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Understanding and managing emotions

Finding balance and reducing stress

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Fostering resilience and growth mindset

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Helping youth begin to connect with purpose and their passion

 

National mindfulness and growth mindset videos 

 

Jon Kabat-Zinn discusses what mindfulness and meditation are really about: presence of heart. This was part of a talk put on by UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. http://greatergood.berkeley.edu

 

Watch, learn and connect: https://stanfordconnects.stanford.edu/ Should you tell your kids they are smart or talented? Professor Carol Dweck answers this question and more, as she talks about her groundbreaking work on developing mindsets. She emphasizes the power of "yet" in helping students succeed in and out of the classroom.

The inspiration for "Just Breathe" first came about a little over a year ago when I overheard my then 5-year-old son talking with his friend about how emotions affect different regions of the brain, and how to calm down by taking deep breaths - all things they were beginning to learn in Kindergarten at their new school, Citizens of the World Charter School, in Mar Vista, CA.

Learn to develop a growth mindset in this animated book summary of Mindset: The Psychology of Success - How You Can Fulfil Your Potential by Carol Dweck. Video by OnePercentBetter.

Daily dose of inspiration

What makes you happy? Have you ever wondered why? Join us as we take an experimental approach on what makes people happier. Behind the Scenes of the episode! http://youtu.be/ufmxRozpxNA Watch The Science of Happiness - Episode 2 here! http://youtu.be/ApoYwEeDNrc Check out the study here!

We all need a little encouragement every now and then. Kid President, knowing this, has put together a video you can play each morning as you wake up or to share with your friend who needs a kick in the right direction. Take a moment and spread some encouragement.

 

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