Category: Overcoming obstacles

Random Thoughts on the Blank Page
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A bad case of writer’s block I am a writer. And at the moment, I am a writer with a deadline. Two, in fact, the most immediate one for a 10,000-word piece on classroom management. Piece of cake, right? I’ve been writing, speaking, and blogging about that topic

The Myth of the Self-Esteem “Myth”
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What self-esteem is, and is not On this page you will find a comparison between the characteristics of someone with a healthy, functional sense of self-worth vs. the characteristics of someone whose sense of worth, value, esteem, and deservingness is weak or low. See below for additional information. Self-esteem clearly goes beyond simply “feeling good…

The Power of Discouragement
By Categories: Avoiding burnout, Blog, Counselors, Educators, Emotionally safe schools, General Interest, Overcoming obstacles, Parents, Recognition and Reinforcement, Self-care and Inspiration, Social and Emotional Growth, Students 1 Comment

The impact of feedback on achievement Years ago working in Slovenia, I met an art teacher, Andrej Grošelj, who stayed in touch over the years and became a friend until his recent and sudden death. With the help of Google’s Language Tools, I was able to translate email messages he occasionally sent in his native tongue. One…

Silver Linings
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The up side of down times Imagine a world in which there were no unnecessary tragedies—not because negative events did not occur, but because we recognize that these occurrences may have been necessary to open the way for some greater blessings to happen. One of the greatest challenges in life is learning to see the…

Presentation: Boundaries 101
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From Basic to Black-Belt Self-Care Techniques Presentation by Dr. Jane Bluestein Do you have a tendency to say yes when you want to say no? Is follow-through a challenge? Do you find yourself asking for excuses or giving warnings? Do you sometimes feel taken for granted? If you do, you are not alone. 

The Adversity Connection with Dan Deigan
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Building resiliency and persistence Episode Summary: Find the hidden gifts in obstacles and challenges. Dr. Jane Bluestein talks with Dan Deigan, founder of the Little Conversations Today Web site, to discuss the concepts of failure and success, offering practical suggestions

Presentation: Magic, Miracles and Synchronicity
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An Abundance of Gratitude An inspiring presentation to help develop an “attitude of gratitude,” a life-affirming process that not only brings greater awareness of the wonder and magic that can occur in the course of a day, but can also help us