Motivation course

   These are kind of courses I really put little faith and credit in. However, this one,THE FEAR COURSE, is an exception and wonderful surprise.

   David used to learn psychology and started from biophysiological basis and built up to reasoning why we fear some unharmful objects and events. Based on the solid studies, rest examples and tips are more trustworthy.

   

   Now I believe that posture really can help change your attitude and lift up your spirit. Little bit change a day will make up to a huge change. Slowing down, and taking control,are not those notions remained in brain but should be practiced in reality, in everyday life. 

   Moreover,it is a pleasure meeting some wonderful people. Energetic girls and shy and timid girls, and futhermore, we shared a special experience finding your panic trigger.  

  That's the charm of psychology, moving from theory to practice and help change a person. 

  Sitting in the ancient hall with high ceilings, afternoon sunshine encouraging the swift breeze moving around you, is such a lovely and tranquil way of learning. I think I am gonnna to miss the campus the day I am leaving. Finally, reading or walking is far more pleasant than facing the computer and dealing with data all day.

  After the course, stepping out the building, people are resting on the lawn, stretching their arms, and enjoy the sunshine. Ducks and swans floating on the flickering light reflected lake, peaceful and lovely. I could not think anywhere more enjoyable in my limited happy memory collection.

Highlights of this week

First time teaching, 11 tutorials in a week. Feel much comfortable talking in front of people. Improvement in control the emotions, calm down and familiarize yourself with the room will make you comfortable and relax, which leads to better atompshere. Finally, the energy in each group of students varies, therefore, each time teaching is different. A bit of lazy and loose in the final one, what a shame.

Anyway, good experience for me.

     Finished the first experiment, and located the reason of one main results and set the direction for the next experiment, which started right away. The feeling of speeding up is great!

 

     Extra earning is a discussion about friendship with Sharon, which leads to mutual understanding and draw the healthy boundaries of intimacy, even for best friends. Invidiuals are unique, and do not put higher expectations for others. I like one line in the TV serial that a young girl's father told his daughter to be independent and do not foster the habit of asking others' favors, which in nature expect returns unless in emergency.

     A bonous is to see the last lecture by Randy Pausch. He summarized his life as fun and hard work, but more importantly, hold on to your dreams and break those brick walls that prevent losers from achieving their dreams.

     A fruitful week and finally get rest and peace in the coming weekend, and an exciting event to expect, the York Carnival!