What you eat and when you eat it, the amount of exercise you take and the amount of sleep you get are among the key factors that affect the production of neurotransmitters. This means that by controlling these factors you can control your internal ecology to maintain abundant supplies of your feel- good chemical, serotonin….
Eight Keys to Running Effective Meetings
I confess that I hate meetings – at least those that are poorly run, go on forever and where decisions are never made. Such meetings are a complete waste of time. Here are my thoughts on what it takes to make meetings a good use of your time and everyone else’s. A clear purpose: Is the…
The 3 Metre Rule
Interactions with parents can add to stress levels in schools. Being proactive by establishing a positive relationship before any issues arise is obviously beneficial. There’s a school I know (it shall remain anonymous to protect the names of the innocent!) that doesn’t leave anything to chance. The teachers and other staff use the 3 metre…
Be an “Independent” Team Player
Independence is defined as freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; being in charge or direction of one’s own affairs without interference. Sounds great doesn’t it? Liberating even? You know the saying belted out by every motivational coach, “There is no I in Team”. Well I don’t agree, in fact I…
Building Rapport With Others
When you work with people, whether it be colleagues, students or parents at your school, the better the rapport and relationship, the higher the trust and the greater the cooperation. Put simply, good rapport between two people is all about liking and trusting each other. Of course, we often build rapport and relationships naturally and…
Make the Most of 2017
It’s relatively easy to start the year feeling refreshed and recharged and ready for the year ahead. It’s a little more difficult to maintain that energy level throughout the year. A little planning now can set up 2017 as your best year yet! The Queen’s Christmas message advocated a careful balance between reflection and action….
Just For Laughs
Funny things happen in schools all of the time! On some occasions we are too busy to appreciate the humour. This week think about some of the funny things that have happened in your school – share them with a colleague during a break! Here are some to get you started… English is a funny…
The Evolution of Stress
Stress is something we all feel at some stage in our lives. Some of us deal with it better than others! Stress is basically what you feel when life’s demands exceed your ability to meet those demands. There are actually two types of stresses in our lives: The first one is known as ‘acute stress’…
10 Steps to a Positive Attitude Towards People you Deal With
Our attitude has a huge impact on our interaction with others. It therefore has a significant impact on our ability to relate to people and our stress levels. Optimise your optimism. Attitude comes before behaviour. The more positive your attitude, the more positive your behaviour, the more positive the results. Learn to be optimistic. Have…
Brain Food – Part 2
Don’t damage the boat- No boat owner would knowingly damage their boat, so it follows that no human would knowingly damage their brain. Apart from accidental injuries and illegal drugs, things which can harm the brain range from smoking, stress and sleep deprivation to poor dietary habits and a negative mindset. Goal number one is…
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