I Respond in My Relationships with Calm and Thoughtful Feedback
Welcome to Day 20 of 30 Days of Calm Today’s Calming Affirmation: I Respond in My Relationships with Calm and Thoughtful Feedback Message for the day: Throughout our days at work and school, we have to navigate several different relationships. Our relationships with our co-workers, our supervisors and the children that we teach. Navigating all […]
I Speak with Confidence and Calmness
Welcome to Day 19 of 30 Days of Calm Today’s Calming Affirmation: I Speak with Confidence and Calmness Message for the day: We have talked about being mindful of our thoughts, but it is equally as important to be mindful of what we say. Our words are very powerful. A quote from Haim Ginott says… […]
I Surround Myself with Calmness
Welcome to Day 18 of 30 Days of Calm Today’s Calming Affirmation: I Surround Myself with Calmness Message for the day: Over the past 17 days you have surrounded yourself with calmness by intentionally taking time to quiet your mind and go within. This daily practice has helped you to appreciate the beauty of silence […]
I Accept and Embrace all Experiences
Welcome to Day 17 of 30 Days of Calm Today’s Calming Affirmation: I Accept and Embrace all Experiences Message for the day: Many things happen in our lives that we have no control over. On a day to day basis, decisions are made in our schools that we either don’t agree with or don’t believe […]
I Am Patient, Calm and Content
Welcome to Day 16 of 30 Days of Calm Today’s Calming Affirmation: I Am Patient, Calm and Content Message for the day: As teachers and parents, we need an infinite amount of patience when caring for children. When we don’t cultivate our patience, we can be too quick to respond or react when our children […]
I Am Stronger Than Any Challenge I Face
Welcome to Day 15 of 30 Days of Calm Today’s Calming Affirmation: I Am Stronger Than Any Challenge I Face Message for the day: You are capable of handling more than you give yourself credit for. Difficult emotions may sometimes get the better of you, but they always pass, and you always make it through […]
I Breathe In Calmness and Breathe Out Anxiety
Welcome to Day 14 of 30 Days of Calm Today’s Calming Affirmation: I Breathe In Calmness and Breathe Out Anxiety Message for the day: The pressure of teaching can produce a high level of anxiety. The pressure of being “on”, engaging and commanding the attention of a group of children for six hours a day […]
I Retreat to the Outdoors Whenever I Feel Unsettled
Welcome to Day 13 of 30 Days of Calm Today’s Calming Affirmation: I Retreat to the Outdoors Whenever I Feel Unsettled Message for the day: When something is bothering us, taking a moment to focus on the beauty around us allows us to forget what is troubling us for just a moment and just breathe. […]
I Do Not Sweat the Small Stuff
Welcome to Day 12 of 30 Days of Calm Today’s Calming Affirmation: I Do Not Sweat the Small Stuff Message for the day: Life is interesting and things happen every day that are out of our control. Little incidents like a long line at the coffee shop, a flat tire, or the copy machine being […]
I Find Joy and Pleasure in Simple Things
Welcome to Day 11 of 30 Days of Calm Today’s Calming Affirmation: I Find Joy and Pleasure in Simple Things Message for the day: Sometimes we get so caught up in achieving goals and meeting academic standards that we forget to enjoy and appreciate the simple things that are all around us. Something as simple […]