#Teachers and Personal Development

[ajastu]

have some sympathy, Davrin, a tragedy has occurred 😔

HOWEVER, I think they would be repressing so much stress during veilguard that stepping on a snail in that moment would become kind of the last straw. not talking from personal experience at all

yayy oc rambling

anyway, i think Zea normally wouldn't like. cry about accidentally killing a little creature like a snail. Like, they would be sad, but you know, cest la vie, the mere fact of existing brings with it many small accidental deaths that we just have to come to terms with, if we notice them at all.

[personalgrowthoasis]

The Single Most Important Quality to Look for in a Teacher

Never underestimate the power of undivided attention. Whether you're a teacher, student, or in any other role, being fully present can change everything. Share your stories of transformative teaching moments with us! 🍎🎓💡

Hello, Personal Growth Oasis family! Today, I’d like to share my thoughts on a topic that I hold dear to my heart: education. Specifically, I’d like to discuss the question: “What makes a good teacher for you?” From my earliest years in school to the entrepreneurial seminars I attend today, I’ve had the fortune of being guided by many mentors and teachers. Each of them has left an indelible…

[therapeutic007]

'' It’s not about changing who you are; it’s about embracing who you are while creating space for connection ''.

1. Dismissive-Avoidant

"It’s okay to lean in—strength is not about never needing anyone; it’s about knowing when to let others in."

"Your independence is your superpower, but connection is what makes it meaningful. Balance is where growth happens."

2. Fearful-Avoidant (Disorganized Attachment)

"Your past does not define your capacity for love or trust. Healing happens one safe step at a time."

"You can hold fear and love at the same time—it's brave to try, even if it feels uncertain."

3. Avoidant-Restrictive

"It’s okay to let yourself be seen. Vulnerability isn’t weakness; it’s a doorway to deeper connection."

"You deserve a love that feels free and expansive, not confining or overwhelming."

4. Anxious-Avoidant

"You don’t have to choose between safety and closeness—healthy love offers both."

"You’re allowed to take things slow. Trust is built one moment, one step at a time." ________________ A Helpful Workbook on amazon to Work on Yourself :

The Fearful Avoidant Attachment

[tatsumi-rin]

Moral Orel doesn't seem 100% like a show I'd feel seen in if you don't know me but then I remember the episode with the special ed kids and underneath the usual satire on extremist bible belt religion it reminds me WAY too much of how actual special ed departments treated me and other kids growing up.

Like the writers must HAVE BEEN THERE IN LIFE, man. I'd kill to sit down with Dino Stamatopoulos and find out what the fuck inspired him and the other writing staff that day.

[wellnesswithkuhtrees]

“Change requires motivation. The motivation can come from fear or love. The choice is yours.” - Dr. Becky A. Bailey PhD

[obsidianstrawberrymilk]

Tbh a huge amount of the issues MHA has could have been fixed had Bakugo just been expelled from UA in the first season or not gotten in at all

[unopenablebox]

my mom recently reminded me that when i was in 5th grade my teacher would periodically report to her that i was "sneaky" because i would ask to use the bathroom during class and instead go retrieve things from my locker that i had forgotten to bring with me

and even at the time she thought this was ridiculous and obviously not representative of an intrinsically deceitful nature, fortunately for me. but it's really extra ridiculous looking back on it now as a 28-year-old research professional who has to double back into the room i just left for some combination of gloves, tube rack, ice bucket, or samples at least once a day, a quality absolutely no one cares about or would ever make me justify to another person and which i therefore don't have to tell contrived lies about

[infinitemilk]

"Go for it Nakamura" It's going to be animated and I don't know how to feel. I've read both volumes of this manga, and honestly it's going to be funny to see people's disappointment. I mean, I don't think volume 2 will be animated since there's student X teacher (Yes, there's that and many weird things), but it will be disappointing either way since in volume 1, despite being cute, they don't get together (Nakamura and Hirose)

[the-twitchy-life]

Disability pride... year?

