Almost nobody ever keeps them. The upshot is that, in addition to failing to do what they set out to do, they feel guilty, and beat themselves up for being a failure. What a way to start the year! Why don’t we keep New Year Resolutions? Perhaps...
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Pupils thrive under mindfulness It was reported in the Observer last week that more and more schools have recognised the value of Mindfulness Meditation and have given it a regular place in their school. What brilliant news! One primary school in...
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Not everyone would want to be the Pooh Queen! I understand that it might not be everybody’s dream but recently I was absolutely delighted when a child called me the Pooh Queen. Over the years I’ve often been called the Pooh Lady but now I’m very...
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Starting ‘big’ school can be really stressful Starting school for the first time can be such a stressful time for both you and your child. Looking at their woebegone tear-stained face as they cling on to you when you leave them at the...
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People may be taking advantage of your good nature But perhaps you are letting them do it! Maybe you are too ready to say ‘yes’ when people ask you to do something even when it isn’t what you want. Or even when it is really inconvenient. You may...
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Shall I? Shan’t I? It goes round and round in your mind, constantly occupying space and time that would be far better used for something more worthwhile. Same old thing. Same old arguments! Don’t underestimate the stress of indecision It can...
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Why do I say this? For many reasons, not the least is the feedback I get from the children themselves and also from their parents who tell me about the amazing positive changes they observe! Listen to these children Louis and Maya who sent me...
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Apparently we have a gratitude circuit in the brain Alex Corb, neuroscientist and author of ‘The Upward Spiral’, claims that we have a gratitude circuit in our brains that, when we activate it, improves our mood and our health. Studies suggest...
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