Need a quick inspiration? Maybe a recharge after a bad night or a long day? This section will feature write-ups, articles and videos that are meant to inspire.
Entry provided by LifeHack. Entry written by Deb Johnstone Do you ever catch yourself saying “yes” when you actually want to say “no”? Or you nod your head in agreement when you really don’t agree at all? You’ve possibly even reached the point where you feel annoyed with yourself, yet it still feels easier to … Continue reading
Story reblogged from “We Are Teachers”; Story written by Elizabeth Peyton – I’ve been teaching middle school for 12 years. I’ve been in an urban school in which 99 percent of students receive free lunch for nine of those years. And I’ve tried a lot of classroom management strategies with varying degrees of success. I’ve tried … Continue reading
Story provided by LinkedIn and written by Joshua Miller – So I mentor and coach underserved individuals ranging from middle school to undergrad. I have received many questions from people that wish to do similar work but have concerns about the message that they want to send. Below I list about five tips to speaking … Continue reading
Video provided by TED Radio Hour: NPR – Some of our most powerful feelings — stress, depression, despair — are the hardest to understand. This hour, TED speakers challenge assumptions about emotion, disquiet and the essence of well-being. Continue reading
Story provided by Entrepreneur Magazine – A decade ago, my friend Bill said, “Perry I’ve got a million-dollar idea for you. There’s just one catch: If you sell a million dollars, you have to give $10,000 to my favorite charity.” “OK Bill, you’re on,” I said. He insisted I was leaving tons of money … Continue reading
Story provided by Linkedin (Written by IIya Pozin) – If you’re like me, you’re always on the search for the best way to simultaneously boost your productivity, stay organized, and expertly manage your time at work. Fortunately, there are a few ingenious ways to accomplish more at work on several different levels. I’ve … Continue reading
Lyric Soprano, Kristen Donovan, is a performing artist active in the Washington, D.C. area. She began her musical journey in Virginia Beach where she learned to read music and gave her first public performance for an audience of over five hundred at the age of nine. While remaining extremely active in her church and … Continue reading
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire mayor of New York City, was asked by a caller to his radio show this morning to share his personal formula for success. Among his more interesting recipe items? Limiting bathroom breaks to avoid leaving your desk and picking up garbage from the street. Here, in full, are his words … Continue reading
Don’t make people pay for music, says Amanda Palmer. Let them. In a passionate talk that begins in her days as a street performer (drop a dollar in the hat for the Eight-Foot Bride!), she examines the new relationship between artist and fan. Continue reading