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CURIO welcomed Shanghai Students' Post and their "little reporters" to take part in our amazing mentoring curriculum
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CURIO’s Elite Growth Course the “Wheel of Life”

October 26-27, 2019

CURIO’s Mentors

lead more than 100 student reporters from Shanghai Student English Newspaper.

They learned about planning, time management, and how to develop themselves.

They learn about practical thinking models,

And how to plan for a meaningful and happy life.

 

Wheel of Life: Balanced Planning of the Different Elements of Life

Curio’s mentors teach how to use your  “wheel of life” to improve satisfaction in the eight important areas of your life. Understanding how each of these is related and finding the right balance for you is key to long-term happiness.

 

The Power of Habits: Small Actions Become Big Results

What is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Do you wash your face or brush your teeth first? Most of the choices we make every day are not the result of deliberate decisions, but this is not the case. In fact, more than 40% of people’s daily activities are the result of habits. If you want to know how to use “the power of habits” to improve your life. This class will focus on how to change your habits.

 

Gratitude Diary: Positive Energy = Happiness

Curio’s mentors share some of the simple ways to improve happiness with your classmates. For example, Every day try to keep track of three things you are grateful for.

Michael Tokarz

  • More than 10 years of teaching experience, including seven years’ teaching in China, and four years’ teaching at International Middle/High Schools in Shanghai
  • Awarded Star Teacher, SISU Xiwai International High School, 2017
  • Certified Secondary School Teacher by the state of Massachusetts, USA 2016
  • Bachelor of Science and Management Science, Cum Laude, 2001, Bridgewater State University
  • Certified Permaculture Designer

Helen Gong

  • Recipient of a full scholarship to Brandeis University and graduated magna cum laude with a 3.8/4.0 GPA
  • Double major in International/Global Studies and French/Francophone Studies, minor in East Asian Studies
  • Brandeis University’s Commitment to Service: Bronze Medal for completion of more than 300 hours of community service in two years during university
  • One year in a full immersion study abroad program with direct enrollment in the French university system in Aix-en-Provence, France
  • Seven years of education-related experience in the US, France, and China (former Teacher, TA, and Tutor)
  • Three years of business-related experience in the US and China (former East China Manager and Senior Interviewer at Vericant, former Branch Manager and Field Sales Leader at Vector Marketing)

 

What you can gain from this course?

  • Improved English by communicating in an immersive English environment
  • Improved planning and goal setting
  • Improved happiness and emotional resilience

Use Model Thinking to Improve Analytical Capabilities

The “wheel of life” model is not to restrict your thinking, but to encourage you to reflect on your life, discovers the negative aspects of your life, and form your personal problem-solving plan.

It helps to improve self-awareness through life goal setting.

The various levels in each part of the “life wheel” changes as you progress through different stages of your life. This requires you to regularly evaluate your current situation and what areas of the wheel you need to develop.

Learning how to communicate effectively with classmates and teachers is fundamental for long-term growth.

During this lesson, you will have opportunities to brainstorm with your teammates and talk about your life story. Sharing with your fellow classmates will help you discover different ways of dealing with problems.

 

Do you want to improve your learning ability, emotional management, and life skills?

The CURIO’s Elite Growth Course is for you!

Scan the QR code to book a free trial,

And meet our amazing mentors and counselors!

Tap into your potential!

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