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Christmas Mindfulness Challenge

On Twitter recently, I ran across a tweet with a link to a "Christmas Mindfulness Challenge".  What a brilliant idea!  Upon looking at the website (linked here), I noticed that the challenge is from last year.  Every day in December of 2016, @Ed_Tmprince posted a challenge for mindfulness.


I love this idea because at this time of year, educators can get so stressed out with bringing things to a close before the much anticipated Christmas holiday/break.  Tammie's challenge reminds us to just chill out and focus on what matters in life.

She reminds us, literally, to breathe.  Instead of getting frustrated because little Johnny's parents forgot to email you that he was leaving school a week before holidays, and they want all of his homework NOW, the Christmas mindfulness challenge will ask you to take a moment for peace of mind.
I also love that Tammie challenges us to do something for ourselves.  I did just that recently when I was Christmas shopping with my daughter, I picked up a cookbook I was wanting to purchase.  I have also recently mentioned to my husband that we should have "reading Wednesdays" as a designated day to just read and not pick up a device before bed.

I love Tammie's challenges, and I also love that her website has so many other pages about mindfulness.  Mindfulness is wellness.  Be well during the Christmas season educators!

#BeWellEDU


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  1. Ed_TMPrince29 November 2017 at 22:57

    I am very pleased to read your post. Developing Mindfulness in ourselves and our children is a lifelong gift. Thank you.

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    1. BeWellEDU4 December 2017 at 18:13

      Thanks for reading it and checking out the website! Please share with your colleagues! If you are interested in guest blogging on my site, I would be so pleased!

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