Intention, Attention, Attitude.

All feelings are for feeling.

Mindfulness trains us in how to listen to our emotions and our bodies: How does it feel in my body when I imagine making this decision? Do I feel calm and at ease? Is there a sense of relief? A sense of alignment? For our students it is a feeling of confidence. When we feel confident we make the best choices.
Intention. Reflect on what your deepest hope is for the outcome of this decision. How might you feel once you reach the "right" choice for you? Reflect on what choices and actions will lead to greater well-being for yourself and others.
Attention. Bring your full attention to your mental processes, your body sensations, and your emotional responses as you consider the decision. All the feelings are for feeling.
Attitude. Recognize all of the concerns, ideas, emotions, and thoughts that come to you. Allow yourself whatever reactions you are having to the different options.

Our experiences and understanding of the process will help us help our students be better decision makers. Positive and healthy choices come from listening to our body and reflecting without judgement.

Podcast of the week:

Check out this great podcast about Burnout and managing stress.

Read of the week:

Tidy by Emily Gavett

Talk Time with your student

Do you have trouble finding out how your child’s day went? Try these questions.

October Theme:

Being a Responsible Student

Whole Body Listening

Problem Solving

How BIG is Your Problem?

0	Glitch Making a mess Need a pencil Forgot something Bathroom Teacher didn’t call on me	I can fix it myself! I can handle it! Ignore
1	Small Problem Frustrated/Bothered Confused Problems in Line Won’t share Lost game	“I” Message Use words Walk away Wait/cool off Ask a Friend
2	Big Problem Too rough or not respecting space Hurtful words Your words didn’t work Work is Confusing	Ask a Teacher “Take a Break” Reflection Sheet
3	Emergency! Hurt Fire Not Safe	Get a Teacher 911