I am an educator who values the individuality and uniqueness of others. Writing the blog R.E.A.L. is an outlet for me to pay it forward by sharing ideas, influences, lessons learned and exposing a little vulnerability while encouraging others to maximize their R.E.A.L. potential, as well.
Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit discontented. When this happens, I often think, “What is it that makes my heart happy?” I take the time to name it and map out a plan to do it! Several years ago in grad-school, I took the Gallup Strengths Finder Test and read Now Discover Your Strengths. I absolutely love that […]
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Character /kerəktər/ noun the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. the quality of being individual, typically in an interesting or unusual way. strength and originality in a person’s nature. a person’s good reputation. Maya Angelou said, “When people show you who they are, believe them.” Have you ever met an individual and there […]
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Got #BookSnaps running out your ears? I do! #BookSnaps are spreading across the nation, which makes my heart happy! From 5-year-olds to 80+year-olds, #BookSnaps are providing readers with an outlet to express their connections to text with a digital visual representation. You might ask, “Why would anyone want to create #BookSnaps?” It might be because neuroscience indicates an increase […]
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This Citi Card commercial cracks me up yet I find it so relatable! I often wish I didn’t have to guess what something REALLY meant. I don’t know about you, but Reading People’s Minds did NOT pop up on my Gallup Strengths Finder results. I’m a Shoot-It-Straight kind of girl. As I was considering […]
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“The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.” ~Matty Mullins Do you ever find yourself looking to another to find successful habits? Do you envy others because of their achievements or talents? Why? We are each uniquely designed and have strengths that are specific to us as […]
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