Mindful Leader Coaching

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Finale Friday! To wrap up this week of spiritual self-care strategies, cherish your optimism and hope. Fill in the blank and post it where you will see it daily: One thing that gives me hope for the future is __________________. Special thanks to National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) for sharing this week's strategies in their Secondary Traumatic Stress toolkit! Comment "self-care" and I'll send you the full kit!

Today's spiritual self-care strategy is to memorialize and remember those who have died. Try writing a deceased loved on a short note, saying a brief prayer, creating a small drawing for them, or dedicating a song to that person. Create space to honor this relationship in your life even when the person is gone will help you keep the day's troubles in perspective and will feed your spirit. Who are you remembering today? How? Share in the comments!

Today's Wonderful Wednesday spiritual self-care strategy is to make time for meditation, prayer, or reflection. This can look as simple as setting a 3-minute timer, turning off the lights, sitting quietly and paying attention to your breath. You can also listen to a meditation on youtube if your mind needs a little corralling ;)

Today's spiritual self-care strategy is noticing non-tangible aspects of your life. Maybe you notice your neighbor's smile, the feeling of a hug, or a delicious smell. Other ideas to pay attention to: your feelings, yummy tastes, interesting textures, or funny jokes. What did you observe today? Share in the comments and inspire someone else!

You said spiritual self-care is hardest for you, so this week I'll share one tip each day to build this skill. Today, listen to an inspiring song! It could be a spiritual song from your favorite holiday, something you loved in childhood, or just something that makes you feel like dancing. This inspiring music lifts the heart and sets the spirit free. What's your inspirational song? Drop it in the chat below and I'll create a playlist for us :)

It's testing season! Here are some ideas to de-stress yourself, your staff and your kiddos: - Use an extra calm voice - Walk super slow - Give 3 compliments - Give 5 handshakes, high-fives and hugs! - Tell a joke What strategies do you use to diffuse testing anxiety in your schools? #testing #stressreduction #mindfulness #leadership

Mindful leadership means reflecting on how your own behaviors and policies you have had a hand in effect your colleagues. Thanks to Jeff Wetzler for codifying the Ask Approach to welcome feedback with open arms and hearts. So important, especially in industries like education, where turnover and burnout are at an all-time high. We can only fix what we know about, and we can only know if we ASK! Can't wait to read more and implement this soon! https://lnkd.in/ggNMk5AD

I invite you to consider the possibility that you are making a huge difference in the lives of others simply by SHOWING UP for them. By listening. By saying, "that sounds really hard" or "ohmigod congratulations!!" By offering a hug. Not by saving the rainforest. Not by chaining yourself to the Georgia capitol. Not even by turning around a failing school. Whew, that last one is hard for me?to admit! **sigh** ^^^This a snippet from my March newsletter!^^^ Subscribe here for more raw reflections to keep your own leader wellness front and center: https://lnkd.in/gTG7uc_4 #Mindfulness #Reflection #Leadership