NEW DAY NEW LESSON » Archive for March 2011
Kids Take Up A Disproportionate Amount Of Space Relative To Their Size
I think this one of those laws of nature that no one can really fully grasp. I am trying to understand why, or rather how it is, that a little small 4 year old turns into an octopus when she crawls into my bed with me. As you probably guessed, I did not get much sleep last night. (I’m not complaining because my husband got even less as he tried to sleep on airplane.) I am however the proud … Read entire article »
Filed under: Children, Lesson of the Day
Everything Takes Practice
To gain proficiency at something, you need practice. There is nothing in life that we can do perfectly well (aside from maybe breathing), that we haven’t had to practice to get better at. Eating, walking, talking, throwing a ball, writing, reading…. You get the picture. Yet, so many of us are impatient. We learn a new skill and we want to be perfect from day one. We want do something new and we want to know how … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lesson of the Day, Perfectionism, Work
Sometimes, The Best Words Are Not Your Own
I don’t know who wrote the story below. I wish I did so I could give them the credit they deserve. Today is my husband’s birthday. Unfortunately, he is also about 6,, away on business. I was thinking about what I wanted to write to him and wish him and this anecdote was the one that stuck in my mind. ROCKS, PEBBLES, SAND A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front … Read entire article »
Filed under: Emotions, Lesson of the Day
Two (Or More) Heads Are Better Than One
If you are open to hearing other peoples’ points of views and taking their advice, then two heads are better than one. So not one of the most flattering pictures of my double chin, but I still like it. And no, my eldest in not stoned, he is just trying to look serious and cool. In this case I am actually hoping there will be a lot more than two heads to help me brainstorm and give … Read entire article »
Filed under: Blogging, communication, Lesson of the Day
To Truly Give, You Need To Know How To Receive
I think that most (if not all of us) of us like to help. We feel good about ourselves and about life after we have helped someone in even a small way. If it’s true that helping someone out makes people feel good, why do so many of us have a problem asking for or receiving help? It is not just about receiving actual help, it can even be something as simple as receiving a compliment. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Kindness Club, Lesson of the Day
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