Feeling Inspired…

I was recently inspired. A presenter at a training course on Friday delivered his message with enthusiasm and humour and hooked us all in. It prompted a thought however, I could not remember the last time working in education had inspired me. Now, don’t get me wrong at this point – I love, LOVE my job! I can’t imagine not doing it or ever stopping working with children. Building them a better future is incredible!

I think that I have allowed myself of late to become swallowed up with that data driven, target driven, work for works sake ethos that can overtake a struggling school. Well, no more! This post today serves more of a reminder of what should ALWAYS be number one on the priority list and also as a book review. If this book (from the trainer and already on its way from Amazon!) does no more than to inspire me, it has already paid for itself. I doubt that it will stop there though. I have faith that this book will serve to enhance practice in our setting and even go some way to change our stars. Oh for that fabled day when I get to see a happy and inspired staff again…

If you have children or are an educator I urge you to look him up…@Hywel_Roberts

Be Well 🙂

What children really need…

 

Affection.

Child speak – I need you to show me your love through hugs, cuddles, sitting on your knee and you telling me that you love me.

Affection is a state of mind associated with a feeling or type of love.  It can be the warmth that we show those we care about and the break through of physical and emotional barriers. A child who is massaged, tickled, swung safely into the air by his parents safe hands to be caught in their arms is likely to be securely attached and more emotionally healthy.

To show affection in the form of a hug is also a healing therapy. The nurturing touch of a hug builds trust and a sense of safety. So, hug the ones you love today folks and start this week off with some affection!

 

Be well 🙂

 

What children really need…

Appreciation. Child speak – I need you to praise me, not just for what I do but also for who I am.

Let’s tell them that we appreciate them. You love their friendliness, helpfulness, humour and enthusiasm.

Appreciation is, in part, the recognition of the quality or the value or the significance of something.

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Have a great weekend folks!

Be well 🙂

 

 

What children really need…

Acceptance…

Child Speak – I need for you adult, to enter into my world and show interest in me. Stop what you are doing. Be with me.

Acceptance in human psychology is a person’s assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process or condition without attempting to change it, protest or exit. The concept is close in meaning to ‘acquiescence’, derived from the Latin ‘acquiēscere’ (to find rest in).

Nurture, and relax…

A little project of mine that came to life in September 2013. Was an absolute honour to set up and has given us all great delight with such amazing results!!

Everyone needs a bit of nurture sometimes,

Be well

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Psychology in schools…

 

This was a new experience for me folks! I love and adore my job and know it inside out and upside down, BUT I was then asked to talk about elements of what I do on camera! Why is it the most confident and able of us can be reduced to a gibbering wreck as soon as a camera is pointed at us? Must work on nerves!

Would love to hear your thoughts on our work (tips for speaking on camera are also most welcome ha!)

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Ear power!!!!

When your shoulder hurts, do you ignore it? Or do you pause to figure out what might be causing the pain and how you might repair the difficulty?

When you feel lonely, do you deprecate yourself for feeling that way, or do you aim to figure out what you might do to alleviate the loneliness?

When those around you share their concerns, distresses and vulnerable feelings with you, do you listen to understand? Or do you brush their words aside as burdensome inconveniences, dismissively label their concerns ‘foolish’ or ‘stupid,’ or negate what you heard with “But…” and explain what is wrong with those thoughts?

Listen with genuine interest to your own quiet inner voice and to others’ in order to understand. Listen to share others’ sorrows and to celebrate their joys. Listen to learn from others when their viewpoints differ from yours . Listening is loving.