SEL: Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow

“Good communication is the bridge between confusion and clarity” - Nat Turner Communication is one of the most important aspects of our social lives. Although its most obvious form is verbal, it can take the form of non-verbal communication such as body language as well. In order to have effective communication with others, it must be respectful and non-aggressive. If you have made a mistake, it is better to own up to it and admit your mistakes rather than be defensive, as others may be more likely to forgive you. When giving criticism, it is good practice to first praise the person and then offer constructive criticism as it makes people more receptive. Ending with praise is also helpful in these situations. Furthermore, when convincing others to do something different, giving helpful suggestions and asking questions may convince people to instead of forceful commands.

   “That which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do; not that the nature of the thing itself is changed, but that our power to do it is increased.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, lecturer and poet. Having the wrong study strategy can make you waste a significant amount of time and have frustration in the future. That's why searching for the proper study strategy can make life so much easier and more if one plans to go to medical school. There's a lot of information it needs to cover and not enough time to cover it unless there is a study strategy.   There are many study strategies out there. However, some basic ones that significantly impact our performances start when we decide to study where or not this is at the library, coffee shop, and even our room. Having a timekeeper for the long term can help minimize your extensive projects into smalls and have better efficiency with time.  How to Mind Map with Tony Buzan The purpose of a mind map is to lay out the manifestation of

Networking is a lot like nutrition and fitness: we know what to do, the hard part is making it a top priority.”  - Herminia Ibarra Networking fills 85% of all jobs( Ecostatics, 2021).Hence, it’s important to know how to network successfully. In this age of digital learning, “ SUPER EASY Networking Hacks for Healthcare Professionals'' discuss how you can use social media to build and expand your network in healthcare.

  “Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it’s less good than the one you had before. You can fight it, you can do nothing but scream about what you’ve lost, or you can accept that and try to put together something that’s good.”  ― Elizabeth Edwards Resilience is an important trait that can be developed over time in anyone. Resiliency is the process of adapting  well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threat, or significant sources of stress. (American Psychological Association,2021) The video highlights how Michael Jordan and Walt Disney bounced back after facing rejection in their journeys. Hence through resilience, they were able to overcome these challenges and succeed. I view resilience as a unique skill to always have, despite the situations we find ourselves in we still have the mindset to keep moving forward. With resilience we are capable of adapting and readjusting when faced with challenges. We have the grit that our situation is only temporary and that we