No Room for Phonies

What is the RULER? How do we support emotional intelligence and growth at home, school and work?  How do we start an emotional revolution?   Mood Meter Chart:  :   https://bit.ly/mmchart4u

We dull our experiences and reduce our adventures in life by trying to fit everything into neat little categories.  What does it mean to be judgmental?  What is the difference between making judgments and being judgmental?   Critical Thinking vs. Thinking Critically Reflective and Open-minded vs. Sound Bits and Cliches Insecure Arrogance vs. Confident Humility  Grandiosity, Shame and Narcissim Res...

Maximize your mental health.... Dr. Julie Smith gives tips and strategies for several challenges we face... ....on dark places -  on motivation - on emotional pain - on grief - on self-doubt - on fear - on stress - on a meaningful life

Join us in pictures as we show you the highlights of Victoria and Sidney-By-The-Sea Joe Wiebe     thirstywriter.com      Beer Blogger for BC

Your potential is one thing - what we do with it is quite another.  Challenge yourself everyday.   Talent is no guarantee of grit.   Talent, effort, skill and achievement fit together.   Enthusiasm is common.  Endurance is rare.  Improvise - Adapt - Overcome The Stages of Grit The Maturity Principle  Deliberate Practice Flow Hope and a Growth Mindset Hard thing Rule Shared Norms Grow grit from the...

The Many Faces of "I'm Sorry" - Ways to Ruin an Apology - More Wimpy, Overblown and Downright Relationship-Busting Apologies - Apologizing Under Fire (How to Handle Big-Time Criticism) - How to Decode a Faux Apology - The Secret Life of the Non Apologizer - Defensiveness - How and Whether to Accept the Olive Branch - Who is at Fault? (When Reconciliation Grinds to A Halt) - Have you ever witnessed...

What's a Crucial Conversation?  Mastering Crucial Conversations Choosing Your Topic - How to make sure you hold the right conversation Start with the Heart - How to stay focused on what you really want Master Your Stories - How to stay in dialogue when you're scared or hurt Learn to Look - How to notice when safety is at risk Make It Safe - How to make it safe to talk about just about anything Sta...

Books Worth Reading....a practical relationship boost is available in this little, easily read book - 7 Days of tips and strategies and stories that will revitalize your relationship with your partner - or set you up for a successful future relationship.  

Do you need some inertia to "get going"?  What part of your life lives in the "shadows"?  Do you struggle with relationships and boundaries?  Are you struggling with addiction?  This book is filled with stories, examples and practical strategies as well as new ways of looking at anxiety and emotions.  

A practical guide to shifting your leadership style from a "telling" to an "asking".  This book is filled with practical suggestions and LOTS of examples and "advice" on NOT giving advice...lol  Open up a new world - not just as a leader but, as a parent, friend or colleague - ask questions and empower and respect those around you.  

How do you know when you need to set boundaries?  How do you feel when you set them? How do others react when you set boundaries for them?  Why do it (when it is actually really hard)?  How does it change your life?  

Another of our "books worth reading"....this one would be a great start to the new year with 90 days of short readings and meditations on everything from finding balance to "changing the channel" to manage negative thoughts.  Join us for a brief overview of this book by Jason Wolbers

Personality or character?   How do we learn?   Scaffolding...absorption principle...making progress...success...and then finding your credible believer...and SO MUCH MORE...including a discussion on schools in Finland (Don't waste a brain!)

100 things that we learned, talked about and all the guests we enjoyed having as part of our 2023 year!  On we go...books, books and more books...

From castles to Port cellars to beaches and restaurants, there is so much to see and do in Vigo and Porto and you will NOT break the bank.   The Rooster in Portugal...When the pilgrim was being hanged, the Cockerel stood up on the table and crowed. The judged rushed to the gallows and he saw that the knot of the rope around his neck was caught and thus prevented him of being strangled. He was rele...

We are new at travelling but, we hopped on a plane and went off to Portugal and Spain....go to our youtube channel for a picture version of the first leg of our trip - Lisbon and the Algarve....    https://youtu.be/rPd951zeLWc   

How do we make the school environment the best that it can be?  What are some strategies?  What about integrity and accountability?  

What made us proud as educators?  What advice do we have for parents?  What did we love to see in classrooms in our schools?  What did you find frustrating as a principal?  How do we stay engaged and support education now that we are retired?  

Have you read a book by Richard Rohr?   Have you listened to the stories about grace,  and moving humbly through the second half of life?   Have you visiting  https://cac.org/ for inspiration from The Centre for Action and Contemplatio?  

Richard Rohr has written the most fastening book about the second half of life called, Falling Upward.  In this episode, we have a great conversation about SO MANY THINGS!! We are the clumsy stewards of our own souls.  Life is indeed momentous - created by accumulated moments in which the deeper “I” is slowly revealed if we are ready to see it.  We are here to give back fully and freely what we we...

What is true leadership?  What kind of mentor are you looking for?  What is agency and dignity?  How do we engage in conversations about significant things?  What is true service?  What are the most important skills you bring to work?  How do you embrace and move past mistakes? 

The Song of Significance by Seth Godin  Thinking about The Principles of Significance to bring caring and meaning and success to your life.  Failure IS an option, as well as going above and beyond, speaking truth and caring about everything you do.  

Stories of adventure, survival, courage and some proud life moments...all twisted around some good advice...

Frozen turkeys, concert antics, adventures in living your best life!!

Taking life as life comes...staying organized and lots of encouragement to keep on healing on your journey - every day - day by day....