Connect In Audio Practice 07/14/21
Please enjoy the recording of our guided mindfulness practice from July 14th, 2021. Lead guide: Caryl Opening song: Hiddensee by Ceeyse Featured poems/excerpts: Walking Slowly by Donna Faulds It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh […]
Pause. Notice. Adjust. Navigating Transitions
Many of us are drawn to a good transformation story. A dramatic before and after shot can spur in us a bone deep knowing that life is cyclical and changes often. Often we are shown images of a caterpillar transforming into the butterfly to illustrate how change is natural. What we don’t often see is […]
Check In With Yourself (No Matter How Busy You Are)
It’s 2:00 in the afternoon. You haven’t had lunch yet, and you still have a mountain of things to check off your list before you can leave for the day. Now is the perfect time to pause and check in with yourself. You might be thinking, “Is she crazy?” It is ok if […]
New Music for Summer Break!
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] School is OUT and the sunshine is IN! Now is the time to tap into your self-care. Music can be a transformative outlet to help you relax into the rest you need. Give our new playlist a listen. Light a […]
What Is SEL and Why It Matters
Social emotional learning (SEL) is a system of methods and practices that help students better understand their emotions, to feel those emotions fully, and to demonstrate empathy for others. It is organized into five key skills. Those skills are self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness. These skills play an important role in […]
6 Easy Ways to Teach Your Children Mindfulness
As parents, you always want the best for your children. Using mindfulness tools, we can give your children the best mindset for life. Whether your children are younger or older, they all benefit from mindfulness. All children are different and do not learn the same, so finding a way to teach them mindfulness can be […]
A Mindful Guide to Asking for Help in the Workplace
Begin With Awareness Asking for help at work can be tough. In some workplace cultures, the culture and dynamics are not conducive to seeking out mentorship and support. Perhaps asking for help has not felt safe and required vulnerability. You might even hold a belief that it’s not okay to ask for help. Many of […]
Fun Ways to Start Your Class Mindfully
How do you get your students to practice mindfulness when just getting them to sit still feels like a herculean task? Tap into their inner playfulness and imagination! Make it feel like students are playing when they are practicing mindfulness. Simply by tapping into the power of imagination, by making it something of a game, […]
Why it’s a Critical Time to Invest in Social Emotional Learning
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]At this time last year, my discussion with area principals and school districts about social-emotional learning in schools was not so urgent. It was important, maybe even trendy, or the newest education buzzword thanks to Ohio’s Strategic Plan for Education. In Each Child, Our Future, Ohio’s strategic plan for […]
Calm in the Face of Change
This last year tested me. It tested my patience, values, self-control, and boundaries. It reignited the big transcendental question, “What’s the point?” It also caused me to contemplate and take action on things I never guessed I would need to act upon. In some ways, I’m curious: Are all major life changes a test? Are […]
