Recently, I have read varying articles denoting the difference between self-compassion and self-confidence. In my mindfulness practice, I’ve noticed that many students dislike who they are, are tough on themselves, and subsequently suffer the consequences of self-loathing, competitiveness with peers,  and sometimes in extreme cases struggle with eating disorders because they are not good enough.  While […]

http://goop.com/why-yoga-is-changing-schools/?sf11935190=1   Recently, several articles have been written about the profound impact of mindfulness in educational settings. One article, in particular. that resonated with me examined the prevalence of mental health challenges in an adolescent setting. As a high school teacher, I am sensitive to the inherent challenges of being teenager. From balancing AP classes to after […]