Discipline… What works?
Teaching Rules or Values? Do you feel like you are constantly correcting children? Does it seem that you are redirecting and repeating behavior rules all the time? Guess what? You probably are. In fact, research shows that from ages two to ten, children are urged by their parents to change their behavior once every six…
Read MoreFive Steps to Self-confidence
How to Develop Self Confidence Here’s a little quiz for you: When you think about taking the dream that you have and turning it into a reality: Do you worry that you aren’t talented enough to pull it off? Do you wrestle with uncertainty? Are you afraid for no reason? You have a new job…
Read MoreSelf discipline and the marshmallow test…
How to help kids develop self discipline It’s a classic test of self-control and discipline; The Marshmallow Test was designed by Walter Mischel in the late 1960’s, children were given a marshmallow and told they could either eat it now or wait for a period of time and get two marshmallows to eat. The antics…
Read MoreThe secret to successful goal setting
What to do if setting goals isn’t working I have a quick little test for you. (Don’t you just love pop quizzes?) When I think about my goals for this year, I am… A. taking a nap and thinking about it later. Goals stress me out. B. A planner. I’m evaluating the year so far,…
Read Morechildren who feel entitled
Say this… not that Ever wonder how we could wind up with a whole generation of kids who feel entitled? Entitled to good grades without having to work and study for them. Entitled to a spot on the team or in the organization without having to practice and prove themselves. Entitled to success without having to…
Read MoreHave you failed lately?
What if the key to success is massive failure? Failure is an experience that we all avoid isn’t it? Whether you are starting a new business or a new career… Whether you are answering phones or making cold calls… Our goal is to always be successful…right? Failure on the other hand is something we have…
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