When hearing that question, what are your first thoughts? Perhaps your family need you, your sporting team, your workplace. There are some places where we, and our work, can make a bigger difference than others.
Read MoreFixed mindsets believe that much of who we are and what we are capable of – both good and bad – is largely predetermined. Growth mindsets on the other hand, embrace failure, try new things, and believe that they can become good at anything through persistence and a willingness to try new strategies in the face of difficulties… How we can create growth mindsets in our interactions and in our education systems, primarily at the school level?
Read MoreYou won’t be able to make ‘impact’ and ‘unique contributions’ unless you yourself are happy, and make an effort to spread your optimism and positivity with the world.
Read MoreIt wasn’t that long ago that I thought meditation was “for hippies”. All the people I knew who meditated regularly were the kind of people who’d do bikram yoga three times a week and would live amongst rainforests and waterfalls if they could. Not that there’s anything wrong with those people – I just didn’t think it was me... I recently just completed my 100th consecutive day of meditation – a total of 35 hours of time spent mediating.
Read MoreAmongst other trends to arise in 2017, perhaps none so were more distinct than the emerging sub-genre of sound cloud rappers. However, this abrupt rise of a youth driven culture is simply mirroring history, and tells a story of how young people respond to disempowerment.
Read MoreMost of us just wish the government realised that they can help shape a future for Australia that remains full of vibrant multiculturalism, rather than one that is full of division and marginalisation.
Read MoreAt one point in our lives, we’ve all heard the phrase.
“I’m not like other girls”
The words we say can dismiss someone’s identity or they can celebrate it.
Read MoreThis is the first article in a three-part series. Part II will explore the structure of the educational systems in Australia’s English-speaking counterparts, the US and the UK, and how these better align with the economic and social priorities of their respective nations. Part III will use these insights in an attempt to paint a broad picture of what an ideal Australian secondary and tertiary education system could possibly look like.
Read MoreI believe that all 7.5 billion people can bring value to our world, we just need to foster the right mindsets and environments to reach that potential.
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