Ep: 14 - "Learning to be Extravagantly Thankful: Showing Thanks in a Bigger Way"

Ep 18: "Beyond the Rejection Letter: The 'NO' that Opens New Doors"

In Episode 18 of Mrs. Hamilton's Room, I talk about something that is not easy to talk about in any situation...the Plan B if what you hoped for does not work out the way previously planned. More specifically, what is discussed is...if, "What to do when the college rejection or waitlist letter appeared in your inbox?" In this episode, suggestions are offered that might still place one on that college track, but other avenues are presented if college is not something that you are not quite sure about yet, too.  Join me as this challenge is addressed and positive options are presented to, just maybe, help you in beginning to navigate a new path. Check out these FREEBIES... * College Essay Final Review Checklist HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nv8iKXWE44AXGcsqCMZsnvrGvsjOm6YQWpPUQENCNMo/edit?tab=t.0] * College Essay Thought List HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RtKUdRflWrdiF0Hpi_t9JBZr_ZFga-XV6S9Qyw4eChk/edit?usp=sharing] * Balance Reflection Worksheet HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18gPaJ3z94SpXLiwZpuAFlNZ2Fkcb7uSwi6pGT14MOu0/edit?tab=t.0]

Ep: 17: "Digitial Street Smarts - Scroll Smarter: Be Digitally Balanced for Life!"

This episode finishes a 3 segment series that discusses ways to be "Digitally Street Smart". The first episode discussed how to handle the difference between the real world and the online space. The second episode addressed bullying online and included the classroom space, as well. This last one discusses how to balance the digital world for life! Technology is going to be a part of all of our futures so knowing how to control it, rather than it controlling you, is a skill that we all must learn. Some user-friendly strategies are provided in the latest episode of Mrs. Hamilton's Room that will help you to be in charge of your own digital world. Join me in this most recent episode! Check out these FREEBIES... * College Essay Final Review Checklist HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nv8iKXWE44AXGcsqCMZsnvrGvsjOm6YQWpPUQENCNMo/edit?tab=t.0] * College Essay Thought List HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RtKUdRflWrdiF0Hpi_t9JBZr_ZFga-XV6S9Qyw4eChk/edit?usp=sharing] * Balance Reflection Worksheet HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18gPaJ3z94SpXLiwZpuAFlNZ2Fkcb7uSwi6pGT14MOu0/edit?tab=t.0]

Ep:16 - "Digital Street Smarts: Standing Strong: Handling Bullying with Confidence , in school and on-line"

In this episode, I continue my series on "Digital Street Smarts" and discuss the difference between conflict and bullying. If you have ever felt like you have stuggled with this, this episode provides a few scenarios to help in figuring out the difference. Finally, strategies are provided to help handle those times in which you might be being bullied yourself, online or in the classroom. Join me as we discuss how to best navigate conflict and the people that may attempt to bully their way into your space. Check out these FREEBIES... * College Essay Final Review Checklist HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nv8iKXWE44AXGcsqCMZsnvrGvsjOm6YQWpPUQENCNMo/edit?tab=t.0] * College Essay Thought List HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RtKUdRflWrdiF0Hpi_t9JBZr_ZFga-XV6S9Qyw4eChk/edit?usp=sharing] * Balance Reflection Worksheet HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18gPaJ3z94SpXLiwZpuAFlNZ2Fkcb7uSwi6pGT14MOu0/edit?tab=t.0]

Ep:15 - "Digital Street Smarts: When the digital world meets the real world and how to protect your privacy"

In the episode, I begin a series discussing "Digital Street Smarts" and how realizing before something crushing happens that everything you put out there is truly real. Making sure you understand what that really means and how the trail you leave along the way becomes your digital footprint. I discuss real life scenarios and what consequences they might bring. However,  strategies are also shared to help with keeping your accounts more private while also becoming more savvy in the day-to-day use of the digital world. Join me in Episode 15 of Mrs. Hamilton's Room as we become more digitally street smart together! Check out these FREEBIES... * College Essay Final Review Checklist HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nv8iKXWE44AXGcsqCMZsnvrGvsjOm6YQWpPUQENCNMo/edit?tab=t.0] * College Essay Thought List HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RtKUdRflWrdiF0Hpi_t9JBZr_ZFga-XV6S9Qyw4eChk/edit?usp=sharing] * Balance Reflection Worksheet HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18gPaJ3z94SpXLiwZpuAFlNZ2Fkcb7uSwi6pGT14MOu0/edit?tab=t.0]

Ep: 14 - "Learning to be Extravagantly Thankful: Showing Thanks in a Bigger Way"

In this episode, a story is shared that explains how showing thanks in a bigger way is something we all might want to strive for.  Reflecting on the importance of that, but also knowing when to add the handwritten thank you note is a skill to be learned as well.  There are many times when it does become important, even as early as pre-school.  However, revealing what it does for both the sender and receiver is most powerful.  Join me in Episode 14 of Mrs. Hamilton's Room as we learn to not only be thankful, but extravagantly thankful. Check out these FREEBIES... * College Essay Final Review Checklist HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nv8iKXWE44AXGcsqCMZsnvrGvsjOm6YQWpPUQENCNMo/edit?tab=t.0] * College Essay Thought List HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RtKUdRflWrdiF0Hpi_t9JBZr_ZFga-XV6S9Qyw4eChk/edit?usp=sharing] * Balance Reflection Worksheet HERE [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18gPaJ3z94SpXLiwZpuAFlNZ2Fkcb7uSwi6pGT14MOu0/edit?tab=t.0]