Dear Tristan, I am confused as to what personal development means and what is involved in that. How is personal development different from self-help, self-improvement, human potential, or personal growth? Can you help explain this to me? Thank you, Janet Merlo ___________________________ Hi Janet, I agree with you. There is a great deal of confusion … Read more
Grief is an essential life skill: knowing how to survive grief means feeling safe to take on other risks, and grief actually increases one’s ability to love. The longer you live, the greater the need to understand grief. Expressing grief and respecting your loved ones is very important to the grieving process. The symbol of … Read more
Change fixes the past Transformation creates the future Transformational life skills It’s not about fixing what’s broken or learning to manage everyday life better, it’s about freeing yourself from the shackles of the past and creating the future of your dreams. Most people think of life skills as money management, time management, daily living skills, … Read more
The child is constantly learning. Each new experience creates opportunities to learn life lessons. Preschoolers learn and reinforce skills in a nurturing environment. By interacting with each other and receiving kind guidance from teachers, preschoolers learn valuable skills, traits, and values. Make good decisions When young children interact with each other, there are plenty of … Read more
It is possible that you will be able to experience the fun just by using the internet. The excitement that one gets when he wins an online game can be experienced just by following the instructions. The individual can choose his own team as well as the techniques that will be used to play the … Read more
good news! The people skills that form the core of effective leadership skills are strong outside the world of work. They foster strong relationships with friends and family. You can – and should – use them with your children. Think about what people skills include: listening, keeping an open mind when engaging in dialogue, accepting … Read more
It’s funny, when the topic of encouragement randomly pops up in a conversation, how many people actually have strong opinions about it. These opinions can be either very positive or very negative, and are often related to a person’s own experiences in high school or college, but encouragement is rarely discussed objectively as an important … Read more
Would you consider putting your teenage son in the duel? It is a great way to improve mental and physical health. Although the most direct benefit is through exercise, a structured fencing class can also help your child learn, grow, and excel in school, work environments, and even socialization. It’s not just about sword fighting; … Read more
People who adapt are able to organize their thoughts in ways that generate appropriate, positive action. Adaptive abilities are necessary when changes occur in individuals and their circumstances. Adaptive behaviors are age-dependent skills that allow us to successfully participate in activities of daily living throughout our lives. We can also think of adaptive behaviors as … Read more
Everyone knows that the Amazon rainforest is threatened by climate change. But what is this? What is its importance? Well, that’s what I’m here in Brazil to study. I’m in the Atlantic rainforest with my mates from Columbia University. We are hosted by the Pesquisas Environmental Institute (IPE), where we study forest ecology and field … Read more