Teach Kids English #8-Simple Games

Things are looking up. Did I recently passed an examination so as to start teaching at a language centre. Even though there are yet some things to sort out: Such as the payment and the fact that I have not signed a contract yet, things seem to be marching well. Albeit, am I going to have to knuckle down so as to live up to my own expectations.

 

Starting tomorrow am I going to be teaching children and adults on  a regular basis. That means I am not going to be able to do as many social activities as I used to before. On the bright side though, I am going to get paid. Despite the fact that I have already put together the materials for one class, another one has come up and I have to get ready. For instance, by working on several dynamics, and presenting flashcards and whatnot, am I going to be able not to render my students blasé the entire class.

 

On the other hand, do I have to deal with the fact that I am still recouping from an already stabilized depression. Irrespective of my progress. Can I not drop my guard and follow my doctor's instructions by the letter. As I had figured keeping myself busy is going to help me in my healing process. Besides the aforesaid, the techniques I am applying are doing their part as well. For instance, am I listening to a daily audio which inspirational quotes now so as to sleep better  at night.

 

All in all, things have improved. Albeit, still am I hounded by negative thoughts which I have to block out. Who knows perhaps I need to break up the monotony of my life by doing more fun things. For now though, I would rather play it safe. Is this the time not to cow down from my new challenges, and not let people slag me off for unwarranted reasons and  get me down. Like they say: "A house divided against itself cannot stand". That is why do I have to work in tandem with my doctor, family members, and friends so as to fully recover.

Charles Spurgeon Sermon - Learning Self-Denial From Christ

Self denial... something we all make use of especially when we do penance for the sins we have committed  However, self denial can also be applied to people who cannot do the things the enjoy due to not having the means to do them. Either way it can help us grow spiritually and help us by showing to appreciate more the little we have.

 

Christ was a simple yet holy man. He was one of the first people who ever taught us that having what we want in life all the time is not always healthy. Also, having a sense of responsibility also plays an important role in this regard. For instance, a child who has to take a test tomorrow will spend the night before studying. Even if he has been invited to a party. He does not attend the party not only because he wants to appease his parents, but especially because he knows that duty calls and he must get a good grade on his final exam.

 

On the other hand, self-denial also implies tolerating people who rub us the wrong way sometimes. This does not mean we should be doormats. Albeit, by not being rude to the people we cannot stand at work, school or whatnot, and just ignoring them, we are already doing our part. For instance, yesterday night, I was in make or brake situation due to having to present a sample class to my supervisor. There was a teacher whom I had observed that I did not like very much. Owing to the fact that he enjoyed using Spanish with his basic students at times. Albeit, I overcame my insecurities and went to him for advice before giving my presentation.

 

Granted that there are cases in which we can only avoid negative people. Be that as it may, in other cases we just judge a book by its cover. Anyhow, I have an inkling that this new job I have gotten will not be that easy. Still and all I will enjoy. More importantly: The more prepared I show up to class, the less jumbled up my ideas will be. I know I have gotten off on a tangent by talking about my job. However, self- denial can also be applied there. To illustrate my point I would say that by being diligent in my duties and following through with my assigned tasks, I will prevent myself from indulging in leisured activities.

Southern Baptist Convention President Shares His Prayer Schedule 2/2

Besides me recently having rejected a job I got due to some inconveniences, things are looking up. Not to mention that prayer does help also when you do not want to get caught short by tragedy. Anyhow, today I wanted to talk about prayer schedules and how important and how pivotal they are to keep you going in the week.

 

Some experts suggest that mornings are the best time of day so as to read the word of God. Still and all, some people prefer keeping their prayers up until before bed-time. Hence, I would say that it is ideal to pray anywhere regarding a place. Of course that following a devotional and having an active prayer life in the morning or at night can be beneficial as well. As you progress with your devotional, you can ratchet up your prayers from two to three days a week to five or even every day.

