Through our imagination we conjure up future scenarios (intentions/goals/desires), make meaning out of our current situation (drawing from prior knowledge), re-vision our past (review/analyze/adjust), and picture ourselves in other’s shoes (empathy).

Confident people have a certain air about them. It’s a combo of presence and ease. They seem to own the space and, at the same time, have room for others. There’s a sense of standing tall in their skin, knowing their worth. The good news is that we can teach kids to be more confident!

The “all or nothing” mindset leaves no room for nuance. And life is colored with grey areas. This kind of thinking is a cognitive distortion that polarizes your options and often leaves you empty-handed when there’s still lots to hold on to.

What do you do when your room of students is high energy and chaotic? “Breathing Fingers” will not only will it bring your students to the present moment, but it will also teach them how to tame their thoughts and regulate their emotions.

Through our imagination we conjure up future scenarios (intentions/goals/desires), make meaning out of our current situation (drawing from prior knowledge), re-vision our past (review/analyze/adjust), and picture ourselves in other’s shoes (empathy).

Consciously focusing on what we are thankful for cultivates a positive energy that can permeate our psyche and color our perceptions going forward.

This is a very requested mindfulness meditation with our kiddos. They LOVE imagining their happy place, where they feel comfort, safety, and peace.

Teach your students how they can learn to process feelings of failure or disappointment order to get back up again. I have a helpful technique for you to share with your students that will help them deal with difficult feelings.

It’s the soothing balm that gives our flight or fight nervous system functions a well needed vacation. When this happens, our thoughts quiet enough to allow deeper contemplations and inspirations to surface and take root.