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Moral Story: The Truck Driver and the Forgotten Jack

Moral Story: The Truck Driver and the Forgotten Jack Once, a truck driver stopped at a roadside hotel to grab a quick meal. After enjoying his break, he returned to his truck only to notice that one of the tires had gone flat. Calmly, he fetched his tools, lifted the truck with a jack, changed the tire, and got back on the road. He resumed his journey, thinking nothing of the delay. However, after driving for a few hours, something didn’t feel right. The truck wasn’t running smoothly. Curious and concerned, the driver pulled over to inspect the truck. To his surprise, he found that he had forgotten to remove the jack! Although the truck had been moving, it wasn't running properly, and the oversight could have caused serious damage or an accident. Moral: Sometimes in life, we rush to fix problems but overlook important details. Small mistakes or unresolved matters can lead to bigger issues if not addressed properly. Always double-check your work and take time to ensure everything is...

5-minute journal

 Daily journal prompts and the 5 minute journal have been helpful to improve my writing skills, productivity, self-awareness, and thinking. This journal routine focuses you on what you are grateful for from the previous 24 hours, ending your day on a high note. Some of the benefits of journal writing for esl students are that it enhances your ability to reflect on and process experiences, it promotes critical thought and expressing feelings, and it helps with writing focused arguments.  The truth is, five minutes can make a huge difference. Let’s talk about why, and then let’s explore some ways to get that five minutes to write, even when life is hectic.