The Mindful Educator
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The introverted extrovert educator sharing her stories of going through life. Let’s survive and thrive together!
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Embrace Your Solitude
Alone time may sound scary but, it is a chance to recharge. I am an introverted extrovert so, as much as I thrive in a social setting I embrace my alone time. During my time of solitude the world slows down and I do things I enjoy. Alone time gives you a chance to practice self-care. You have a chance to improve your mind and focus on your needs. To some, alone time can cause anxiety at first. Being by yourself with your thoughts can be intimidating but, it offers a space to combat your thoughts.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Longevity
What I Learned From My First Committed Relationship
I have been dating my current boyfriend for about 2 years now. He gets the privilege to be my first real relationship. Lucky him! For the record he doesn’t have that much experience over me, only having one real relationship before me. I have had my flirtations and dates but, nothing was ever serious. I never envisioned building a future with those boys.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Humans
Reasons Why I Workout
Our society has structured our thoughts about body image. Both men and women have these specific body types in their heads that make them feel attractive. For men, it’s the shredded muscle man. Men try to achieve that superhero look, such as Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth. Women try to achieve the slim yet toned athletic model look, such as GiGi Hadid. Women must obtain a muscular figure along with having a large bottom, flat stomach, and a thigh gap. In recent social movements though, body positivity has been the wave. Everyone’s bodies are different sizes, shapes, and metabolisms. It is unproductive to have everyone meet the same standard. I workout to be healthy, not look like a model.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Motivation
Being Body "Neutral" During The Pandemic
As the Corona Virus swept across that nation, businesses, schools, restaurants, and gyms closed their doors. When the lockdown first occurred we were told it would only last two weeks to slow down the spread. Once the virus would be under control it would be back to business as usual. Unfortunately, the world watched as daily death tolls were rising. Every two weeks, the government would add another two weeks to the lockdown. “Flatten the Curve” became the daily slogan of safety. We all began to realize that quarantine would be our “new normal” and the date of lockdown freedom was TBD. People would work from home which led to sitting for hours staring at a computer screen. The commute calorie burn was stagnant because everyone’s commute was from the bed to the couch.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Longevity
In A Tough World, Be Kind
It is no secret, our world today is full of chaos and fear. We are in the middle of a pandemic and social injustice movements. As a Social Studies teacher, I can tell you this is going to be a difficult chapter to get through in the 2040 textbook. When the country shut down in March, my school bulldozed right into Remote Learning. We had 3 days to get our curriculum together and off we went. We did not know how long remote learning would last and how to even give a lesson online. The emotional part was I never was able to truly say goodbye to my students. March 13th I said “Bye Guys! Have a good weekend and I’ll see you Monday!” Then I never saw them in person again.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Humans
How To Express Yourself In A Journal 101
As readers and writers, we find peace with words. Reading brings us calmness and writing inspires creativity. As humans, we experience a vast amount of emotions each day. At some points, it could become overwhelming and hard to express vocally. Some thoughts and emotions contain so much vulnerability we do not even want to say them out loud. As a Gemini, I love to talk, I can ramble about anything for at least 15 minutes! The minute you want me to talk about my feelings and be vulnerable I become as silent as a mime.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Journal
Is Higher Education Worth It?
The millennial generation that I am apart of, is feeling stuck. Most of this generation are in their 20’s and 30’s. At this point in our lives, we are supposed to have this “adulting” thing somewhat together such as having a career and buying a home. A good portion of us though are at a crossroads in life decision-making. Many of us millennials are trying to move out into an apartment or house of our own but simply cannot afford it. Now, there is a multitude of factors causing this roadblock but, a major setback is paying off student loans. Other circumstances may include more financial habits of not saving, budgeting, or investing. Another cause could be income from the current job cannot support that lifestyle change of moving out.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Education
I Choose Joy For My Grandpa
As a society, we are curious about habits that lead to a long and healthy life. For that information, we seek out our elders. Now, many grandparents will advise on that topic but, my grandpa Billy was different. He did not tell me how to live a long and happy life, he showed me. For the 26 years that he blessed my life, he always has a smile on his face. People noted there were two things Grandpa Billy always had on him, his Korean War Veteran hat and a big smile.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Families
Dear Women Who are “Too Loud” and “Too Much”
So, here is some Gender Studies 101. Throughout the history of the world, the majority of cultures around the world treated women as second class citizens. The woman’s purpose was in the home and caring for the children. All women should know these skills, the 3 C’s, cook, clean, care for children. A woman should also be submissive and quiet. The saying goes “A good wife is a quiet one.” Women should not have an opinion about politics, jobs, money, leadership, property, etc… A woman’s role was to know how to be attractive, household skills, a good wife, and a good mother.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Viva
Dear Ladies Who Struggle With Body Image
Throughout my 26 years on this earth, my most prominent enemy was the perception of body image. Whenever I would watch shows or movies, the female main character was tall and skinny. The photos I would see in magazines of “attractive women” were photos of women with big boobs and a toned stomach. My older sister fit those molds but, I did not. My sister would receive attention from boys and I would not. Growing up I was always the smart sister who was hysterical with a fun personality but, not the pretty one. Thinking about that now, I am proud of those traits. Growing up in my sister’s shadow though, put me in a dark place mentally.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Viva
A Letter To The Incoming Class of 2020
As August comes to a close, the directions for this new school year hang in the air. Both parents and teachers alike have their phones going off with the constant updates. One update contradicting another. Families are filling out multiple surveys seeking out answers about in-school instruction. Teachers are confused about the guidelines and parents are frustrated by the everchanging results. Frustration aside, I teach 7th and 8th grade Social Studies and I cannot control my excitement to meet my new students along with seeing the familiar faces from last year. Whether we have a blended learning model or a fully remote school year, it will be a "new normal" for everyone. Students are eager to go back to school. That eagerness is matched with an immense amount of fear. Yes, going back to the building is exciting but, shool will look different. So, to the new students here's a letter to help calm the emotions you may be feeling.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Education
