It's the Most Mindful Time of the Year....at least it should be

As the holiday break approaches we may see more behaviors that are disruptive. Our students may not be equipped to process all of their emotions. In the past we have explored the neuro science of emotions. We have talked about the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala. We all know by now that the prefrontal cortex continues to develop until around the age 25. The prefrontal cortex is our wise choices brain. It is that part of our brain that tells us to stop, don't do that! Just because it isn't fully developed doesn't mean we cannot help our students strength and grow the prefrontal cortex. That's where mindfulness comes in.

The holiday season can create opportunities for connections, love, and fun. This time of year can also create opportunities for sadness, loneliness, anger, frustration, and general bah humbug. 

We can utilize mindful mediation to calm the brain and bring small moments of peace and understanding.

This week I wanted to link a past blog that can help guide us through the season. I also wanted to share a video on the science behind mediation and the brain.

Previous Christmas Blog

If you haven't started Inner Explorer with your students now is the time. Give it a go. Take 5-10 minutes a day to engage in mindfulness with your students. Listen, engage, and reflect. This will help your students. This will help you.

This time of year is not all lights, love, and laughter. We all need a few minutes a day to calm down, reset, and promote brain health.

Take a few minutes today to engage in mindfulness. 

Remember to support yourself and your students through the holiday season in a mindful way.