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Breathing Buddies: K-5 Movement and Mindfulness With Jen Champion
Welcome back to Movement and Mindfulness with Jen Champion for grades K – 5. Today’s session is called Breathing Buddies. We hope you enjoy the practice.
Feeling Drained? Here’s How to Recover
Have you ever had one of those days where you came home feeling completely drained and all you wanted to go to bed?
We all have those days where we feel overtired – but too much of anything isn’t healthy. If you constantly feel drained or experience a lack of energy, you may be experiencing burnout.
If you’re ready to say goodbye to those feelings, keep on reading…
Let Your Body Rest
The next time you catch your motivation and energy levels declining, don’t ignore it! The longer you ignore those feelings the more intense they will become.
Instead, check in with your body.
Ask yourself what you think your body needs at that moment and respect that.
Don’t be afraid to put yourself first – even if that means skipping an event or going to bed a few hours early.
Pinpoint the Problems
It’s so important to be honest with yourself (even if it’s hard).
If you feel like a certain activity is too much or not working for you, it’s completely okay to walk away or ask for help.
Here’s an example. Let’s say you volunteered to take on an extra project at your job because you thought you could handle it.
But after a few days, you realized you underestimated the scope of work.
All of that extra work and pressure can lead to burnout and unnecessary stress.
In those situations, the best thing you can do is be honest with yourself and your team. The sooner you let them know how you feel, the sooner you can come up with a solution together.
“Remember to take care of yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup.” – Unknown
As You Are: Calming Yoga With Amalia Trieger
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Root & Rise: 6-12 Movement and Mindfulness With Jen Champion
Thank you so much for being part of today’s Movement and Mindfulness practice with Jen Champion for grades 6 – 12. We hope you enjoy this outdoor practice.
Ready to Become a Better Listener?
Active listening isn’t always easy – but the good news is, it can be learned.
Don’t Be a Driver, Be a Passenger
When a friend wants to talk, let them vent.
In certain situations, the best thing you can do for your friend is be there and listen.
Instead of driving the conversation, let them take the wheel and say what’s on their mind.
Hear Between the Lines
Let us know if this scenario sounds familiar.
You: Are you okay? You look a little down?
Friend: Yes, I am fine.
You: Are you sure.
Friend: Ya…
When we’re not feeling our best or having one of those days, it’s so easy to dismiss how we really feel.
Sometimes we can hold our feelings in or deny them without even noticing. Saying everything is fine when it’s not can quickly become a habit.
When we’re having a bad day, little things like burning our toast or losing our keys can be enough to upset us.
If you feel like your friend is holding back their feelings, you can try asking them some open-ended questions and see where the conversation goes.
Wait, Wait, Wait, Respond
You may not always agree with your friends, and that is completely okay.
We all have our own opinions, and you should always stay true to who you are.
Now, just because you don’t agree with what your friend is telling you doesn’t mean you can’t respect their opinion and be there for them.
Even though you may want to jump in and share your 2 cents, let them finish their thought first.
Step Into Their Shoes
Having empathy for friends and family can help you see the world through their eyes.
It can also help us understand them on a deeper level.
“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” – Bryant H. McGill
Healthy Eyes: 6-12 Movement and Mindfulness With Jen Champion
Welcome back to Movement and Mindfulness with Jen Champion for grades 6 – 12. Today our practice is going to focus on healthy eyes. Thank you so much for watching!
You Can Change Your Mindset
Feelings such as anger, sadness and stress are unavoidable in life – but you don’t have to let negative emotions take over. You can change the narrative and your mindset.
Here’s how…
Get Outside
Connecting with and spending time in nature is such an incredible way to combat worry and anxiety.
There’s nothing like going on a nice walk and breathing in the nice fresh air when you’re not feeling your best.
Now you may be thinking to yourself “That sounds great! I just don’t have the time.”
If you work long hours or are a student, walking away from the computer can be a bit tough, but there are several happy mediums.
You can take short walks around the block during breaks or bring your computer or reading material outside! Give it a try for a week and see if you notice a difference.
Healthy Distractions
The brain is not designed for multitasking. It is very difficult to do two things at once well.
If you’re having one of those stressful days, listening to some upbeat tunes or a funny show can help dial down your stress levels quite a bit.
It may not solve everything right away. But it can certainly help speed up the process.
Acknowledge the Power of Words
Writing down what’s on your mind is a fast and effective way to get thoughts off your chest.
If the words aren’t coming to you – read instead. Sometimes, a good book can help you better understand what you’re feeling. Or be a great escape!
Phone a Loved One
When in doubt, phoning a friend or family member never hurts.
You can never have too many listening ears on your side. When you’re tired or stressed, it is almost always harder to think through situations rationally. They may be able to help you look at things in a new light.
Become Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
“The more you seek the uncomfortable, the more you will become comfortable.” – Conor McGregor
Challenge Your Thoughts
When we’re afraid or nervous about something, it’s common for negative thoughts to show up uninvited.
