Brain Color Clues
Orange Brain Color Clue of the Day
During the Holiday Season we we see lots of glitter decorating clothing, make-up, Christmas tree ornaments and seasonal decorations. Glitter is defined as: Sparkling or listening light; Brilliant or showy attractiveness; Small pieces of light-reflecting decorative material My friend, Fi Mazanke told me that her daughter, Alexandra describes herself as “Glitter!” Fi and I both laughed at Alexandra perfect “Orange Brain” description of…
Read moreGreen Brain Color Clue of the Day
People with “Green Brain” personalities are not comfortable being in the spot light and often are self-deprecating about their abilities and attributes. One of their finest characteristics is their fervid curiosity. The following quote from Albert Einstein is a perfect example of how an individual with a “Green Brain Color“ personality would assess his attributes. “I have no special talent. …
Read moreBrain Color Stress Less Holiday Tips #1
From the decorations in our neighborhoods and communities, the adds in the newspaper and online, and comments like: “Yikes, I’m already stressing out!”, I think the Holiday Season has begun. To help you enjoy the season of celebrations a little more hassle-free, my “Blue Brain” thought it would be helpful to post “Brain Color Stress Less…
Read moreBlue Brain Color Clue of the Day!
“Blue Brain” Color Tip of the Day: I thought this Brain Color Clue would be appropriate because of celebrating Thanksgiving, last Thursday. My brilliant “Green Brain” friend, Joe O’Rourke told me that his sister-in-law made 135 pounds of turkey for Thanksgiving. Then she prepared gallon zip lock bags, which she passed out as people were leaving after the Thanksgiving…
Read moreYour Brain Color Personality Tee Shirt
I recently wore a tee shirt I purchased in Door County, Wisconsin . I bought the tee shirt because the message printed on the front resonated with me and hit the bull’s eye about my personality. It got me thinking about what the other Brain Color Personality tee shirts might say… Yellow Brain tee shirt: “Do you want to be…
Read moreBrain Colors Receive, Process & Respond Differently
Recently, my husband and I were having a discussion about how the four Brain Colors receive, process and respond to information differently It is fascinating to examine each Brain Color’s behavior, which resembles a gear that needs to be maintained in a specific manner. Yellow Brainers are comfortable when they receive information in an organized format, as if it…
Read moreCommunicate and Collaborate to Brainstorm New Ideas
If you are going venture into creating new ideas, use your “Blue Brain” to communicate, collaborate and brainstorm with someone else. This morning, I was discussing over-due changes to my Facebook Fan Page with Jackie deBoer, my social media consultant. The more Jackie chatted about the much need changes to the Fan Page the more prolific our ideas to improve the page. This…
Read moreComparing Crayons: Appreciating Our Differences!
Several years ago, I found this article written by Marvin Marshall, Ed.D., author of Discipline Without Stress, Punishments or Rewards: How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility and Learning. The title intrigued me. The words also resonated with my all Brain Colors. I trust you will enjoy the thought-provoking message about appreciating our differences and sharing…
Read moreLibrarians, Teachers, Authors and Books SCBWI-IL Event
Last Saturday, I was privileged to participate in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators – Illinois (SCBWI-IL) Chapter. Author, Sara Shacter thoughtfully organized the even for the members. Junko Yokota, Gail Bush, and Toby Rajput were our gracious hosts at the remarkable National Lewis University Center for Teaching through Children’s Books in Skokie,…
Read moreGlobal Change
Today, I was speaking with my “Systematic Green Brain” web designer, Jeff Lewis owner of The Webs We Weave, Inc. We were discussing the bullet points on my website, and Jeff told me it would be more difficult to make individual changes and easier to make “global changes” for the color. Of course, my “Blue…
Read morePersonalities Type vs. Dumb
People who have a “Green Brain” personality are Logical, Unemotional and Objective Problem Solvers. The Dilbert comic below is a perfect example of a “Green Brainer’s” perspective and thought process. The dog stopped listening because he represents the Sensitive and Emotional “Blue Brainers” who stop listening when their feelings get hurt. Is this Brain Color…
Read moreBrain Colors and MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)
Today, I replied to blog comment from Budi Yanto, who asked me to explain how to classified the 16 characteristics of the MBTI into Brain Color. My “Green Brain” immediate thought this was terrific idea for blog post! I explain this information in my What Color Is Your Brian?(R) programs and book, but I had…
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