Food For Thought

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is a tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it.

-Mother Teresa


Thursday, December 2, 2010

SCHOLARSHIP SITES

Use the following URL Address to access general information on scholarship and related application form information. 
http://www.pwsd76.ab.ca/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/index.asp?


Seniors I also gave you this information to you in the counselling package that was sent to your homes.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

CAREER SEARCH SITES

High school students whether you are just starting to research careers or you already know what occupation you want to enter into, the following sites are excellent resources for you to explore your career choice in more detail.

https://www.myblueprint.ca/
ThisIf have not set up an acoount yet come and see me for instructions.  This is a one stop experience for planning your post-secondary future.

http://alis.alberta.ca/
This site helps with: 
Assists in planning your career
Information on Occupations
Planning for Your Education
Finding a Job

A Government of Canada resource site.  If you are searching for a new full-time or part-time job in the private or public sector, Service Canada can help. There are a number of tools available to help you search job listings, create a résumé, choose a career, and assess your skills.


"A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life." Charles Darwin

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Being Your Own Best Friend

Whenever I needed friendship advice during my life, I never knew where to turn. However, after a lot of searching, I finally decided to turn to myself for the answers.
Part of building a better "relationship with yourself" means that you are willing to become your own best friend. Yet, many people have difficulty with this idea and are typically more comfortable with...
"Being Their Own Worst Enemy!"
Relating to this experience, I've often looked outside of myself for comfort and acceptance. I've depended on others to love me in order to feel important, needed, and valued because I never understood how to truly love myself.
Now I believe it's much better being by yourself than being with friends who don't appreciate who you are.

Questions to Ask Yourself When Deciding Whether or Not a Friendship is Unhealthy!
  • How do I feel when I am around this person?
  • Does this person lift me up in times of pain, disappointment, or struggle?
  • Does this person create more drama in my life than I need?
  • Are my needs being met?
  • Is this friendship one-sided?
  • Can I be myself with this person?
Usually, you'll know when a friendship is unhealthy by trusting the way you feel. For instance, if you feel drained, exhausted, defensive or if the two of you are fighting more than getting along, it's time to reevaluate your friendship.
If you're having problems with a group of friends, being your own best friend is more important than ever. It's much easier to follow a group when you have an unhealthy relationship with yourself.
Overall, the best friendship advice I can give you is...

..take an active role in your life and choose your friends wisely. Once you learn how to
appreciate your uniqueness, you'll find friends with the same like-minded qualities.

    This material is adapted from Relationship-with-Self.com