February flew by and for as short as it was, it was packed. I am sorry that I missed posting last month. I will make it a personal goal to post more this month.
I want to share with you something that I shared with the staff this week.
The idea of packing your mindfulness parachute.
Opening our minds to the practice of mindfulness can be as life saving as opening a parachute.
Our minds, emotions, and bodies need the safety of a well packed parachute and a working ripcord.
What does it mean to pack your mindfulness parachute? It's really easy.
-Pick a specific reoccurring time each day and set it aside for mindfulness.
-Create a space that is calm, quiet, and allows for focus on mindfulness.
-Journal your journey. Follow up with yourself before and after mindfulness and track your progress.
-Have others check in with you on the progress. A second set of eyes can give a new perspective.
-Keep at it.
This month we are having a classroom mindfulness challenge. We are asking teachers to utilize Inner Explorer daily to help build a routine of mindfulness. You too can use the program at home. There is a free app called Inner Explorer @ Home
Good luck and let me know how the journey begins and keeps going.
