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Being a summer camp counselor set me up for LIFE, but HOW exactly? Be Flexible Things rarely go exactly how you plan when dealing with 100+ kids and dozens of daily activities. Being able to entertain through different methods on the fly with limited supplies is an art. Energy Matters It’s only a bad day if you let it be, and kids pick up on your energy like a bloodhound. If you aren’t excited about what is next, why should they be? Making a glass-half-full perspective your default spills over into every other aspect of your life. Faith (in myself) Without realizing it, you’re leading groups of people and making automatic decisions based on information and instinct. In this process, you build trust with both others and yourself. I could go on for ages, but you get the idea—those summer experiences manifested into skills I now carry in my personal and professional life. P.S., if you’re a former camp counselor, you know how easy it is to spot another in the wild! Pictured: Me, circa 2015 after an arts and crafts activity I led at Camp Stonewall in Thompson, CT #summercamp

🙌 Did you know that summer camps are not just about fun and adventure? They are also incredible platforms for fostering gratitude in our amazing campers! 🌈🥰 🌻 Want to know how? We've got you covered! Check out our latest blog article where we share 5 awesome ways summer camps can cultivate gratitude in our little campers' hearts! 💖📚 👉🔗 Click on the link below to dive into the world of gratitude at summer camp: https://hubs.ly/Q02djLCy0

Happy August to all of you! This time I invite you to take a rest and do nothing. Want to know why and how you should do it? Then go ahead and click on the photo or the link below. https://lnkd.in/dQaeSKUb #newblogpost #positivepsychology #positivepsychologycoaching #resting #relaxation #restoration #summerholiday #goals

Discovering Summer Camps in Alabama: An Exciting Journey - "Experience the magic of Alabama's summer camps through our comprehensive guide. Delve into the benefits summer camps offer, the diverse types available, and how to select the perfect one for your child. It's time to embark on an unforgettable summer journey!" https://bit.ly/3OEeLYX

Graduation is behind us, and it's time to get our homes back in order! This summer, let's make organizing a fun, family-friendly activity. In my latest blog, I share how to get everyone involved in creating an organized home. Dive into the full blog post for in-depth ideas and inspiration - https://lnkd.in/ghmT_Gmz

Find some top tips for outdoor summer activities for you and your children this summer on our edu-blog! 🌞 Make sure you make the most of what little sunshine we have left, and spend some time in the fresh air whilst it's not raining! 🌧🌈 https://lnkd.in/exscGWt9

As we head into spring break, many Tars are embarking on alternative spring break experiences to engage with a different culture up close, see a real-world issue play out in the lives of a community, or watch history come to life. From faculty-led field studies to service-focused Immersions, learn how our alternative spring break experiences allow students to grow as global citizens: https://lnkd.in/eDnSheww

Just finished my 2d season teaching a seminar on “Surprising Psychology of Meaningful Work” at Chautauqua Institution (CHQ.org). Class participants ranged from those in college, to mid-career, to nearly/semi/fullyretired— engineers, lawyers, clergy, I.T. geeks. A key message: it’s not just what you do; it’s whether whatever you do, taps into any of a dozen underlying drivers of meaning and motivation, as explored in “Wellsprings of Work: Surprising Sources of Meaning & Motivation.” Www.WellspringsofWork.com.

Boarding Diaries📹 Boarding student, Jack Lee Steere, interviewed staff and fellow Boarding students about their favourite aspects of Boarding life at Aquinas. Here are their insights!