Calm is Contagious

As we enter week 4 of remote learning we are all starting to find our rhythm in the daily timetables of the children's learning, our own work schedules and the daily going on in our families. That doesn’t mean every day is always going to run smoothly, and things can go wrong, technology can fail at any point, someone can spill a drink over their workbook, accidently delete the work they were trying to upload. Taking breaks during the day is helpful for everyone, time to catch our breath and do some mindfulness activities to help release any stress or tension.

It’s important that we learn to deal with the frustrations that present themselves in a calm way. Keeping calm is contagious, if our kids see us staying calm then they learn that it’s okay when things go wrong. They learn to problem solve, redirect and move on building self efficacy.

Daily Mindfulness suggestions: 

• Meditation: Taking “quiet time” at the start of the day.
• Reading something relaxing “that takes you away from the ‘To Do’ list
• Go for a walk and tune in to the sounds of nature
• Remembering mantras to encourage mindfulness, like “no hurry, no rush.”
• Positive self-talk that grounds the present moment
• Listen to a meditation activity on Smiling Minds

We need to remind ourselves, that we are all doing our best in this difficult time and we need to celebrate our accomplishments, however small they may be. Make time at the end of the day as a family to reflect on what went well.  

In the words of St Mary of the Cross, “Be calm and full of Hope” 

Keep smiling,

Maree