School, it is so uncomfortable to be the learner... research shows us to use the phrase, "NOT YET"
Mary Rensel 
Likely if you are a parent of young children there is a mix of emotions. My kids are headed to college and grad school this fall too! Lots of feels
Back to school!
What emotion does school bring up for you?
Likely if you are a parent of young children there is a mix of emotions. My kids are headed to college and grad school this fall too! We have lots of students in our family. I have mixed feelings, it means they are leaving the home or are moving on from our more relaxed summer pace. It also means they will have new challenges, this is both exciting and scary for me as a Mom! I am super proud of all my kiddos and actually am so grateful they have the opportunity to learn and serve their communities with their skills.
School means lots of learning and uncomfortable new things like schedules, teachers and fellow students. One thing that I don’t hear enough of is the fact that learners will have lots of emotions and some may be negative as they learn. As adults we also need to remain learners, we need to feel that vulnerability and uncertainty when we are not the experts at something, it does not feel good. The great news is researchers have figured out the importance of the growth mindset, believing we can continue to learn and flourish. Many studies showed the importance of the teacher believing the kids were “gifted” or exceptional. The attitude of the teacher matters for the level of the learner. Our emotions are contagious, we share enthusiasm and or hope that we can continue to learn and grow. A great book that reinforces this is Growth Mindset by Carol Dwek, I highly recommend reading the inspirational tales of the power of learning, encouragement and belief that we can progress, we are not STUCK! She reminds us to use the phrase "NOT YET", we are learners, we are building our skills, we are not there yet. We need to listen, support and encourage our learners as well as take care of ourselves as the support person.
Our brains are the whole reason we can even be learners and supporters. Let’s acknowledge that the brain is already super busy managing the whole body. We need to give it extra support when we are learners and supporters. Please see my list of tips for the new school year, please let me know your favorite!
Have patience with your learners and your brain when you demand that it learns something new.
You got this!
I believe in you!
The Top 5 Ways to Avoid Exhaustion for the New School Year!
Your brain is your superpower and it is already busy managing your whole body, give it support each day!
Don’t waste your precious time on things that are not important to you, say no thanks when needed. No is a sentence.
Envision your success with your current school year or your project, see it in your “mind’s eye. Then imagine the barriers. Then have a good night's sleep and let your brain figure out how to get around the barriers. You got this!
Brains are made to get more efficient, try new tactics or ways to get things done, adjust as needed. Acknowledge there will be feelings with change, see them and let them pass.
Hang around folks with positive habits, these are “contagious”. ( this is a “lazy” way to get more positive!)
Bonus- Know the brain needs more blood flow after 30 minutes of sitting, get up and march or walk every 30 minutes while working on a project.
Double bonus- know why you want to accomplish your school goals, if you know the meaning or value behind them and it is important to you, you are way more likely to accomplish the goals!
Enjoy the tips!
I am Dr. Mary, Founder of Brain Fresh ™ llc, I help busy teams unlock their creativity and confidence with a simple brain focused framework, that can be put into action today, for more focus, productivity and free time to be YOU!
PS- Love these school tips yet want 5 more to help you and your family in their learning? Click here for 10 tips for the learner and those that support and encourage their students!
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Talk soon- Mary
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