This week, we’re finishing up the last of our “Self-Awareness” activities. Two weeks ago, we focused on personality (Myers-Briggs, Holland code, and Enneagram); last week, students explored their values (personal core, desired work, and lifestyle). This week, we’re focused on strengths – character (VIA Character Strengths) and engagement (Clifton Strengthsfinder). We’re also exploring a new … Continue reading
facilitator training program – Dec 2019
This is just a brief posting regarding the next Life Design Catalyst Coach-Guide Facilitator Training. – – – – – As an educator, how are you showing up for your students? And how are you preparing them for an unpredictable future? Let’s start with a list of statements that may best describe your work situation: … Continue reading
simple purpose
I just came back from lunch with a friend earlier today and purpose came up in our conversation. During my workout yesterday morning, I watched Brian Johnson’s Purpose 101 video (see the intro to the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=Hz0-qe8HJOc). In this 101 video, he states that we have two purposes in life – to be better … Continue reading
self-care
In our staff meeting yesterday, our boss shared with us that our Student Health Services department has noticed a significant increase in the number of students seen compared to the same time last year. I also heard that the number of suicide attempts is on the rise. And my colleague Megan stated that she created … Continue reading
let it go
During my hour-long workout this morning, I decided to switch up my workout music. Instead of listening to my regular playlist, I decided to listen to Billboard’s Top 50 Christian songs for the week of September 14, 2019. What a great choice! There were definitely songs that got my blood pumping, as well as songs … Continue reading
daring classrooms
As many of you know, I am a big Brene Brown fan! From showing her TED Talk in our “What Could I Do With My Life” course (to help our students developing an “I Am Statement” to define how they will live their truth every day) to recommending her documentary “A Call to Courage” as … Continue reading
a new day
In our HHS125 class this semester, students are not given homework each week – all activities are done in class (other than the three poster projects). Instead, we are using the quote the quote by Abraham Maslow – “In any given moment each day, you have two options: you can choose to step forward into … Continue reading
