encounter changes, decisions, LIFE. Yes, I know wholeheartedly that skills need to be taught. I have had too many college students come into the classroom without basic reading and writing skills. But we cannot just point fingers as to whose responsibility it is to teach what. It takes all of us – parents, educators, mentors, life coaches, guidance counselors, neighbors, etc. The list can go on and on. Instead of pointing fingers, jump in and lend a helping hand to anyone – including yourself. We are all lifetime students.

Published on Wednesday April 27, 2011 in College Success, Life Management, Life Purpose, Self-Discovery and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Bring the Confidence Back to the Students

When I was a little girl, I used to talk to my father on the drive to school about what I wanted to do when I grew up. At that time I wanted to be a lawyer. Although I didn’t become a lawyer, I was always instilled with the confidence that I could do ANYTHING I wanted to do. And I found it. I decided to become a life coach, focusing on education. It take confidence to put your own business together. It takes confidence to make business deals and really believe in what you are doing. Why are there any dropout rates at all? Some students don’t take the education seriously and don’t realize the impact that a lack of education will have on their lives. Some don’t have the confidence that they can do what they really want to do with their lives. Some don’t have the confidence to even be in school because they keep hearing that there’s no jobs out there for them, even is they excel with their education. Teachers, parents and students, create an environment where students can dream again and know that they can do anything they want to in their lives.

Published on Tuesday March 8, 2011 in Broadcast, Choosing a Career and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

All Any Wants is Just a Little Appreciation

So yesterday afternoon, I was totally listening in on two colleagues talk about their boss. They mentioned how their office, one of the offices on the college campus, is short staffed because their co-worker was let go. As a result, these women said that they were being asked to do their own work and the work of their colleague who just left. In this conversation, they complained about not being compensated for it, but the majority of the conversation was about how unappreciated they felt.

I’ve always known that people are more likely to quit their job when they do not feel appreciated, rather than for monetary reasons. And then I started thinking about the average college classroom. At both of the colleges I have taught, it always starts off with a classroom full of students for the first couple of weeks, and then all of a sudden, students begin to diappear. Now there are also financial factors that play a role in why this sometimes happens, but I started thinking about appreciation being a factor too.

Anytime I’m collecting an assignment from my students, I always thank them for turning it in. When I conference with them about their essays, I always point out the things they did well, as well as the things they need to improve on. I always ask them how their weekend was or how their day is going.

In return, my students do the same. Most of them show excitement about coming to class, and our classroom ends up being a learning process filled with joy and excitement. My students feel comfortable asking questions because we create an environment in the beginning of the semester that not only do the students appreciate me and I appreciate them, but they also appreciate each other.

Each person in the classroom plays a role well or poorly the class runs. So you do what you can do to show your teachers and classmates that they are appreciated. Even just a simple smile can make a difference.

Published on Thursday September 23, 2010 in Broadcast and College Success. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Did You See Turning Around Negative Self Talk on Dream Purposeful Phenomenon Tuesday Night? Catch the Recorded Version Now!

Research shows that a person has anywhere up to 60,000 thoughts per day. The thing about these thoughts of ours is that most of them are the same 60,000 thoughts from day to day. The question is: what are you thinking about?

In our current society, most people’s thoughts are centered around worry, fear, and stress over a variety of topics. We worry about work. We worry about school. We worry about family and other close relationships. And the list could go on. A lot of that worry and fear stems from how we feel about ourselves.

Learn the five steps to building positive affirmations for yourself and your life. Watch the recorded version at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/create-the-career-of-your-dreams-phenomenon.

Published on Wednesday July 28, 2010 in Broadcast, Dream Purposeful Phenomenon, Life Management and Self-Discovery. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

What kind of energy are you putting out?

A positive attitude attracts positive results in your life. The
minute you start doubting yourself and your capabilities, negative
energy heads right in your direction.

To stay positive and focused, close your eyes and quiet your mind
to release stress and let go of any doubts you may have about your
chosen career. Get the positive image of your future career in your
head. Create success in your mind and it will become your reality.

You have to set goals that are almost out of reach. If you set a
goal that is attainable without much work or thought, you are stuck with something below your true talent and potential.”
– Steve Garvey

After this envisioning exercise, take the time to capture the moment by writing down the details of your experience.

Be sure to include how you felt and what you were doing that made you feel
successful.

Remember to use the “Document Your Vision” sheet to write down your
thoughts and ideas. You’ll want to reference this information later.

And you’ll be amazed at how much comes to be simply becuase you took
the step to document your dreams.

Published on Saturday July 10, 2010 in Broadcast and Energy Coaching. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .