How Positive Environments And People Shape Lives

During my time in school as a postgraduate student in the UK, I never heard lecturers telling students who responded to a question or gave out their opinion that they were wrong. Even if they knew you were wrong, they would begin asking probing questions, providing different viewpoints for you to consider, leading to a more accurate understanding. Regardless of what you said, they would still commend your effort.

The university emphasized critical thinking skills and expected students to think in that way. I realized it was a better approach that helped students articulate their thoughts clearly, promoting freedom of expression. It greatly helped in the analysis of different information, leading to problem-solving and making informed decisions by considering various perspectives. So, I learned how important it is to create an atmosphere where everyone is given room to access their creative thinking ability.

I think it's good that educational institutions promote a positive environment, don't you agree? When lecturers or teachers consistently point out mistakes or allow peers to make fun of them, they contribute to shaping timid individuals whose creative thinking abilities are suppressed. Many of us refrain from actively participating in class or answering teacher questions since the day we were ridiculed for getting something wrong. With years of teaching experience, I've seen the effects of this, and why it's important to maintain effective class control to prevent significant impacts on others' lives.

While growing up, I realized the importance of being in the right environment that promotes positivity. This is akin to an environment that welcomes different perspectives and makes reasoned judgments based on evidence and reasoning rather than emotion or personal bias. When you find yourself in a place where you are given the chance to freely express yourself, you bring out that bold spirit in you. In such an environment, you can tap into your critical thinking abilities to produce something meaningful, and even when you are wrong, this positive atmosphere encourages you to keep trying to get it right.

Each of us was created uniquely with our own abilities. However, finding oneself in the wrong company sometimes prevents us from realizing that uniqueness. Therefore, it truly matters the kind of home we create for kids, who are exploring different aspects of life to discover where they belong. This is a very important responsibility for parents; to ensure positive ways to promote their children's development.

Also, it's important for us to understand the influence of the company of people we keep. Are the people you mingle with receptive to your ideas or opinions? How do they positively and effectively contribute to helping you make informed decisions? I believe these questions are crucial in ensuring that you are in the right environment and with the right people. In general, the environment and the influence of the people one surrounds themselves with play a crucial role in their personal and professional success. It's therefore important to find yourself in the right environment or company, or better to create one.