by kariyates | Nov 14, 2018 | Inspiration, Kid-Centered Classroom, Leadership
Why courage? We all need a dose of courage from time to time . . . Because have big work to do. And because taking the first step in a new direction can sometimes be scary. Even once you get going down the right path, you’ll certainly experience moments when you...
by kariyates | Nov 13, 2018 | Inspiration, Kid-Centered Classroom, Leadership
Courage Rule #1 – Start small. But start. You can’t do it all at once, but you can do something more all the time. Don’t wait for conditions to be perfect before you start. Today is all we have. The only time to start is now. The work is a journey and there is...
by kariyates | Nov 13, 2018 | Inspiration, Kid-Centered Classroom, Leadership
Laugh more. Smile more. Stop taking yourself so seriously. So what if you try something and it completely flops? Have a good chuckle about it with a friend. Learn from your experiences and move on. Lighten up. Enjoy the journey. Just have some fun! Life’s too...
by kariyates | Nov 13, 2018 | Inspiration, Kid-Centered Classroom, Leadership
Slow down. Eat well. Get plenty of sleep. Listen to your body. Exercise. Give yourself room to make mistakes. Take naps. Think kind and positive thoughts. Let go of guilt. Find time for the things that bring you...
by kariyates | Nov 13, 2018 | Inspiration, Kid-Centered Classroom, Leadership
Reflection, not perfection, is the key to progress. You don’t have to know exactly how to do a thing; you just have to be willing to reflect on what you do, learn from it and adjust accordingly. Forward motion provides opportunity to fine tune your skills for...
by kariyates | Nov 13, 2018 | Inspiration, Kid-Centered Classroom, Leadership
You’ve chosen the learning business as your life’s work. So, lead the way by designing a path for your own learning. Read. Write. Research. Reach out to colleagues. Be vulnerable. Ask great questions. Read some more. Don’t wait for others to...
