With so many people (some of whom are very dear to my heart) losing family members recently, I feel compelled to offer some support, and comfort. I wanted to go well beyond a post on my friends' Facebook walls, or dropping by the funeral parlor to express my condolences. What I'm about to say will … Continue reading Life After Loss: Understanding the Grieving Process
Category: Inspiration
Who’s Draining Your Batteries?
Sometimes in life, we trudge along aimlessly, waiting on other's approval in order to make crucial decisions. I am guilty as charged! Last week however, I stumbled upon this profound, but common sense tweet from Joel Osteen: https://twitter.com/JoelOsteen/status/296967380914040832 Now, I wonder... must we be tuned into certain "channels" at a particular time in our lives … Continue reading Who’s Draining Your Batteries?
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Self Sabotage: The Underlying Causes
Often, we do and say little things that hinder our own growth and success. It's not intentional, however. In my post, "Emotional Abuse: Identifying the Signs, Breaking the Cycle," I briefly discussed a condition called learned helplessness. It's actually amazing that as I began searching for information to help me better convey the subject matter … Continue reading Self Sabotage: The Underlying Causes
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Emotional Abuse: Identifying the Signs, Breaking the Cycle
Disclaimer: This post was written from a female's perspective because the author was writing from personal experience. The piece is informative, but in most ways therapeutic for the writer. The Breakdown Emotional abuse is difficult to detect with the untrained eye. The wounds are deep and continually reopened. The abuser usually knows all of your … Continue reading Emotional Abuse: Identifying the Signs, Breaking the Cycle
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The Classroom Management Secret
What's My Job? Every educator's very first priority is to maintain a safe and orderly classroom (or school if you're a principal). This comes well before teaching content, grading assignments, and serving cafeteria duty. Before we can begin to look at the importance of differentiation for diverse learners and strategic planning, common practices must be … Continue reading The Classroom Management Secret
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Emotional Abuse: Identifying The Signs, Breaking the Cycle
The Breakdown Emotional abuse is difficult to detect with the untrained eye. The wounds are deep and continually reopened. The abuser usually knows all of your deepest secrets, fears, and passions. He knows your strengths, your weaknesses, and your heart's desire. He desperately needs you to need him! No matter what you ask of the … Continue reading Emotional Abuse: Identifying The Signs, Breaking the Cycle
