Mindfulness Blog

We’re all trying to become better people and improve ourselves, so here's what I want to share with you ...!

Self-Regulation Strategies Students Can Use At School

1. Breathe – Take 6 SLOW/DEEP – In through nose, out through mouth. 2. Ask to deliver books to the library or another classroom. 3. Invent a secret hand signal with teacher communicating I need help. 4. Move away from what or who is distracting me. 5. Write down my thoughts or questions if the Read more about Self-Regulation Strategies Students Can Use At School[…]

See the Big Picture

Today, on Minute with Maxwell, John spoke about seeing the big picture when you dream. Dream Big! All leaders have one thing in common – they see the best, the biggest possible dream they can imagine! Love what you are, your gift that you were given! But, anything worthwhile means looking hard and wide for Read more about See the Big Picture[…]

Habits for Daily Success

I follow several amazing leaders on LinkedIn. Yesterday I listened to Jim Kwik who had the following advice on 10 Habits of Daily Success: 1. When you wake up each morning, remember your dreams. They are generally profound ideas for a successful day. 2. Make your bed – being tidy physically and in your home Read more about Habits for Daily Success[…]

Leadership is Influence

John Wooden said, “Make today count. Make each day your masterpiece!” Live in the now – Today! People miss the moment! Today matters! When I’m with you, I will be all in. If we together focus on the moment, we will succeed together. Remember, yesterday is the past; the future is uncertain. Let’s influence those Read more about Leadership is Influence[…]

Practice Gratitude

Today I am challenging you to honor what’s ordinary in your life. Who are the people you are grateful for? Who in your family, friends, community, or network gives you that feeling of gratitude, that warm fuzzy joy of having had a tremendous influence in your life? I personally am extremely grateful to my mother. Read more about Practice Gratitude[…]

Your ‘WHY’ Statement

What is your ‘WHY’ statement? Why do you get up each morning? Why do you go to work? Why are you being a leader? Your ‘WHY’ statement is not easy! It’s not a marketing pitch. What is your truth, your purpose, your reason for waking up every morning? Your ‘WHY’ statement is not a one-liner. Read more about Your ‘WHY’ Statement[…]

Getting Results

I love making ‘To Do’ lists. Mainly because I love ticking them off when the job/goal has been completed but also because of the feeling of the results after each completion. Some of my lists are for daily goals and some for weekly or monthly and some for yearly. I find that lists are my Read more about Getting Results[…]

Make the Change You Want to See

I love learning each day I wake up. I’ve long ago decided that I want to be a life-long learner. Learning is energizing and exciting and fun! I never used to think that in high school. However, since graduating as an educator, guidance Counsellor, I have never stopped learning. I think that’s why I still Read more about Make the Change You Want to See[…]