How can libraries create excitement about coming into the library to check out books or other items on a regular basis? I’m thinking a monthly drawing with really neat (but not too expensive) book related prizes. When patrons check out…
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Goal Skills
How to Be a Black Belt Goal Setter There are many skills involved in the art of goal setting. Learn how to move from the white belt level to become a black belt goal setter with a free printable Goal…
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To (Always) Do Today
Think you’ve already got enough lists in your system? I recently added another one that I call my To (always) Do Today List. This new list was inspired by a quote from Benjamin Franklin: “Either write something worth reading or…
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The Not So Big Life
Remember Tom Hank’s character in the movie Big, who wished that he was bigger? When we are young, we naturally want to grow bigger and stronger. We see the world as an exciting place that we want to explore. We…
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What to do after being slimed
Have you been slimed lately? Recently, watching the news often leaves me feeling that way. Whether it has to do with politics, terrorist attacks in other countries, or shootings in ours, it seems like there has been nothing but bad…
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Insight Out by Tina Seelig (Book Review)
The book “Insight Out” by Tina Seelig describes a framework for getting ideas out of your head and into the world called the Invention Cycle. https://medium.com/@tseelig/inventure-cycle-e89579b328da#.u09ptpfm6 Imagination: Engage & Envision to identify passions Be curious: explore and engage in experiences that may lead…
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How to Increase Flow
You’re running at a good pace, listening to music with a good beat, taking deep breaths, feeling the strength and energy in your body, and it feels good. Sure, it hasn’t been easy getting to this point, but you’re here…
Make Today Count!
“Time = Life. Therefore, waste your time and waste your life. Or master your time and master your life.” -Alan Laekin Time is life, and if we aren’t spending it well, we aren’t living the way we want to. You…
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A Keep It Super Simple Book Discussion
If you love discussing movies and films based on books, consider joining Screen and Page for fantastic fiction with movie adaptations, and GreatReads for faboulous non-fiction books and TED talks. Learn more at Screen and Page. Keep It Super Simple…
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Fun Online Phonics Games to Practice Reading Skills
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