 

Moreover, praying with authority is of utmost importance as well. Not only is it crucial to believe what you are praying, but also to transmit that passion and serenity that comes with prayer. Even though it is important that people who pray in the morning have got a leg up, any time can be chosen to praise the Lord. What's more, you can never be ambivalent when it comes to prayer. Even if you feel hopeless at times. It is hard to believe for some, but God is always  there.

 

Lastly, and before another blogger pips me at the post. Am I going to say that irrespective of what we are going through right now; we should never forget to be thankful for what God has given us. No matter if you keel over several times or have drooping spirits. If you believe The Lord will save you  and have faith in him, you can rest assure, ipso facto, that he will not fail you. 

Psychological Disorders: Crash Course Psychology #28

Emotional scars... most of the time they are the hardest to heal. Albeit, not impossible. It does not matter exactly what happen. It could have been psychological, or physical abuse, a break-up, the loss of a loved one. They are all painful and almost unforgettable. What also gets me incensed regarding this topic though is that it nearly impossible for the offenders to offer an apology. Due to the fact that of course they do have an axe to grind when committing injustices. 

 

Before I start tackling this issue though, am I just going to say that I will not get bogged down in details. Regardless of the fact that our emotions are not immutable, and indeed they do change constantly, there is something that must be taken into account. It is really hard to snap out of or recover from a depression or PTSD when not treated properly. For instance, I could say in my case that I did not get the proper treatment up until early this year. Finding a good psychiatrist and dealing with the root of the problem head-on can certainly save lives.

 

Irrespective of the fact that I did not have to dig deep so as to talk about this topic, it did bring back bitter memories. Even though it could be easy to gloat at somebody else's failure, when it happens to you it seems like the end of the world. Despite the fact that it takes willingness to recover and courage so as to make progress in a psychological treatment, it prevents you from faltering once you are halfway from totally healing. Thus, I would suggest anyone who is taking medication and following a treatment to please take them seriously.

 

Treatment against depression can easily be a lifeline to surviving. Not to mention, that get cured could mean everything. From being able to garner achievements once more, to feeling productive at work, or whatnot. Ignorance could lead people to sending up mental illnesses and psychological disorders. Be that as it may, at some stages of the illnesses, people could find themselves in life or death situations. Hence, the importance of talking up preventive treatments and encouraging parents to allow their children to opening up more to them.

You Have a Purpose: Dealing With Disappointment and Moving Past Setbacks

Sometimes we find ourselves falling by the wayside regarding our endeavours. It could be professional endeavours, relationships, among others. Some of the things that leads us to fail in our attempts to succeed are fear and insecurity most of the time. How to uproot and overcome these setbacks though? In the following post, I will share my views as regards to this topic.

 

Oftentimes we bristle at the comments of ill-intentioned people who try to put us down. Why is that though? Most of the time they see us as an obstacle to deal with and want to get rid of us. Not only should we keep in mind the saying "Foolish words fall on deaf ears", but we should also prevent ourselves from believing those belittling comments. The worst thing we can do is to allow ourselves to letting others make us falter. Hence, the reason we should keep a high self-regard at all times.

 

Believing in yourself as opposed to vacillating with each challenge ahead is imperative. Thus, the need to having an active spiritual life, and being thankful for even little things we have every day. Casting your problems to God diminishes them. For our setbacks are merely a trifle to him. Not that I wanted to add up deep religious believes to this post. Albeit, taking into account the aid and supremacy of our Lord is crucial if we are to tackle our vicissitudes successfully.

 

Last but not least, I wanted to consider the fact as you are going to hear in the video I am going to share afterward that: "Each setback provides us an opportunity to not only learn from it but also find a hidden opportunity within". Definitely the aforesaid statement was one of the things that stuck out to me from that speech. Do I encourage you to watch it. That is all for today. As soon as I get wind of secret info regarding how to build I time machine, will I let you know. For know I will keep up the good humour and come up with better jokes for next time.