Finish Strong

Don't we all feel this way, this time of year? Our ducks are not in a row. Hack one is a pigeon! 

And that is OK. 

We can help our students---and ourselves---finish strong, the mindful way. We just need some help and encouragement. 

You can do it!!! You will do it!!!! You are doing it!!!! 

The website Schola for Schools shared a list of 5 ways to help students finish strong. I am taking those steps and adapting them to a mindful way to finish strong.

1. Morning Mindfulness.... and for all you Hobbits out there second breakfast can be second mindfulness, elevenses, and in fact have 7 mindfulness. If Biblo can have 7 meals, we can have 7 mindfulness. 

Morning Mindfulness can be the perfect way to start your day. Help your students find a calm focus. Start the day with a positive outlook and equip your students to do their best.

2. Motivational Moments. Every morning put a motivational post-it on each student's desk. During your day share a motivational quote. Share with your students what motivates you. Meditate on a motivational phrase. Take a mindful motivation walk. 

This week I have taking motivational walks with a student. We walk and repeat phrases such as "I can be my best. I am my best. I can do it. I will do it. I am doing it"

3. Model Self-Care. Tell the students you are taking a mindful moment. Let them see you take in a deep breath. Engage in mindful self-care with your students.

Encouraging healthy snacks and eating them with your students. Make sure to encourage and take fruit and vegetables on your picnic. 

Incorporate mindful movement time. Class yoga. Stretching and breathing.

4. Encourage Balance. Let your students know how you ground and balance your life. Encourage them to find their balance.

Practice together. Set timers and work hard on a subject then take a two minute mindfulness break. 

5. Celebrate with Students. Celebrate the small wins. Let the class know when a student is doing well. Have a 10 second party. Dance it out and then get back at it. 

Reward all students for one student's success. Make every moment one to remember.

We can help our students and ourselves finish strong the mindful way.

We will help our students and ourselves finish strong the mindful way.

We are helping our students and ourselves finish strong the mindful way.