Learning needs a non-threatening (safe) environment

Embarassment is the toughest feeling to face. If our teacher makes us feels embarassed about something that we did not learn, we are likely to feel threatened when we meet the teacher again. And so goes the cycle.

It's okay to express an opinion

Take a risk and express an opinion, it won't stir up a hornet's nest! It will make for interesting dialog. From interesting dialog, you get discovery! You become a more interesting person by the opinions you express to others.

Visualization

Stephen D. Eiffert in Cross Train Your Brain writes,
"By mentally visualizing new possibilities, you are able to become comfortable with the new ideas and see the potential benefits prior to putting these changes into action. Visualization can release your mind of negative thoughts, entertain possibilities for positive change, or begin the process of profound change in both the mind and body."

A little stress helps our memory; too much stress does not!

From the December 2004 issue of Scientific American Mind,

"A little stress sharpens memory. But after prolonged stress, the mental picture isn't pretty."

Rule 6

April Fool's day reminds me about Rule 6 in "The Art of Possibility" by the Zanders. Rule 6 is the only rule and it says 'don't take yourself too seriously'. Just for today, laugh it off and move on!

I learnt another nice one in an Emotional Intelligence course taught by Patricia Clauson. She recommends taking a Q-Tip along with you. Quit Taking It Personally. Get it?!