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Formula for success when in an uncomfortable situation

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Formula for success when in an uncomfortable situation

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1. Identify what stimuli influenced your strong emotional reaction (could be verbal or non verbal).
2. Identify the emotions you are experiencing.
3. Use I statements to explain what it was that influenced your emotions and what they are.
4. Choose from the following options:
- Check to see if your perception matches the reality of the situation.
-State your desired outcomes.
-Share your opinion (carefully).

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When talking with students, parents or colleagues- if you have a negative response:

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When talking with students, parents or colleagues- if you have a negative response:

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1. Provide relevant information
2. Ask questions
3. Be truthful and polite
4. Speak in a way that is devoid of judgement
5. Speak more slowly and lower your volume.
6. Maintain eye contact.
7. Reword the point of contention, with phrases such as, "So what you are saying is...."
8. If the discussion is too difficult, simply end it by saying, " I don't we can finish this conversation today. Let's schedule a meeting for another day when we both have some time to think."

D. Huston p.105 (1-4)

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Do you feel you emotions? Monitor yourself to convey what you really mean.

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Do you feel you emotions? Monitor yourself to convey what you really mean.

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1. Do you have:

2. Increased heat rate

3. Shortness of breath

4. Holding of breath

5. Heavy breathing

6. Sweating

7. Clenched muscles

8. Stiff shoulders

9. Red cheeks

10. Changes in skin temperature

11. Pressure in ones head

D. Huston p. 87

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surrender to the present."
Noah Levine (2003)

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1. Denial- discounting another's perception and experience
2. Interrogation: How could you? "I told you so. I told you not.."
3. Questions that pull the speaker away from his or her original intent. Make sure you are cognizant of the other person's agenda as you talk.
4. Advice giving: Some times people just need you to listen.
5. Imposing unwanted/unneeded opinions that make you seem like you are a deeper thinker and more knowledgeable than the person giving the advice.

D. Huston p.75

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Keep your face in the sunshine and you cannot see the darkness.

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Keep your face in the sunshine and you cannot see the darkness.

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As we engage with others, it is really important to utilize our "database of communication concepts."

Think about:

1. Conversation Skills

2. Listening Skills

3. Listening problems

4. Nonverbal communication

5. Filtering messages

6. Assertive, aggressive, and passive behavior

D. Huston p. 20-21

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by Catharine Hannay, founder of MindfulTeachers.org

Here are a variety of useful activities and resources for practicing and teaching:

mindfulness and meditation,

kindness and compassion,

generosity and gratitude,

social responsibility, and

social-emotional skills.

I've gotten a lot of requests to use the activities in various contexts, and I've found some of this content copied onto other sites without permission. Please link to these resources; please do not copy them to your own site.

If you're looking for different types of mindfulness activities and complementary practices:

If you're looking for particular types of teaching resources for mindfulness and values-based teaching:

If you're interested in best practices in teaching mindfulness:

If you're looking for a variety of different perspectives on mindfulness:

If you found these resources useful, you might also be interested in theSelf-Care Resources for educators and other helping professionals.

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Resources for Practicing and Teaching Mindfulness - Mindful Teachers

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by Catharine Hannay, founder of MindfulTeachers.org Here are a variety of useful activities and resources for practicing and teaching: mindfulness and meditation, kindness and compassion, generosity and gratitude, social responsibility, and social-emotional skills. I've gotten a lot of requests to use the activities in various contexts, and I've found some of this content copied onto other sites without permission.

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In this post, we are going to talk about another tool that I use every day to become a better person, I'm talking about podcasts.

I have a confession to make, I am a podcast addict!

Indeed, I listen to soooo many of them. Some about business, marketing, photography, writing, minimalism, personal development and more! Right now, I have 27 podcasts in rotation on my phone!

Podcasts are an awesome way, to take advantage of your commute time or also when you are working on easy tasks on your computer. I think I have a constant need to learn and become a better person. Do you feel the same?

So I am going to share with you the best personal development podcasts I am currently listening to!

The Lavendaire Lifestyle

This is my newest favorite podcast. I usually listen to it in the morning when there is no traffic since every episode is about 20 minutes.

