by Sharon Huntley-Land | Jun 23, 2024 | Conscious Connections, Mindfulness Practice, Movement Practice, You and Your Brain
You and Your Brain 8: Brain Waves Explained Dear Friend, Summertime is here! Find out how fun in the sun actually helps students develop two key components of learning: curiosity and open-mindedness. The slower pace of summer allows students to move from the beta...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | Jun 16, 2024 | Conscious Connections, Mindfulness Practice, Movement Practice, You and Your Brain
You and Your Brain 7: Flow State Dear Friend, Summer is fluid. We go with the flow of longer days and later bedtimes. We live by the tides. Or wander in the sunshine. We lose track of time. If this expansiveness gives way to feeling more focused or at ease, you may...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | Jun 9, 2024 | Conscious Connections, Mindfulness Practice, Movement Practice, You and Your Brain
You and Your Brain 6: From a Calm Mind to Flipping Your Lid Dear Friend, Welcome to the week of Flipping Your Lid! In our city, we’re nearing the last week of school. Students are feeling a range of emotions.Teachers are trying to keep them from bouncing off the...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | Jun 2, 2024 | Conscious Connections, Mindfulness Practice, Movement Practice, You and Your Brain
You and Your Brain 5: SEL and Anatomy of the Brain Dear Friend, Parents and teachers are on the frontlines of laying a foundation for their students’ lifelong success and well-being. They empower individuals to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. The...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | May 26, 2024 | Conscious Connections, Mindfulness Practice, Movement Practice, You and Your Brain
You and Your Brain 4: Three Parts of Your Brain Dear Friend, Your brain’s most powerful catalyst for growth and change is its ability to interrupt old survival programming. This is called neuroplasticity, and it’s how your brain adapts and changes...
by Sharon Huntley-Land | May 19, 2024 | Conscious Connections, Mindfulness Practice, Movement Practice, You and Your Brain
You and Your Brain 3: Neuroplasticity and Having a Growth Mindset Dear Friend, Confusion is your superpower! It’s the signal that everything is about to “click.” It’s the moment right before your brain cells create new pathways that make sense,...
