Posts Tagged ‘disstress’
7 Tips to Speak Up and Keep Up in Class (Even if You’re an Introvert)
Are you struggling to speak up? As an introvert you may feel stressed out when having to participate in class, not because you lack ideas, but because the setting itself can feel overwhelming. While their minds are full of insightful thoughts, participating in fast-paced discussions can be exhausting or anxiety-inducing. Here are five reasons…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Role: Early Warning Signs of a Passive-Aggressive Child
When a mother of a 12-year-old girl reached out, I was taken aback. “Every interaction turns into a power struggle, and it’s exhausting.” It was hard to believe her daughter’s aggressive behavior was solely due to her. After our talk, it became evident that the mother’s actions played a part. Learn how to identify early…
Read MoreThe Power of Bedtime Stories: How Reading to Young Children Influences Their Development
As a teacher with a background in psychology, I have seen firsthand the power of storytelling in shaping young minds. Reading to young children is not only a fun and enjoyable experience, but it can also have a profound impact on their development. In particular, bedtime stories have been shown to be especially beneficial for children.…
Read MoreRecognizing time thieves ⏱⏳
Besides the classic time thieves known amongst students, such as… interruptions internet your own thoughts chaos, disorder lack of motivation noise having no clear goal in mind … there are a number of “hidden” time thieves that I want you to be aware of! Do you ever notice any of the following…
Read MoreTruth be told…. 😇
I was not a big book nerd when I was in school. Especially when I was getting older, I noticed how I was still able to do certain literature assignments in class without having read the materials to the course. The truth is I lacked motivation and learned to get by without putting in much…
Read MoreMy life as a teacher
Today I wanted to tell you about my life as an teacher. After I graduated with a teaching degree in Psychology and EFL, I decided to travel for several years. During that time, I taught in three different countries, and it was an amazing experience. I also noticed how students everywhere seemed to have the…
Read MoreRecognizing stress triggers 🙇
Did you know that stress can show in many different ways? Observe yourself… Many students report the following reasons for their stress: 1️⃣ deadlines 2️⃣ wanting to do too many things at once 3️⃣ not being able to say “NO” to friends Just because you WANT to do more, doesn’t mean you’re gaining more quality…
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