This year when my contract came up for renewal at work, I went to my boss and asked for something I wanted- a thoroughly reasonable accommodation, so reasonable they'd already offered it to me this last year, and I was just asking to make it official for next year. I asked for all my vacation and personal days to be used as sick days.

The difference is that I don't have to give any warning before I use sick days- vacation and personal days they want a week or more's notice. A sick day can be taken whenever you need it, with as much notice as you can give (even if that's only 10 minutes).

This seems small- asking for what I've already been given. But it's the first time I've ever asked an employer for ANYTHING related to my disability.

Usually I bend over backwards to make myself less-inconvenient, less-bothersome, less-visible. I don't want to remind people that I'm disabled, lest they decide they don't want to deal with me and my disability anymore.

And I got it! My boss said of course, in fact this works great for us, we're happy to have you! The thing that was scary for me was no big deal to her.

So... may this be the year that you get a chance to self-advocate, and may your wishes, whether large or small, also be granted.

[therapeutic007]

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If you’ve ever felt disconnected, struggled with emotional intimacy, or found yourself pulling away when things get too close, the "Avoidant Attachment Workbook" by Dario Jeyco is here to help you break the cycle and build healthier relationships. 💙

This isn’t just a book—it’s a step-by-step guide packed with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) worksheets designed to help you:

Understand your attachment style and how it impacts your relationships.

Identify triggers that make you want to retreat or shut down.

Challenge unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns.

Practice vulnerability and self-compassion in a safe, structured way.

Build emotional resilience and create deeper, more secure connections.

Whether you’re new to attachment theory or have been working on your healing journey for a while, this workbook is a must-have tool for growth. It’s practical, compassionate, and filled with exercises that make self-reflection feel empowering instead of overwhelming.

🌈 Why you’ll love it:

Easy-to-follow CBT techniques that actually work.

Thoughtful prompts and exercises to guide your healing.

A safe space to explore your emotions and patterns.

Perfect for solo work or alongside therapy.

📚 Ready to transform your relationships and reconnect with yourself? Grab your copy here: Avoidant Attachment Workbook on Amazon

[quotelr]

We must never forget our teachers, our lecturers and our mentors. In their individual capacities have contributed to our academic, professional and personal development.

Lailah Gifty Akita, Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind

[coochiequeens]

By Mark Travers, Apr 19, 2025

When it comes to ending a marriage, women are often the ones who make the first move. This pattern is backed by decades of research. Men report more desire for marriage than women and it’s been known to boost their health, career prospects and even life expectancy.

For women, however, the trade-offs are murkier. Unmarried women often thrive more emotionally and physically than their married peers, while unmarried men face higher risks of loneliness, poor health and early death.

In fact, research shows that women fare far better at being single than men do, with higher levels of satisfaction with their relationship status, life satisfaction, sexual satisfaction and a lower level of desire to have a partner.

In contrast, men’s reliance on marriage often runs so deep that they are less likely to initiate divorce, even when they’re unhappy with their partners.

Here are four reasons why men may find it difficult to leave a marriage.

1. They Feel Tied To Their Children

For many men, the choice to stay is not necessarily about their love for their partner, but rather a strong sense of responsibility towards their children. They may feel that leaving would mean failing their family, especially their children, even if the relationship itself no longer feels fulfilling.

In a 2021 study published in the Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law exploring separated fathers’ understanding of “home,” many men described it not just as a physical space, but as a combination of emotions, relationships, routines and surroundings. Despite their efforts to engage in meaningful activities and create emotionally supportive environments, these fathers often experienced a sense of loss or insecurity.

Their children didn’t always view their homes as their “main” home and often identified with their mother’s home as their “real home.” This perception made some fathers feel that their parenting efforts might not be fully recognized or valued. When their children weren’t present, the house often felt empty, which made them feel like home only truly existed when the children were there.

This emotional reality of feeling invisible or secondary is one many married men quietly contend with. So, even in the face of an unhappy relationship, they may choose to stay, driven more by duty, guilt or cultural expectations than by emotional connection or personal satisfaction.

