The Energy Bus for Schools News
July 2017
Fueling Up For Your Upcoming Energy Bus Training!
The Energy Bus Team is fueled up and ready to bring the positive energy to your school! Your Chief Relationship Officer (Training Facilitator) will be contacting you after July 1st to get more information about your school and to provide you with pertinent information that will help you have a successful journey this year!
In order to provide your team with the ultimate Energy Bus experience, please read this information carefully as it will help you as you are planning to bring The Energy Bus to your school.
Our trainings are full day (6 hours) productions! Schools usually start at 7:30 am with a light breakfast and we begin promptly at 8:00am (but this time is totally up to you). There will be breaks throughout the day and most schools include an hour lunch for their staff. We usually end at approximately 3:00 pm but may end a little early depending on the day (if we think we're going to end early, we will notify you of the time just in case you have something prepared).
We ask that you have a space available that can seat all staff members comfortably (similar to a staff meeting format). We also ask that staff are seated in small groups for discussions and activities. We will need the following:
- Chart Paper (with the sticky back)
- Markers for each table
- Sticky notes
- Presenter Table (table for presenter items)
- PowerPoint Access/ Clicker for Powerpoint
- Your Relationship Partner will inform you of their specific needs (if any)
Our Relationship Parters will introduce themselves using their Energy Bus Names- these are names that they have carefully selected that will inspire your teams while having a little fun throughout the day. I have selected the name JOY!
Want to meet your Chief Relationship Officer? We are currently creating videos through Flipgrid and will share this information with you soon!
We are looking forward to providing you with an amazing experience as we prepare to board your team on The Energy Bus for Schools Leadership Journey!
If you have questions or need information, please don't hesitate to contact me at niki@jongordon.com.
Sending lots of positive energy your way,
JOY (Niki Spears)
Only 2 More Opportunities to Join one of our 2017 Summer TOURS
Join us in Orlando, FL this Friday, July 7th Or Eau Claire, WI on August 29th as we prepare you to bring in the new school year with lots of positive energy! You can get more information and register on our website at www.energybusschools.com/events
Can't attend one of these TOUR dates? No worries- we are busy putting together our 2017 Fall TOUR for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in bringing The Energy Bus Leadership Tour to your city/district, contact Donna at donna@energybusslj.com to be considered.
We are fueled up and ready to spread positive energy!
Finding JOY on The JOurneY
It was Monday and Mondays were never good for George, the author writes as he introduces us to the main character in the story, The Energy Bus. We immediately discover that George is in conflict and that misfortune had been following George not just for a few weeks or months, but for several years like a dark rain cloud hovering over his life. In fact, George is on the verge of losing his job and his marriage until he meets Joy, the Bus Driver.
As we witness George’s learning on The Energy Bus, we are inspired as we realize that George and Joy live within all of us. Each day we have the power to make a choice as to what we choose to believe and the stories that we share with ourselves. We are encouraged by George’s story because we know that it’s also our story. We are all in search of peace, love, and Joy, but we struggle with how to find her.
Joy shows up in our lives in the stories that we tell ourselves in every moment we experience, each day. When George had to initially ride the bus, he definitely wasn’t expecting to meet Joy, but Joy can show up in the most unlikely places and times.
Many people go through life unhappy and discouraged because we tell ourselves things like “I know she doesn’t like me,” “bad things always happen to me,” Or “I will never be able to accomplish that.” Sound familiar? When we tell ourselves these negative stories about people or events in our lives, our mind is so focused on solving these problems that your attention and energy are going nowhere, our bus is now stuck in the mud!
On the other hand, when we tell ourselves positive or encouraging stories, we move in and out of unpleasant situations faster, gaining new learning experiences and most importantly we are able to keep our bus moving in the right direction. Joy says, Everything happens for a reason. Every person we meet. Every event in our life. Every flat tire happens for a reason. Every problem has a gift for you. You can choose to see the curse or the gift.
So how do we begin to change the stories we tell ourselves? Here are a few questions to ask yourself so that your bus keeps moving in a positive direction:
1. Is this a big problem or a little problem?
When faced with a challenging situation, first ask yourself- is this a big problem or little problem. If it involves someone else have the courage to talk to the person prior to telling yourself a negative story.
2. What are you grateful for?
Think of all the wonderful things that are happening in your life at this moment and give thanks. Keep a Grateful Journal and jot down daily thoughts of what you’re grateful for.
3. What Can I Learn from This Situation?
Every situation we’re faced with helps us to become our best selves. Thinking of what was learned helps us grow as we discover ourselves.
4. What can I do now to change this situation?
Instead of focusing on the problem, try thinking about what you can do now or next time to change the outcome.
5. What can I do for others?
Have you noticed that when you focus on yourself is when you become the most depressed? I believe it’s because we are all meant to serve others and not concentrate on ourselves. When you’re feeling negative, try giving someone a compliment or writing someone a nice note, you’ll be surprised at how uplifting it will be for you and the person you share it with.
The next time you’re in an unpleasant situation, stop and ask yourself these questions. These simple inquiries will help you focus your energy on the positive as you rediscover the beauty in people, events, and most importantly, in yourself – isn’t that what Joy is all about?
Make it a great week or not. The choice is always yours!
Niki Spears,
Co-Founder/Chief Energy Officer
The Energy Bus for Schools Leadership Journey
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