Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! What is Earth Day? A worldwide movement to raise awareness about environmental issues in efforts to to save our planet. History 1970 was the 1st year to celebrate Earth Day. Since then, the movement gave voice to an emerging consciousness, channeling human energy toward […]
I am Somebody: Top 5 Places to Volunteer in Houston
I am Somebody: Top 5 Places to Volunteer in Houston The best places to get involved are the ones you’re interested in. The more engaged you are, the more helpful you’ll be and the more you’ll get out of the experience. Here are a few ideas of where you can volunteer in Houston: Literacy Advance of Houston […]
Habit #1: Be Proactive (and Self-Advocate!)
Habit #1: Be Proactive (and Self-Advocate!) This is perhaps one of the most important suggestions in Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. The author explains that we are all responsible for our own behavior. The way we react to something is a function of our decisions, not our conditions. […]
Three Ways to Become a Better Listener: Habit #5
Three Ways to Become a Better Listener: Habit #5 Habit #5 says highly effective people seek first to understand, then to be understood. Basically, they listen, and they listen carefully. Now that the soundtrack to most of our lives is a sporadic jingle, followed by the unmistakable sound of vibrations (and not the good kind […]
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Stay tuned for the launch of our new blog! We know that enrichment comes in all different shapes and sizes. Get ready for some laughs, advice, and inspiration from our newest blog categories: Get Smart, Get Involved, and Get Physical.