2. They Fear The Loss Of Stability

For many men, divorce brings not just emotional upheaval but also profound uncertainty about the future. Financial instability, loneliness and the disruption of familiar routines fuel a fear of the unknown. The prospect of starting over can feel overwhelming, compounded by the sunk-cost fallacy of abandoning a long-term investment in the relationship.

Research highlights this tension. A 2024 study in Aging & Mental Health found that older divorcees often experience freedom and loneliness simultaneously. While some described liberation from unhappy marriages and the chance to pursue suppressed desires, others grappled with isolation.

Yet, men’s post-divorce trajectories differ from that of women’s. A 2018 Sociological Inquiry study revealed that men are more likely to seek remarriage, reflecting a persistent reliance on marriage for care and companionship. Women, by contrast, are more reluctant to marry, fearing more caregiving burdens.

Together, these findings underscore a paradox: men may stay in unfulfilling marriages due to fear of instability, yet they also depend on the institution emotionally. Even when divorce offers relief, the desire to rebuild marital bonds persists. This suggests that marriage remains a primary anchor for emotional security for many men.

3. They’re Conditioned To Suppress Emotions

Many men are not taught how to express vulnerability or even recognize emotional dissatisfaction, leading them to normalize their discontent. Over time, emotional suppression can cause men to accept unhappiness as “just a part of life.”

A 2015 study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships suggests that when husbands suppress emotions, it harms relationship satisfaction, particularly early in marriage. As dissatisfaction grows, it alters how spouses manage emotions — often leaving both husbands and wives emotionally disconnected.

Over time, this dynamic can create a sense of entrapment. Some men, despite feeling deeply unhappy, struggle to leave, either because they refuse to voice their needs or because they fear the consequences. For those from traditional backgrounds, divorce may be seen as failure or weakness, further locking them into unfulfilling marriages.

4. They Lack Support Systems

While men tend to report having more same-sex friendships than women, these relationships are often not very close, intimate or emotionally open. Researchers suggest that several factors prevent emotional closeness between men.

This could be due to societal expectations tied to traditional male roles — such as the pressure to compete, a fear of being perceived as weak, discomfort with vulnerability and homophobia — as well as a lack of positive role models for male emotional connection.

[emersonfreepress]

i swear i wouldn't even know how to describe my character creating process to someone. i was high-key dreading coming up with the personalities for all of the teachers i need to write for the school year, not because it'd be hard but because that takes time.

right now, I'm choosing classroom seating arrangements that make the most sense for the scenes and narratives I have planned for the school year. my seating arrangements are influenced by the subject of the class and which characters the player will be interacting with. but just now... i realized... it makes sense to let the classroom seating arrangements influence the personalities of the teachers, doesn't it? 😂😂

[emotionalintellgent]

How Does Yoga Reduce Anxiety

The constant stress of meeting deadlines and maintaining a work-life balance can overload us. Fortunately, yoga nidra for anxiety has developed as a powerful instrument to combat stress and promote a peaceful life. It will explore yoga particularly yoga nidra for anxiety can help you achieve a clear mind peaceful heart and delve into other aspects like hot yoga teacher training, hard yoga poses and inspiring yoga quotes.

[lezmooshie]

Tinkering with my personal website again

Above screenie is zoomed out to capture everything. Anyone wanna guess which blinkies I made? Also, the Twitter blinkie just takes you to my BSky lol (on purpose).

Several of the images were put together by me! I can teach pretty much anything in tech, this is just the stuff that I thought of.

I made the floppy-disk icons myself, with some help from wifey on getting the text to render as part of the SVGs!

[blueskittlesart]

Have long have you been drawing/doing art for?

literally my whole life. my parents actually still have one of the first drawings i ever did from when i was maybe 2 or 3, it's just always been something that i really enjoyed and came naturally to me! i started more seriously pursuing art as a potential career path when i was maybe 11 or 12, but even before that if you asked me what I wanted to be when i grew up my answer still would have been an artist! there was just really never any other option for me :)