Shopping. Cooking. Cleaning. Sending out cards. More shopping. Work. Money. Family gatherings. Still more shopping… It’s no wonder that the holidays is not only the most joyous time of the year, but often the most stressful as well. We get so wrapped up in everything that we need to do, we worry about how we’re going to accomplish things, making …
Inspiring our Future Through Acts of Kindness
School started up again this past week. As a teacher, I always wonder what my students will be like: Will they like my class? Are there going to be kids that need more help than others? And, possibly the most important question I can ask for my students: what kind of baggage do these kids come with that could hinder their …
The Two Main Flavors of Feedback: Mean vs. Kind
Life is full of choices. Every day people must choose either this or that – not both. Some choices are simple – some complex. Some choices are black-and-white, while others are gray. In the workplace, feedback (the constructive sort) and kindness are often positioned as opposites – as a black-and-white choice. We can be kind and not give feedback OR …
No Act of Kindness is Too Small
Ever feel yourself wanting to do something good for a person or your community, but feel like no matter what idea you come up with, it just doesn’t feel like “enough”? This is a mistake that many people, including myself, make. Kindness doesn’t have to be a case of “go big or go home”. Kindness isn’t about superheroic feats of generosity (although …
Bucket of Kindness – Teacher Kindness
Many schools have taken part in the ‘Bucket Filling’ school campaign. The goal of which is to encourage people to use actions or words that show that you care about someone. Saying or doing something kind. Giving someone a heartfelt smile. Using names with respect. Helping without being asked. Giving sincere compliments. Showing respect to others. Your bucket will be …