Teaching Children to Meditate Makes Sense

Ipek WilliamsonBlog, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Meditation helps students develop emotional regulation. It helps them improve their ability to handle stress or cope with difficult situations and develop empathy and compassion. Regular practice can also help students increase their level of self-awareness. Bring meditation to your students by starting simple. Use visualization techniques, make it a part of your routine, use props to help students … Read More

Turn Up the Quiet

Suzanne DaileyBlog, Reflect Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: In today’s world, there is a lot of noise in our lives. Everyone benefits from some silence to give their mind some peace and open it up for thoughts, dreams, and inspiration. Ever get in your car at the end of a school day and you have to turn off all sounds? Music, podcasts, potential phone calls, all of it—off. … Read More

Think Better: Redefining Self-Care

Lindsay TitusBlog, Reflect Better, Self Care Better, Teach Happier

TL;DR: Flip the script so self-care can be a lifestyle rather than a single, isolated act. Be proactive rather than reactive. Keep data in a journal or the notes app on your phone to monitor how what you’re doing is impacting you.  Self-care is one of those topics people either love or hate. While I’m sure there are some people … Read More

Introducing Children to Mindfulness

Ipek WilliamsonBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Manage Better, Self Care Better

TL;DR: It is important to teach young children how to meditate and practice mindfulness at a very early age. This gives them a head start in becoming a positive, joyful, and compassionate person. Here are two mindfulness practices to try with young children: Belly Buddies and Spidey Senses. See below for links. We want our children to be physically and … Read More

Love Yourself Better Blog Series

Kari PitstickBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better, Self Care Better

Love Yourself Better Blog Series In this blog series, read about strategies for personal development, prioritizing yourself, and embracing stress. Being our best selves and filling our own cups should come first. In a profession where we are asked to give so much to others, don’t forget to prioritize yourself. Love yourself a little bit better this year! Posts in … Read More