Classrooms today look very similar to what they did forty years ago or even a hundred years ago for that matter. Especially, last year when the students had to sit in rows away from each other an only facing the front of the room. When you think about schooling throughout history you will see that…
How often do you just pause and take some time to reflect? When I was younger I spent very little time pausing and reflecting. I could not sit still and when I did sit still my anxious mind would kick into high gear and I would busy myself to avoid the anxiety that would arise…
Have you ever noticed how often your brain is in a different place than your body?When you are in the shower do you notice the water hit your body? Are you aware of your breath? Or are you thinking about the list of things you need to get done today and how you are going…
Have you ever noticed how those who dare to dream big often seem to radiate abundance in all areas of their lives? It’s not a coincidence. Dreaming big is more than a whimsical exercise; it’s a mindset that shapes how we see the world, allows us to embrace opportunities, and create a life filled with…
Do you ever get overwhelmed by the pressures you put on yourself? Often the pressures I put on myself far outweigh the pressures others put on me. How often are you your own worst critic? It is interesting, how if you pause and look at the pressures you face, while you may initially think they…
Have you ever been so annoyed when someone told you to trust the process and things will work out as they are meant to. You look at them and literally want to smack them and say, “Are you serious what am I supposed to learn from this?” I get it, I have felt that way…
Do you ever take the time to celebrate how far you have come or do you just move on to the next thing without really thinking about it. Often we are our own worst critics and worst enemies when it comes to seeing and celebrating our own growth. It is time to start taking some…
Do you ever look at what others are doing and feel completely inspired by them? There are so many people doing amazing things it is hard not to be inspired by the true brilliance of others. I personally love seeing and hearing about all of the amazing things people are doing or have overcome because…
Pause for a moment and think of someone you really admire. Did they have an easy life? Or did they beat all odds and overcome some type of adversary. Most of the time when we are struggling with something we think, “why me.” When really we should be asking ourselves “what am I meant to…
Being human means that you literally have an abundance of feelings and emotions. I think sometimes children are made to feel like certain feelings are not okay. As they age they learn to suppress those feelings and ultimately it results in depression, anxiety, addictions or illness. When we begin to understand that all feelings are…