Takeaways

• Mindfulness and emotional intelligence are essential in education to support the well-being of both students and educators.
• Establishing a noble goal and understanding one’s why can help educators stay connected to their purpose and navigate challenges.
• Taking the time to pause, reflect on emotions, and choose self-care strategies can help educators manage stress and prevent burnout.
• Providing space for vulnerability and self-care in the education system is crucial for the overall well-being of educators and students. Educators need to prioritize their own well-being and practice self-awareness and self-care.
• The KCG framework (Know Yourself, Choose Yourself, Give Yourself) can help educators navigate difficult situations and manage their emotions.
• Emotions are data and should be acknowledged and understood.
• Education should focus on the whole child and provide educators with the tools and support they need.
• Showing up for others and spreading love can have a profound impact on individuals and communities.

Sound Bites

• “Mindfulness and emotional intelligence are essential in education.”
• “Establishing a noble goal and understanding one’s why can help educators stay connected to their purpose.”
• “Taking the time to pause, reflect on emotions, and choose self-care strategies can help educators manage stress and prevent burnout.”
• “Emotions that are in your body for like six seconds.”\”KCG: Know Yourself, Choose Yourself, Give Yourself”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
10:30 The Work of Challenge to Change
23:07 Creating Space for Self-Reflection
27:40 Challenges of Bringing Mindfulness Practices into Schools
29:36 The Importance of Emotions in Education
33:55 Managing Emotions in Challenging Situations
38:14 Bringing Emotional Intelligence into the Classroom
44:48 Creating a Culture of Empathy and Understanding

Resources

• Challenge To Change
• Guided Mindfulness
• Six Seconds
• Jordan Turner Bio
• KCG. Know Choose Give