Wellbeing 7/10

Jun 25, 20202 min read

#130

Ever since I first read Simon Sinek’s quote, “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your...

Jun 11, 20202 min read

#128

Jun 4, 20206 min read

#127

Despite the fact that each and every time these events happen and we say we can't believe it, it happens again. George Floyd’s killing at...

May 21, 20201 min read

Listening [#124]

I was recently reminded about the Chinese character (see black and white image above), pronounced as “ting” which means to listen. Unlike...

May 7, 20202 min read

Change, Uncertainty, and Opportunity [#122]

While we have adjusted to the ‘new normal’ and have new routines in place at home to accommodate balancing the demands of work and home,...

Apr 23, 20201 min read

Wellbeing, community and compassion [Blogpost 120]

As is no doubt evident from previous posts, I believe that wellbeing, community and compassion are important elements of education. I do...

Apr 2, 20202 min read

In the Smallest of Moments [Blogpost 117]

These days of isolation (17 and counting) have many of those “smallest of moments” where not only is trust built, but care and connection...

Mar 26, 20203 min read

Care and Connection [Blogpost 116]

It is truly amazing to see how people around the world are coming together (virtually) for the common good. I know many families are...

Mar 19, 20204 min read

Compassion and Community [Blogpost 115]

I very much appreciate the aims of the IB programmes [“The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who,...

Mar 5, 20201 min read

Dr. Seuss ~ Some Favourite Quotes [Blogpost 113]

In honour of Dr. Seuss’ birthday (March 2, 1904) - a firm fixture in the calendar of celebrations in many elementary schools - I am...

Feb 13, 20202 min read

Winning Doesn’t Always Equal Success [Blogpost 110]

(Source: Why Winning Doesn’t Always Equal Success). I love the way in which TED Talks allow one to learn more about our world. I...

Jan 16, 20201 min read

Self-care for Educators - Part II [Blogpost 106]

I spent a few days in Manila at the start of the winter break. Aside from enjoying visiting various sites in Intramuros such as Manila...

Jan 2, 20207 min read

Reflections and Intentions [Blogpost 104]

Initially, I had intended to use this post to reflect upon the last year and to look ahead to the next. Mindful that one decade has just...