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Ignorance and Learning
Yes, we are all ignorant in some aspect, and we are frustrated with others’ ignorance. The question remains though, how do we most effectively support others in their learning while we also remain open to our understanding? Basic self-awareness, knowledge of what mental models are, what is fairness minded critical thinking, knowledge of empathy, practice
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Continue to Support your Passion

Spotify Podcast Link Whether it is done within your scope of work, or outside, support your passion in the reason for the work you do. We all know, that not every initiative mentioned is done, nor will it be a common goal, yet it may be your passion. It may be what brings you joy
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Self-reflection
What we see does not match with what other see all the time. We may perceive our image as one, while we display another. How many times have you questioned why a person in a certain position does not model what you imagine from that position? Consider this question. It may have been a colleague,
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Create your vision
You wish you had a mentor. You wish to mentor someone. You wish to feel partnership. There is marginalized group that you wish to support. After you choose what inspires you and your purpose, plan the details. You plan from the vision of what it would look like ideally, and move towards what will work
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The Positivity Effect
We all know positivity feels good, as we release oxytocin and our prefrontal cortex is at our best. Yet, still people may see it as only fluff. It looks like fluff is the best. The APBS conference has this topic. Currently, there is research to support integrating positive psychology into our PBIS models in schools
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Continuous Learning in all formats
Many of us seem more knowledge. There are so many ways to obtain our growth! First, through our own organization, from people who have also learned and implemented strategies or completed their own degrees. Teaching PD: we learn by teaching and guiding others! We find best ways to explain as well, getting to key points.
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Sending a text hello!
There is that moment before a meeting, the time before we change a channel, or the moment we are out at lunch waiting for our company to return from the restroom… we can send a text. Send a text to someone you work with, for, or used to. That message can go a long way.
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Complete your personal “to do” Lists too!
We at times are so focused on our work and what to do with work, that we leave our personal items for later, even endangering our wellbeing! Whether you wait to get gas until later, you wait another week for your oil change, you get the drive through since making lunch takes more time, and
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Take time for lunch and sunshine ☀️
Work work work… and your eyes begin to ache, you start thinking about the weekend … take time to relax with your lunch, take in the sunshine, and appreciate yourself 💕. First, make sure you have your lunch and snacks! Water, fruit, vegetables, and some form or protein :). Secondly, check the time and allow