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Pearls of Wisdom: The Weekly Pearl

7 Habits - Put First Things First, Think Win-Win

This week, we will look closely at Habits Three and Four from The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, Snapshots Edition. Habit Three is to Put First Things First, and Habit Four is to Think Win-Win.

January 16, 2024

7 Habits - Be Proactive and Begin with the End In Mind

This month, the Pearls of Wisdom will focus on the work of Stephen and Covey and his 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This week, we will focus on the first two habits: Be Proactive and Begin with the End In Mind. 

January 8, 2024

The 7 Habits on the Go: Timeless Wisdom for a Rapidly Changing World

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024! Last year, the Pearls of Wisdom provided you with a monthly training track of learning opportunities based on a CSUMB value or professional skill using content from SumTotal and external resources. This year, we will leverage the resources in SumTotal by highlighting a specific book each month to help you learn and grow. This month, our spotlight is on the book The 7 Habits on the Go: Timeless Wisdom for a Rapidly Changing World.

January 2, 2024

Health and Wellness: Physical and Emotional Health

Health and wellness encompass various dimensions, including physical and emotional well-being. Both aspects are interconnected and contribute to an individual's overall quality of life. In the final Pearl of 2023, we will you elements of physical and emotional health and ways to develop them.

December 18, 2023

Health and Wellness: Setting Healthy Boundaries

In last week’s Pearl, we learned helpful tips on how to manage stress and find balance during the hectic holiday season. Two of these tips were to set realistic expectations and learn to say no, both important aspects of creating healthy boundaries. This week, we will focus on how to set healthy boundaries that will support a balanced and less stressful holiday season.

December 11, 2023

Health and Wellness: Work-life Balance

December can be a hectic month, both personally and professionally. Whether wrapping up work projects or preparing for the holidays, you may feel like you don't know which end is up. This month's pearls will focus on how you can find balance and cope with the stress.

December 4, 2023