“An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion….unless acted upon by an outside force.” That’s Newton’s First Law of Motion. Basic science tells us that resistance is a common response to change, whether we’re talking about the movement of an object, or human [...]
“Where is your self-control?” Sound familiar? Many of us have been asked this question at one point or another. You may have heard this question many years ago from a parent or other adult, although someone may have called your level of self-control into question more recently. Whatever the case [...]
Our Anxiety Management Program focuses on helping individuals to recognize and overcome their problems with anxiety. Anxiety is a problem in our society and in our nation’s schools. In fact, 1 in 8 Children and 1 in 5 adults experience anxiety. This is why having tools and techniques to manage [...]
There are many ways to communicate with other people. It’s important to teach your students the three main ways that people use to communicate: aggression, deference and assertion. While assertive people can communicate or send messages openly and clearly, people with aggressive or deferring communication styles cannot. Aggression (anger) and [...]
Part of being a great employee is evaluating yourself and making continuous improvements. The key to improving yourself is to have a positive attitude. Instead of thinking, “I’m never good enough!”, think, “I have achieved a lot, but how can I improve myself?” Your performance review will give you answers [...]
At some point in our lives, we are each called on to speak with and to lead others. The way in which we do these things, or our individual styles, can have a huge impact on our success. As an educator, you want to help your students become good leaders. [...]
Your goal as a professional is to learn, change, and grow over time. You will hear a lot of feedback from others in your department or company. Instead of ignoring it or blocking it out, listen to it with an open mind. Although critical feedback may make you upset or [...]
We all love to hear compliments when we do something worth noticing. You’re sure to hear some compliments in your performance review. Typically it is easier to hear compliments than constructive criticism, but you may not have considered the appropriate way to respond to compliments that you receive from your [...]
There are many conflicts that we face when we pursue important goals. For example, we may fear the change required to achieve our goal. We may procrastinate or fail to believe in ourselves. Whatever the case, these conflicts need to be overcome in order for successful goal achievement. In this [...]
Handling criticism can be a challenge for many people. When you receive criticism, whether from a peer or supervisor, make sure to listen and avoid getting defensive. If you don’t agree with or understand with the criticism, ask questions for clarification. Always say thank you and take time to think [...]