choices Archives - UPower Presentations - Sara Westbrook

The Year I Forgot the Words…

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:32 +0000

At 15, I entered the Rotary Music Festival again, determined to finally win gold after placing second two years in a row. I had practiced for months. Memorized every note. Imagined the applause when I nailed my performance. And then, in the second verse, I forgot the words. Panic set in. Embarrassed? Absolutely. But I […]

The post The Year I Forgot the Words… appeared first on UPower Presentations - Sara Westbrook.

Guiding Children’s Choices

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:10:52 +0000

Just like a GPS needs a destination to guide us, our brain also works best when it focuses on a specific end result. Similarly, having a clear destination can guide children’s choices, helping them navigate challenges with confidence and purpose. In life, a child’s ‘GPS destination’ needs to be rooted in their character. This gives […]

The post Guiding Children’s Choices appeared first on UPower Presentations - Sara Westbrook.

Riding the Waves of Life with Determination

Linda Westbrook — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 23:06:18 +0000

Every challenge you have faced and the choices you have chosen to make has created who you are today. Picture yourself as the captain of a ship. Sometimes the water is calm and the choices are easy. Other times, the calm waters give way to crashing waves, intensifying the difficulty of your choices Knowing your […]

The post Riding the Waves of Life with Determination appeared first on UPower Presentations - Sara Westbrook.

Your Mindset: Friend or Foe?

Linda Westbrook — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 12:00:29 +0000

Your mindset can be your best friend or your worst enemy. This what I know: Your mindset matters! It determines what you are willing to experience, ideas you are open to and who you see when you look in the mirror. Changing your mindset doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by choice. Here are 4 simple effective ways to train your mindset to be your […]

The post Your Mindset: Friend or Foe? appeared first on UPower Presentations - Sara Westbrook.

Are You as Courageous as This Kid?

Linda Westbrook — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:43:33 +0000

My friend Jenn wrote a post on Facebook which really resonated with me. I think it will do the same for you, your kids and students. ‘Today, I was inspired by someone I love. A key member of their team was unable to be present for an important moment. He stepped up to fill a […]

The post Are You as Courageous as This Kid? appeared first on UPower Presentations - Sara Westbrook.

What If They Don’t Like Me?

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:36:30 +0000

If you were to ask me what one of my biggest worries was as a teen, it would be ‘what if people don’t like me?’ I can remember having sleepless nights worrying about things I said and did – wondering if I offended anyone or looked silly. While the desire to be liked is normal, believing that it’s necessary for everyone to […]

The post What If They Don’t Like Me? appeared first on UPower Presentations - Sara Westbrook.

Start Each Day with an Intention

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:26:00 +0000

‘You’ll come down from the Lurch with an unpleasant bump. And the chances are, then, that you’ll be in a Slump. And when you’re in a Slump, you’re not in for much fun. Un-slumping yourself is not easily done.’ Dr. Seuss ‘Oh The Places You’ll Go’ When we went into lockdown last March I definitely came […]

The post Start Each Day with an Intention appeared first on UPower Presentations - Sara Westbrook.

Listen. Learn. Grow

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:23:00 +0000

So much is changing and will continue to change. Through all the changes, we want the best for our children and students. We want them to act in a way that will promote respect, kindness and compassion. Children learn best by watching us. They see us as the example of what to do and what not to do. Observing […]

The post Listen. Learn. Grow appeared first on UPower Presentations - Sara Westbrook.