What’s Going on In Your Brain’s Default Mode Network?
Do you feel like you have a wandering mind? Ever wonder what actually is going on in there? I loved this very informative video…
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The One Minute Breathing Video
We want our automatic response to stress to be a deep calming breath, right? In order for that to happen we need to practice…
Understanding Mirror Neurons to Find Our Humanness
I am absolutely fascinated with the brain. I have learned first hand in its ability to change and grow while raising my son with…
Laughter as a Way To Boost Our Resilience
Love this TEDTalk by Daniel Murray. His message is to share his simple philosophy that laughter builds our resilience. Love his view that leaders…
Just Breathe
What happens when we focus on our breath? Well first it is a little uncomfortable. As Elena describes in Chapter 5 of Onward, You…
Calming Our Minds to Find More Happiness
What truly makes us happy? So often we are living in the past or too focused on the future. When we stop and focus…
Stop Multitasking and Allow Boredom To Set
We live in a world we were are attached to our smart phones and addicted to Netflix and filling every waking hour with input….
Paying Attention to Our Attention
In the last decade or two, we are learning more and more from neuroscience and are finally understanding how our brains work. And the…
Glitter Jars!
Have you ever used a glitter jar? These jars are calming and are perfect for providing a visual for when your mind is feeling…
Bringing Community to Our Classrooms
As this month of building community winds down, think about all the growth you have experienced. Hopefully you watched Elena’s YouTube Live video on…