GIVE Encouragement by Educating Others
The VAK learning model divides people into three categories of learner: -Visual learners – absorb information by sight -Auditory learners – absorb information by sound -Kinesthetic learners – absorb information by moving People predominantly learn using one style – whether visual, auditory or kinesthetic. Though every learner often incorporates elements of the other two styles, they are likely to achieve
GIVING Encouragement by Being Vocal
Here are three ways being vocal can be so encouraging: 1 - Conversation - Sharing ideas with others sparks conversation, and conversation is the beginning of all positive change – for ourselves and for our communities. 2 - Collaboration – the more we speak up; the more ideas others may be inspired to share with us and
GIVE Encouragement with Your Positive IMPACT
If we think about what the word impact really means, it’s simply the effect part of the cause-and-effect equation. To make an impact is to have a strong effect on someone or something. Though we sometimes quicky forget, when we stop and reflect, we can see just how great it is when people purposefully make a positive
GIVE Encouragement by GIVING Your GIFTS
What do you think of when you hear the word, gifts? -Holiday time, family, friends, presents, joy, happiness Do you have gifts of your own, to give to other people? -For example, think about those things you do really well. -Think about your natural strengths. We all have gifts to GIVE! Sure, some of us are more naturally gifted than others,
GIVE Encouragement by Recognizing Others
Encouragement means to simply GIVE someone courage. Consider just how powerful it could be to GIVE someone courage: GIVES positive energy - Encouragement literally means to GIVE people courage. So, encouragement is like GIVING some a mental and emotional boost of energy which lifts them up and propels them into action. GIVES people hope – when people are
GIVE Compassion with Purposeful ENGAGEMENT with Others
Being engaged means: -Involved in activities with others -To be interested in others -Committed to others Questions then, for all of us are “How can we engage?” and “Why does engagement even matter?” The answers are simple on the surface but make a significant and lasting impact on the people with whom we engage. Consider the impact the following experiences have
GIVING Compassion by Validating the Greatness You See in Others
To validate means to prove or confirm something or someone is correct or truthful. Though we may come from different places with different upbringings, varying views, and diverse perspectives, one thing we all have in common is, we’re all human beings. So, when someone validates our skills, talents, or what they value in us, we’re lifted up. With
GIVE Compassion by being Inclusive
Being inclusive is to be welcoming and inviting to everyone, regardless of any differences we may see in others on the surface. Being inclusive means, we accept others for who they are, as opposed to who we think they should or could be. Acceptance is so powerful, as we continue to grow personally and professionally. Acceptance creates a
GIVING Compassion by Living the Golden Rule
It’s simple, but also profound value in treating others with the same levels of respect and kindness – being nice to people – as we would want them to treat us with in return. When everyone lives by the golden rule, we create such a great atmosphere around us, whether we’re at school, at work, on
GIVE Compassion – Three Compelling Reasons to GIVE Compassion
Throughout the rest of this month, we’ll send you some thoughts, conversation starters, and activities you can do with your children, students, your teams, or even your families at home around four ways we can all GIVE Compassion to others. What does the word compassion mean to you? I’m sure you have someone in your life, an