In The Lavendaire Lifestyle, YouTuber Aileen shares tips and talks about personal growth and how to create the life you want.

I love her soft voice and how I can relate to what she says.

Go here to listen to her podcast.

The Minimalists Podcast

The Minimalists Podcast is the one I listen to when there is traffic. It starts with a song named Every Little Thing, that I usually sing in my car:

For your information, I sing all the time in my car. One time someone thought I was mad at them and gave me the finger while I was just singing haha.

Anyway, it starts and ends with a really catchy song. Every episode has a thematic about minimalism and Josh and Ryan respond to listeners questions.

I love this podcast because it gives me the strength to declutter my life. Not only with objects but also toxic relationships. It also helped me to be more conscious of my actions and feeling less pressured with social expectations. They always share really good advice about life in general! And at the end of each episode, listeners add more tips related to earlier episodes.

If you want to know more about minimalism you should also check out their books:

They also filmed Minimalism: a Documentary About the Important Things where they talk with people living a minimalist lifestyle and how it changed them. You can watch it on Amazon Video here*.

Head over to their website here to start listening to The Minimalists Podcast!

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin is the New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before.

In this podcast, she talks with her sister Elizabeth Craft about tips and tricks to get a happy life.

Every episode starts with a "try this at home" tip, followed by a personal development insight, then a listener question and it ends with their weekly gold star and demerit.

In Happier with Gretchen Rubin, you will find easy feasible tricks to add in your life.

Head over here to start listening to Happier with Gretchen Rubin.

The Mindful Kind

In The Mindful Kind, Rachael Kable shows how to implement mindfulness in your everyday life with subjects like confidence, productivity, stress, and more.

What I like about this podcast is how she shares personal experience and actionable items!

Her voice is also soothing with a cute Australian accent, so I feel more relaxed when I listen to the podcast.

So if you want to learn how to be more mindful of your everyday life, click here.

Tiny Leaps Big Changes

Are you looking for quick and easy steps to make your life better? Tiny Leaps Big Changes is for you.

In Tiny Leaps Big Changes, Gregg talks about a variety of topics like stress, career, money, mindfulness, lifestyle, and more.

What I really like about this podcast is that Gregg refers to scientific studies to explain how things work and what we need to do to become who we want to be.

Click here to start listening to Tiny Leaps Big Changes.

Optimal Living Daily

Optimal Living Daily is a podcast published every day by Justin Malik.

In this Optimal Living Daily, he reads popular blog articles that will help you optimize your life! From minimalism and meditation to productivity and money.

I love this Optimal Living Daily because it allows me to discover amazing bloggers like The Minimalists and it's a way to easily access the best personal development content in one place. Plus, don't tell anybody but I have a huge queue of articles to read on Pocket so listening to them would make it easier ...

So start your day on a positive note by listing to Optimal Living Daily here.

10% Happier

10% Happier is hosted by ABC News anchor Dan Harris* who also became a New York Times Bestseller author with his book 10% Happier.

In this podcast, Dan Harris interviews people about how they practice meditation in their life. His first guest no other than the Dalai Lama! It's full of useful information and will inspire you to start meditating more.

Click here and start listening to Dan Harris and his guests.

The Mindful Memo

The Mindful Memo is a brand new podcast. So new that there are only 4 episodes by the time I am writing this article.

I'm going to be honest and let you know that I haven't listened to it yet but I can't wait to start!

Jordanna talks about interesting subjects like minimalism and personal development. Plus,I already follow her blog. She posts so many good tips and life advice that I often share them on my Pinterest boards.

Find out more about The Mindful Memo by clicking here!

Further Reading

Over To You

What podcasts do you recommend? Share them with us in the comments below!

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THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO. In this post, we are going to talk about another tool that I use every day to become a better person, I'm talking about podcasts. I have a confession to make, I am a podcast addict!

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The more one meditates, the mo re one activates the dorsal medial frontal cortex in order to bring attention back to the focus of the meditation (D. Huston p.27 on Brefczyniski and Lewis, 2007)

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We've selected these apps based on their quality, user reviews, and overall reliability as a source of support for people who want to get their "om" on If you want to nominate an app for this list, email us at nominations@healthline.com
Whether you prefer deep breathing or guided imagery to help relax your mind, meditation can have significant benefits on your mental and physical health.

