Why you need to know your Strengths.

Why you need to know your Strengths
     

Yesterday I was having an interactive discussion with some few teachers during a training and we spoke at length about knowing our strengths and channelling our energy, passion ,zeal and all we have got to make it a hit!

Have we stopped to think why some people just excel with flying colours at what they do.

Is it just luck?
Is it a guessing game?
Is it  Strengths?


Yes it is Divine.......
But do we also realise understanding strengths and weaknesses playing out here.Which makes me want to further probe and learn more on understanding our strengths and the advantages of using it wisely.



What are Strengths?

Strengths are a unique combination of your skills, talents, knowledge and experience. You have many Strengths, some are obvious, but many others aren’t. Many of your Strengths go underutilized, unappreciated, and too often, unrewarded.

Reasons Why We Need To Know Our Strengths.


1.  Saves you time – Finding out what you are good at will allow you to save time on having to re-learn a skill or job.  Not that you are trying to study or check out your other career options, but if you are, knowing which talents or skills you have will help you narrow your choices right away



2.  Allows you to grow even more – Sitting down and writing down what you are strong at, or what you can excel at, can help you branch out and aim even higher than you were before.  You can achieve so much more than you thought you could!





3.  Boosts your self confidence –  Finding out what your strong points are, no  matter what they are, will definitely give you a boost in self confidence.  They might even be skills like drawing, writing or cooking.  When we feel confident, we can achieve so much more.




4.  Makes you a happier person –  When you feel good about yourself, you know you can do anything!  Deep inside, knowing you have a skill set that will give you an edge will definitely make you a happier person.




5.  You can be an inspiration and guide for others –  When you have taken the time to check and analyze your strengths, you can now use that to be an inspiration and a guide for others.  You can be the light at the end of the tunnel for others.  Your boss will love you for it.

And So Why?

Teacher's like you gave us the opportunity to be who we are today.

So why are you holding back on the children we teach?


Parent's like you gave us the opportunity to be responsible adults that we are today.

So why are you failing in your parenting responsiblities on the present day children?

Mothers like you used their last sweat to make sure we got the best and nothing but the best for us.

So why are you blaming situations for your inabilities to take up your role as a mother?


Fathers like you used their last might and power to make they provided for the family and always there for the family no matter what they went through.

So why are you eyeing all the latest trendy gadgets and comfortability for yourself despite the numbers of lives depending on you?



The society then collectively set watching eyes on children, norms,morals and family life.


So why is the society more concerned about the intangible aspects of life and letting down our future leaders.

I can do it

Personal development covers activities that improve awareness and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital and facilitate employability, enhance the quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations.


To have more than you’ve got, become more than you are.

Seems Like....

     Seems Like......
By Nafisat Abdulrasaq

Seems like  a long journey but did l just travelled it.
Seems impossible but did l just do it.
Seems unimaginable but did l just make it a reality.
Seems like a long reach but did l just touch it.
Seems like it's unheard of but did l just actualized it.
Seems like a dream but did it just come true.
Seems like it's unscribbleable  but did l just write it.
Seems like a big a trial but did the storm just went over.
Seems like an unease but did l just smile from the tingly joy bursting from inner me.
Seems like it's dusk but l did l just saw a new dawn

Gratitude

               Gratitude

After all, "good manners and gratitude overlap," says New York City etiquette consultant Melissa Leonard, a mother of two young daughters.

How to Teach Gratitude
✅Say Thank you
✅Work gratitude into your daily conversation
✅Have kids help
✅Find a goodwill project
✅Encourage generosity
✅Insist on thank-you notes
✅Practice saying no
✅Be patient
✅ Gratitude is about more than gifts
✅ Let them know when you’re disappointed
✅ Read books that re-inforce the importance of gratitude
✅ Teach "'lt's better to give than to receive." Even toddlers can buy or make gifts for others
✅ Remember, raising thankful children is part of the job

Did you dare to......

   Did you dare to......

Did you dare to dream ?
Did you dare to inspire?
Did you dare to aspire?
Did you dare to acquire ?
Did you dare to influence ?
Did you dare to motivate?
    Did you dare to..........

And so the sweats of years ago became the gain today.
And so the scarfices of years back became the future of today.
And so the dreams of yesterday became the reality of today.
And so the struggle for survival became the ladder for success.
And so the thoughts lingering on became the slogan for the next level.


Then the cause to motivate came.
Then the thoughts to influence.
Then the silent voice became words on Marble.
Then the struggle for survival became a passion for great things.
Then the dare to dream became a  motivation for success.
Then the random musings became a source of inspiration and support to nurture great lives.

5 Ways to Promote Social and Emotional Development in Young Children

5 Ways to Promote Social and Emotional Development in Young Children

What is Social Emotional Learning and why is it important? In a nutshell, it’s recognizing our emotions, having some control over them, having empathy for others, handling conflict well, and making good choices about personal and social behavior. These skills are critical to school (and life) success. Believe it or not, these things need to be taught and the best time to begin is early! Guess what else: YOU are your child’s best teacher. So lets see how we can start.

1. Self-Awareness

This just means recognizing your own emotions. To promote your baby’s self-awareness, start at birth by responding positively to his cries. This will help him feel secure and safe. Babies need attention, patience, and lots of face-to-face time. In the toddler years, help him identify and name his emotions. When he’s showing signs of a tantrum, talk to him about feeling frustrated and encourage him to begin labeling how he feels. This will free him to understand and regulate his own emotions.

2. Self-Management

This is simply learning to control your own emotions and behavior.  As your child learns to label her emotions, you can begin to teach her how to control them rather than letting her emotions control her. Toddlers need an example to follow; model for her how you control your own emotions and how you address them in healthy ways (taking a time-out, meditation, prayer, a deep breath, counting to 10). Also, pay attention to how you interact with other adults in the home. Constant tension between her caregivers creates a sense of insecurity which can lead to behavioral problems once she’s in school.

3.  Social Awareness

Show empathy and understanding towards others. Help your toddler learn empathy by listening well to him and encouraging him to listen well to others. Encourage his curiosity and sociability by engaging in your community.  Take him with you as you run errands and interact with others. Model for him appropriate ways to interact with people who are different from you. Knowing how to positively engage with others and understand their feelings will have lifelong benefits.

4.  Relationship Skills

Successful relationships require the ability to handle conflicts responsibly. Again, you are the example your child will follow most closely. Teach her to respect people’s differences, resist comparing her to other children, and most importantly, apologize when you mess up.

5.  Responsible Decision Making

Making positive choices about personal and social behavior will be key to your child’s success in life. Encourage a healthy sense of self-esteem by giving him responsibilities at home and allowing him to make age-appropriate choices on his own. Show him your appreciation when he helps around the house. He wants your attention. Praise him and encourage him positively as often as you can. Let your positive comments far outweigh your negative ones. It will do wonders for his self-esteem.