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#39 Sussex County Teacher Edition: Franklin
Mindfulness and social emotional learning to me are not necesarily a program, but it’s more of just a practice, and we embed it as much as we can into every day activities and routines…” – Jess Garris, 5th & 6th...
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#38 Mindful Human Series: Part II – Why Practicing Mindfulness Is Necessary
In Part 1 of the Mindful Human series, we imagined what the world would be like if it were filled with people who were mindful. People who paused and responded rather than reacted. People who looked up with a kind...
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#37 Mindful Human Series: Part 1 – What Mindfulness Is and What It Isn’t
Imagine moving through your day free from worry, being nonjudgmental, and with a kindness in your heart for yourself and others. People that pay attention and are aware of the world around them and the space they...
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#36 5 Steps To Overcoming Yoga Intimidation While Creating Your Own Yoga Practice
I’m often asked by friends and family where I teach yoga and when I tell them I don’t work in a studio, I choose to simply teach the faculty and staff I work with after school once a week. I also remind them I teach...
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#35 I’m Glad You’re Here
Isn’t it funny where life takes us? If you’re like me, every day you create an agenda, a “to do” list, for what you’d like to accomplish. Some days you actually make it through that list and other days you wonder why...
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#34 The Best Thing About the Last Day of Summer
The best thing about the last day of summer is that you get to look forward to the first day of summer coming again! Between now and then, we get to enjoy the blessings of many holidays that bring so much love and joy.
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#33 A Handful of Quiet
I bought this lovely book a few years ago when I began teaching fifth grade. It was my intention to kick the year off with it, but it never happened. Being new to the elementary school environment, I was barely...
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#32 How To Let Go of What No Longer Serves You
After I meditated for a bit, I burned the hell out of that paper, and while doing so I witnessed an interesting metaphor unfold right in front of me.
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#31 How To Trust Your Inner Wisdom
I've gotten a whole lot better at not allowing other people's experiences and energies to affect my world, but they certainly do come fast and furious if we're not paying attention. So do yourself a favor, and set...
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#30 5 Self-Talk Strategies To Boost You Forward
Our self-talk is the creator of our universe. It is the voice of our heart, mind, and soul, and reflects our perceptions of the world, of others, and of ourselves. It guides us, criticizes us, supports us, and impacts...
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#29 How To Be Honest & Vulnerable & Let The Help In
I was going nowhere professionally. I've run workshops on the national, state, and local levels, and I've attended every conference that was offered, yet I was no longer feeling challenged in my role and cried inside...
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#28 How The Subconscious Helps With Physical Ailments
I’m learning to give myself permission to feel the feelings that arise and not to judge. I've also learned to offer these moments up and allow my Inner Wisdom or higher power to take over. This is the best treat of...
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