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Positive Affirmations

Hi parents
I came across an article on having positive affirmations. The author shared that she had more than 150 of them in a Wonder Box. Each day, she would just pick one to read before starting her work.
Believe it or not, it made her day. Sometimes, things just work their way as […]

Reflections for 2007

Today is the first day of 2008. The last half year has been both traumatic and exciting for me. Below is a summary of what happened during this period:
July 2007 - The doctor confirmed that my husband is now diabetic. While he took it calmly, I was […]

Half a Century Old

 
Yes, I turn 50 today and how do I feel . . .
 
F ollow my dreams
I ndulge myself
F eed myself wisely
T ouch others
Y oung at heart

Well, for the past 1 year, I had followed my dreams and these are:
 
I officially retired from my job of 30 years
I embarked on a new […]

Monthly Reflections 0707

 It’s another month-end.  For this month, my achievements are:

Gave talks to Pri 6 students from 4/7 - 6/7 on Time Management and Motivation Study/Skill.
Attended monthly gathering at YMCA on 6/7 for The Society of Singapore Writers. 
Finally officially launched my :juneparenting.com” website on 07/07/07.
Gave a talk on “How to talk so that your child listens” on […]

Monthly Reflections 0706

Today is the last day of June.  It also means half the year is gone with the closing of today. How time flies?
For this month, my achievements are:
Had my first public talk on parenting tips on 9/6/07.  The title is “Family Bonding through Fun and Fitness”.  The venue was at StarDus Clubhouse at River Valley Road.  […]

Monthly Reflections 0705

Today is Vesak Day and also my dad’s 1st death anniversary. How time flies? It has been one year since he left us. We still miss him.
For this month, my achievements are:

Attended refresher course on SEO Web Design.
Wrote article on “Family Culture” and submit to Society of Singapore Writers for their year book publication.
Passed […]

Reflection of Week 0721

This is a week for reflection.  From 21/5 - 25/5, 45 of us were in the Education Success Coach class.   During these 5 days, we went through:

The 5 core values of a Education Coach
Why Education Success Coaching?
Letting go of your tolerations
Self concept and values
Radiating the conficent mindset
Developing the qualities you value
Appreciate and being positive about children
Tuning […]

Monthly Reflections 0704

It’s another month with one third of the year gone.
For April, my achievements are:

Submitted income tax claim before 15/4 deadline.
Settled web hosting selection. In the course of switching to wordpress.
Submitted final insurance claim for Lawrence on ‘Total Permanent Disability’ ground to Great Eastern.
Brought mum to Modern Beauty at Toa Payoh and both of us […]

Monthly Reflections 0703

This has been an eventful month for me.
So far, my achievements are:

Had 2 facials done in the month.
Attended several workshops - Parenting Strategies, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Exam Strategies for Parents.
Had the kitchen cabinet with ant hive fixed.
Taught Perseverance for Success to P5 and P6 students at Huamin Primary School.
Was at Bukit View Secondary School […]

Monthly Reflections 0702

This is the shortest month of the year. Yes, it’s the end of February 2007. So far, my achievements are:

For the whole month, I went brisk walking with my husband only once. Still watching his diet and getting him to exercise more though.
Had more outings with Lawrence - did massage/facial, went for buffet; bought table […]