What if the simple act of noticing your behavior is what shapes who you become? The practice of simple daily reflection may be the real force behind identity and lasting change.
The future is chock full of possibilities and opportunities, new chances and new journeys. With 2020 and the new decade fast approaching, many of us use this time at the end of the year to think about ...
About a week ago, I was called to the University Hospital in Minneapolis to visit a parishioner and celebrate the church’s anointing of the sick. Once referred to as “last rites,” today it is more ...
Self-reflection is the first step in learning how to love yourself. When you feel like your life is out of control, having daily-check ins to keep your mind clear and heart happy can help you stay on ...
1. What's a skill or goal you've worked on that has proved valuable, even though you haven't stuck with it consistently? It's easy to berate ourselves for not sticking with skills/goals perfectly or ...
This excerpt from our upcoming book, The ESL/ELL Teacher’s Survival Guide, highlights student reflection as a tool for assessing the learning of English-language learners. However, we’ve found these ...
This week’s question is: How can we incorporate reflection in the classroom? I always feel so guilty when my students are quietly reflecting. As if the mere act of having students think to themselves ...
Many years ago, I started reading the work of Warren Bennis, who is sometimes referred to as the father of leadership development. I appreciated his book On Becoming a Leader, from which I discovered ...