"Each of us has an invisible bucket. It is constantly being emptied or filled, depending on what others say or do to us. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When it's empty we feel awful. Each of us also has an invisible dipper. When we use that dipper to fill other people's buckets-by saying or doing things to increase positive emotions-we also fill our own bucket. But when we use that dipper to dip from other's buckets-by saying or doing things that decrease their positive emotions-we diminish ourselves. Like the cup that runneth over, a full bucket gives us positive outlook and renewed energy. Every drop in that bucket makes us stronger and more optimistic. But an empty bucket poisons our outlook, saps our energy, and undermines our will. That's why every time someone dips from our bucket, it hurts us. So we face a choice every moment of every day: We can fill one another's buckets, or we can dip from them. It's an important choice-one that profoundly influences our relationships, productivity, health, and happiness. " Rath and Clifton-How Full is Your Bucket?
Last night we had our 8th annual student recognition night. The first year of this event (2003) we recognized 23 students; this year 137-for contributions to the college, community and their profession. I believe this demonstrates the great bond and camaradarie that we share within our department in that we are so able to motivate students to strive to be their best and prepare them as young professionals and it is certainly one of the many benefits of attending this college.
Last night we had our 8th annual student recognition night. The first year of this event (2003) we recognized 23 students; this year 137-for contributions to the college, community and their profession. I believe this demonstrates the great bond and camaradarie that we share within our department in that we are so able to motivate students to strive to be their best and prepare them as young professionals and it is certainly one of the many benefits of attending this college.
It was also Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night. I was both surprised and honored to announced as having been chosen by one of the men's basketball players for this recognition. It's always nice to know that you have made a difference to someone!
Chalk up both of these events as bucket fillers! Ways that people show that they care about each other that mean more than words. Add to that our teams victory over "Crapital" and you have the perfect night.
Students, faculty and staff pose for a group photo
Healthy eats for the parent reception
My goodies for being recognized
Onward to victory!
Yes-he's one of ours too. He's got the word "Crapital" (Capital U -our arch rival) on his butt. "
