Now you know that self-control is a learned behavior and can be developed. This means that it is possible to develop skills that improve your level of self-control. In this post we will look at six simple, yet effective, ways that you can develop self-control in your life. Begin at [...]
Assertion is a learned behavior and positive communication skill. Assertive people can communicate openly and clearly. When you fail to practice assertion, negative communication skills, such as aggression and deference, take over. Aggression and deference are self-defeating styles of communication that work against you. Assertion helps you to choose your [...]
Help your students take the first steps toward becoming assertive. The following steps are small, but important, things to help them succeed in adapting a new, assertive communication style: Decide to change Decide what you want Be fair Know how to say “no” Learn how to listen Take risks Be [...]
It’s easy to make goals. Actually achieving these goals is the hard part. To help your students achieve their goal of becoming more assertive, teach them the following five tips: Improving self-esteem Persistence Standing up for yourself Setting positive expectations Practicing self-talk Let’s take a closer look at what it [...]
“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. [...]