Just because a negative thought makes its way into your mind doesn’t mean you have to listen to it.
Whether we realize it or not, we all experience fear and question our thoughts from time to time.
Am I on the right track?
Was that decision wise?
Do people like me?
Just because you think something doesn’t make it true. Sometimes our thoughts/worries can be confusing and make us feel uncomfortable.
When something becomes a habit (like worrying) we can often do it without even noticing.
Now, you can’t change a habit you aren’t even aware you have. The first thing you’ll want to do is acknowledge your negative thoughts and question them.
Why do you think those thoughts entered your mind in the first place? Do you have any proof that whatever you are worried about will happen?
Embrace Uncertainty
Even the most well-thought-out plans don’t always go our way, and that’s okay!
Leaving your house 30 minutes before the grocery store closes doesn’t guarantee you’ll get there on time.
Studying your textbook inside and out doesn’t guarantee you’ll ace that test.
There are several things we can do on a day-day basis that can help get us closer to our final goals.
But even if you do everything by the book, nothing in life is guaranteed. Instead of trying to plan your perfect day, try planning your perfectly imperfect day and see what happens.
Stare Down Your Fear
When was the last time fear held you back? When was the last time you said no to something you really wanted to do out of fear?
Facing your fears is not something that happens overnight. Depending on the intensity, it can take weeks, months or years to eliminate a fear.
You’ll want to start out doing activities that may make you feel a little uncomfortable, but deep down, you know you can handle.
If you’re afraid to start journalling, write down 25 words.
If you’re afraid to go back to school, spend 15 minutes a day researching programs.
When in doubt, start small and work your way up.
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” – Babe Ruth
Ignite Delight: Calming Yoga With Amalia Trieger
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Limiting Your Daily Screen Time
How many times do you think you check your phone a day?
This includes checking emails, texts, social media posts, and even your weather app.
Chances are, you check it more than you think.
So many of us tend to have our smartphones on hand or in our pockets most of the day.
Phones help us stay in touch with the people we love, read, study and more!
But they can also prevent us from living in the moment and enjoying the little things in life.
If you’re ready to keep your phone faced down more often and limit your daily screen time, keep on reading.
Take it Slow
Getting any task done with your phone right in front of you can be very distracting.
Every single notification can pull you away from the task at hand.
Even if you don’t answer a text or reply to comments on social media right away, just having the thought in the back of your mind can throw you off course.
Setting aside 30 minutes or an hour of phone-free time a day is a great place to start.
Be Present in Conversations
Have you ever checked to see who liked your newest social media post while video chatting with a friend?
When something becomes a habit, we tend to do it without even thinking about it.
Even if checking your phone mid-conversation wasn’t your intention, it happens.
A great hack is to put your phone in a different room or turn it off while chatting with friends and family.
Out of sight, out of mind!
Remind Yourself That You Are Not Missing Out
Being the first one to like an interesting post on social media or the first to watch that new video can be fun, but it doesn’t have to be your #1 priority.
When you’re participating in phone-free activities, it’s so easy to feel like you’re missing out on something, but you are not!
You are only one person with only 24 hours in a day.
And the truth is, no matter how much time we spend planning our day or trying to be more productive, it’s impossible to get everything done.
There will always be a few things each day you wish you could have tackled, and that’s completely okay.
Instead of thinking to yourself “Well, what if I miss something important?”
Remind yourself that those notifications are not going anywhere and will be waiting for you.
Embracing Your Emotions & Letting Yourself Feel
Do any of these phrases sound familiar…
“There’s no need to cry.”
“Don’t be sad. This isn’t so bad.”
“Don’t cry.”
So many of us have been told by friends and family to hold our emotions back, which can make us feel like we can’t express ourselves.
Even though holding back tears may feel like the “right” thing to do at the moment – holding our emotions in can prolong the healing process.
Sadness Makes us Human
Even though experiencing sadness, anger, anxiety, or fear typically isn’t fun, it is entirely normal.
Sadness is a basic human emotion and is part of what makes us human.
Feelings come and go – but it’s important to have them.
If we didn’t experience sadness, we might not be able to understand and appreciate happiness.
All of your experiences, both positive and negative, have helped transform you into who you are today.
Fighting Our Feelings
When we’re upset about something, it’s so easy to tell yourself and others that you are fine, when in reality, you are not.
Re-assuring yourself that you’ll be okay isn’t always enough to accept and move past negative feelings.
Take note of your emotions and remind yourself that your feelings are valid and it’s okay to have them.
Processing
Processing and experiencing feelings is part of being human.
Life is a rollercoaster, and no two days are exactly the same.
Some days will be amazing. Some will be tough. And some will be somewhere in the middle.
We know it’s tough, but it’s what life is all about.
Whether you’re having a good, bad or in-between kind of day, it’s important to treat yourself with kindness and practise coping strategies.
There is no right or wrong way to cope with emotions.
It’s all about figuring out what works best for you.
“The emotion that can break your heart is sometimes the very one that heals it…” – Nicholas Sparks