Research even suggests that it can improve the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia, as well as reduce blood pressure. But for some of us, it can feel hard to find the time or energy to take a class. These apps make it easy and possible to do it anywhere.

In today's high-tech world, there are many apps that blend helpful technology with meditation techniques. We've rounded up the best apps for iPhone and Android for deep breathing, guided meditation, and finding your Zen.

iPhone rating: ★★★★★

Android rating: ★★★★★

Price: Free with trial

Get out of your head or more into it with Headspace, a meditation app that's ideal for people just starting a meditation routine. Its free trial includes 10 exercises geared toward beginners that can help you learn more about meditation as well as applying it to your life. Check out the personalized progress page, reward system for continued practice, and buddy system that lets users connect with others to stay on track. The vibrant animations add a cute, light-hearted touch to help you understand meditation. More features are available as part of a premium subscription.

iPhone rating: ★★★★✩

Android rating: ★★★★✩

Price: $4.99 for iPhone, $1.99 for Android

Serious about maintaining a beneficial meditation practice? Want to avoid an annual subscription? Buddhify gives users access to more than 11 hours of custom meditation programs. Each practice is geared toward different aspects of your life, such as meditation to help you sleep or take a break from work. Want to know how well you're doing with meditation? The check-in system allows users to evaluate their progress over time.

iPhone rating: ★★★★★

Android rating: ★★★★★

Price: Free

Check out more than 4,500 free guided meditations from over 1,000 meditation practitioners with this app. It also gives you access to 750 meditation music tracks. Customize your meditation using the background sounds and meditation tool intervals to create a unique experience that works best for you. To listen offline, you can also purchase a monthly subscription.

iPhone rating: ★★★★★

Price: $1.99

Meditation Timer Pro is a simple app with a practical user interface free from bells and whistles. It features exercises to help you enhance your meditation practice. Create a specialized app with the chimes and other sounds you like, or stick with the factory settings. It also allows you to keep track of your progress.

iPhone rating: ★★★★✩

Price: Free

The goal of Sattva is to motivate you to meditate every day. There are a slew of features and preloaded exercises including timers and chants. Plus, you can check your heart rate via the app and participate in challenges. One aspect that sets this app apart is the extensive information on how meditation can benefit overall well-being. For even more features, they also have subscriptions available to buy.

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In today's high-tech world, it can be challenging to silence the distractions and find peace of mind. But believe it or not, your smartphone can actually be a great resource for mindfulness and meditation. Here are the best iPhone and Android apps for deep breathing, guided mediation, and finding your inner peace.

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Mindfulness starts with a self inventory. 

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Mindfulness starts with a self inventory. 

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Hints for practicing self care. What do you need?

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Mindfulness communication is a 3 step process:

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Mindfulness communication is a 3 step process:

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1. "See the world as a clean slate: Mindfulness can help us see each moment in our lives as completely new; making us more alert and more aware of external and internal factors."

2. "Notice communication concepts: The communication concepts themselves are internal and external influences, which mindfulness can help us become aware of, that impact how we communicate."

3. " Use the awareness to communicate effectively: The application of the awareness mentioned above can take on an infinite number of forms, including listening well, expressing oneself honestly and productively, or behaving assertively..."

D. Huston p.20

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Mindul communication is the rekindling and deepening of our ability to know ourselves and our inner voices.

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Mindul communication is the rekindling and deepening of our ability to know ourselves and our inner voices.

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Mindful communication to me is the development of our understanding of how to connect and relate with others.

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Mindful communication to me is the development of our understanding of how to connect and relate with others.

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As an educator there are many obstacles that get in our way. Sometimes all we can do is to be as powerful as we can in the moment. Hoping that we say or do the right thing with the child's, the parent's, a colleagues, heart in our hands.

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As an educator there are many obstacles that get in our way. Sometimes all we can do is to be as powerful as we can in the moment. Hoping that we say or do the right thing with the child's, the parent's, a colleagues, heart in our hands.

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The problem can be mustering the courage, the energy, the fortitude to understand what can truly make a difference for someone else.