Showing posts with label teacher. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teacher. Show all posts

4.13.2020

Coming out of this better…


There is a lot of commentary out there on how things will be different after COVID-19.  Certainly, we are learning what we miss the most and what we deem to be really important.  Discovering creative ways to work from home and how to be flexible are daily challenges.  Of course, we are also being reminded of the importance of health care workers, first responders, truck drivers and grocery store staff.  Oh, and maybe most importantly, Teachers! 

But what are you doing to come out of this a better person?
·       Are you going to have better family relationships?
·       Will you learn a new craft or skill?
·       Are you growing in your faith?
·       Have you discovered new ways to give back in your community?
·       Will you be more serious about saving of 2-3 months of living expenses?
·       Has your perspective about work/life balance changed?
·       Do you have new goals and objectives for the balance of the year?
·       Will you bring a new level of commitment and energy to your job or your business?
·       Have you read a business or self help book you have been putting off?

This is not over, but most of the above take some time.  Take advantage of the opportunity of time. What are you doing to make sure you come out of this a better person? Think about it.

8.20.2018

Kindness


There is not enough kindness in the world if you ask me.  We are too quick to judge, too worried about ourselves, and always in a hurry.  A bit of kindness goes a long way and may actually make someone’s day.  My wife Fran, is one of the kindest people I know (way more than me).  She is always doing things for others.  It is a great attribute for her to have as a teacher.  Here is the saying that she reminds me of often and lives by daily…

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.

We all have battles, big or small, personal or professional, emotional or physical.  That barista you think is slow is battling.  The driver of the car that just cut in front of you to turn is battling.  Your co-worker who just missed a deadline is battling.  Just remember that before you react, consider a little kindness.