This short TED presentation on grit by Angela Lee Duckworth probably reinforces what many educators already know: that people’s success is not based around talent or IQ, but rather the ability to persevere and see long term goals through to the end. While there is much still to learn in this space, Amy explores the […]
Our community news and articles update – week ending 29 June 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Adelaide priest Fr Charles Gauci named as Bishop of Darwin – read more Statement from Bishop Eugene Hurley on the announcement of the Bishop of Darwin – read more Australians want faith values taught in schools as evidenced by a new report that […]
Have you already skipped on these crucial workday activities?
I happened across a 2016 article by Brittney Morgan in which she wrote of six key items we typically forget to schedule into our busy workday. The six are all important for our wellbeing and therefore our productivity and work……but how many of them have you skipped already this week? A Proper Lunch Break Did […]
Community news and articles update – for week ending Friday 22nd June 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community The Australian Government’s Inquiry into Religious Liberty presented its report to Prime Minister in May 2018 – read more Newly elected Council for CRA includes Sr Monica Cavanagh rsj as President – read more New home in Buller St for CatholicCare Parramatta […]
Setting goals? – keep them to yourself
This short TED Talk by Derek Sivers goes against the common wisdom when setting goals. Rather than sharing them with people, Derek advises to keep yourself accountable and don’t share them! He contends that studies have shown that telling someone your goals actually makes them less likely to happen. Derek highlights that if you really […]
Community news and articles update – week ended Friday 15th June 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Sister of Mercy’s Sr Patricia Powell has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal – read more When Bernie Fehon founded the Vinnies CEO Sleepout in 2006, a handful of businesses took part – read more Dr Lee-Anne Perry says we need […]
Set yourself up for success late on Friday afternoons
No matter the time of year or weather, the sun always seems to shine more brightly on a Friday afternoon doesn’t it? While many of us allocate some of our weekend for work, there’s still a sense that the week is winding down after lunch of a Friday. I’m sure studies would show that workplace […]
Our community news update – week ending Friday 8th June 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Port Pirie Bishop O’Kelly appointed administrator of Adelaide Archdiocese – read more If you are a registered Queensland teacher, it’s time to vote in the 2018 Queensland College of Teachers Board Election – read more De La Salle Brothers Julian Watson and […]
Complexity is the key to personal growth – and comfort can ruin you!
In this illuminating TED Talk Bill Eckstrom, introduces the idea of ‘growth rings’ and shows that ‘complexity’ is the key to growth. After getting fired from his job, Bill came to the realisation that, “what makes you comfortable will ruin you, and only in a state of discomfort can you continually grow”. The growth rings highlighted in […]
Our community news update – week ending Friday 1st June 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Bishop Vincent Long, Bishop of Parramatta, address on ‘How does the Catholic welfare sector continue with good works post the Royal Commission’ – part 1, read more Mental health and wellbeing is increasingly an area of concern for parents, teachers and students – […]
