Month: December 2010

Don’t be afraid to say sorry! Sometimes, we all mess up. Maybe we say something mean, or we hurt someone’s feelings without meaning to. It happens to everyone. But what’s important is being able to admit when we’re wrong and say sorry. Some people find it hard to apologize. Maybe they feel embarrassed or stubborn.…

Don’t freak out over little things! People freak out about a lot of stuff—like missing deadlines, not getting what they ordered, or worrying about what others say. But here’s the thing: freaking out doesn’t really help. It just makes things worse. It makes everyone feel nervous and scared, and it can lead to making mistakes…

Get rid of scary thoughts! If you could gather up all the scary thoughts in someone’s head and really look at them, you’d see they’re not helpful at all. In fact, they’re pretty useless! These thoughts get in the way of dreams, hopes, and progress. Scary thoughts come in different shapes and sizes. Sometimes they…

My dad once told me something important when he saw my not-so-great essays: “It’s okay if you’re not the best speller, as long as you know it. Then you can use the dictionary when you’re not sure.” He was right about spelling, but it’s true for lots of things. Like at work, I might not…

Just ask for what you want! Whether it’s help, forgiveness, a new idea, or just another chance, asking can make a big difference. And guess what? Sometimes people will even thank you for asking! But why don’t more people do it? Well, it’s because we’re afraid. We worry about what might happen if we ask.…

Remember to take breaks regularly, even if you feel like you don’t need them. I used to think that skipping breaks would help me get more done, but I was wrong! Skipping breaks can actually make you less productive over time. You might not notice it at first, but eventually, you’ll start feeling tired and…