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The Power of the Pause
The end of year encourages people to take time to pause, reflect and evaluate what they would keep and what they would discard, not so much in materials possessions but with inner skills sets
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Learning is your responsibility
Just like many things in our life, we need to take responsibility for our on-going learning. Yes, the learning that takes place after we leave high school. This is when the real learning for life takes place. We are still getting used to what having GenAI in our lives means, and at the fast pace…
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Transformative Failures: How to Use Neuroscience to Grow and Adapt
We’ve all faced awkward mistakes that felt huge, right? But instead of panicking, it’s time to see failure as a stepping stone. Neuroscience shows that by understanding our brain responses, we can rewire our thinking. Embrace a growth mindset and learn from every hiccup—it’ll make setbacks feel like lessons instead of disasters!
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Embrace Curiosity for a Fulfilling Life
In the emerging imagination age, curiosity and critical thinking are essential for adapting to our rapidly changing world. Unlike mere knowledge acquisition, true curiosity involves deep exploration and questioning. By fostering a mindset of humility and analytical thinking, individuals can effectively navigate information overload and develop a richer understanding of complex issues.
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Harnessing Learning Outcomes for Lifelong Success
As a Learning Designer in the higher education arena, one of my core tasks is talking to teaching staff about learning outcomes. Now before you hit pause just wait a moment 🙂 this post is relevant to you as well. Learning outcomes are comparable to a signpost. Like goal setting they show you how to…
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Paying It Forward: Gratitude, Happiness, and Acts of Kindness
Wandering through the Piazza di Trevi, and feeling thirsty and hungry I found the perfect cafe to rejuvenate myself. A beautiful woman was sitting at the next table, we smiled at each other and started chatting. When I say beautiful I mean beautiful inside and out, and I hope she is reading this. She shared…
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Transitions
As we navigate through our daily lives, the concept of ‘spaces’—both physical and psychological—plays a crucial role in shaping our experiences and interactions. Moving between these spaces or activities, whether transitioning from home to work, or from a solitary environment to a social gathering, we carry with us the residue of previous encounters. This residual…
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Set in your ways? Engage a growth mindset.
Have you ever felt like you are not good enough, smart enough, or talented enough to achieve your goals? Have you ever given up on something because you thought it was too hard or you were not cut out for it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might have a fixed…
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Aroha
Transforming circumstances through the power of love. In a world often characterised by conflict and division, the power of love stands as a beacon of hope, capable of transforming the most challenging situations. I feel quite hesitant in writing this as I know when facing very challenging situations it can be extremely difficult to remember…
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Sense of belonging in the Workplace
Creating a sense of belonging is a hot topic at the moment and in the last post I discussed how important it is for us as individuals to know who we belong to, who our tribes are and where we go to for our cheering squads and support. Because most of us spend most of…
Loving Change and All things Learning 