Posts Tagged ‘power of the pause’
soothing manoeuvers – introduction to video series
The School of Life has an absolutely lovely post titled “How We Crave to Be Soothed”. The simple act of reading it was a refreshing as an afternoon nap. Or having an unexpected day off. Within the lines of this gem is where the phrase “soothing manoeuvers” tugged me by the ear to…
Read Moretime for ‘out-waiting’
During the most recent Olympic hockey game, the Canadian women’s hockey team was playing Switzerland and a commentator complimented the Swiss goalie for ‘out-waiting’ a lone Canadian shooter to prevent a goal in a game where the Swiss were already down 3 goals to 1. What a great concept! Out-waiting. Out-waiting: engaging in the…
Read Morethe power of attention
Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. (Albert Einstein) As a teacher, I am well-acquainted with the terms of attention. I am first a magician who must mesmerize students with something that will keep their attention long enough to relay some…
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