Robin's Mentoring Matters Blog

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Did you ever feel like quitting?

Did you ever feel like quitting?

How well do you learn from life experiences? Were there any times in your youth when you felt like dropping out of school? Personal issues clouded your judgment, perhaps? Or you felt that you had no-one to turn to? Or you feared leaving school because you had no idea...

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Creating Positive Memories from Special Achievements

Creating Positive Memories from Special Achievements

Never stop chasing your dreams A couple of weeks ago my granddaughter participated in her first gymnastics competition at the age of eight. The previous week she had announced she was giving up gym. However, some encouragement from her parents resulted in her...

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Life Lessons When You Stumble and Fall Throughout Life

Life Lessons When You Stumble and Fall Throughout Life

How did you deal with a wobbly situation when you were a teenager? How do you deal with wobbly situations today? Jack (18) was a talented sportsman, revered by the younger students. He was a student leader and led with a rod of iron. He battled to understand the need...

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