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Being present means fully engaging with and experiencing the current moment without being distracted by thoughts about the past or future.  Easier said than done in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, where being present often requires a conscious effort as many things vie for our attention. In fact, as I sit here, attempting to focus on…

As we approach the winter break and the end of the fall term, it’s important to recognize the immense effort you’ve put into your students, classrooms, and campuses. As former and current educators, the Thriving YOUniversity Team truly understands the relentless pace of the school year and the need for educators to recharge and reflect….

In our fast-paced world, the importance of cultivating gratitude is often overlooked. It sometimes feels like extra “fluff” that isn’t worth spending a lot of time, especially in the classroom when we have so many other demands on our time.  However, integrating a daily gratitude practice into the classroom routine can profoundly affect educators and…

Educators, we know you’re all about creating a school environment where students can grow and succeed academically and personally. We also know that you have a lot on your plate – and you want to be able to focus more on teaching academic content rather than playing the role of behavior manager.  We get it,…

In a recent professional learning session, we asked participants to describe in 1-2 words how they would measure the success of a child they know– a student, their own child, a niece or nephew, a neighbor or friend’s child– at age 25. The responses came back “loving,” “happy,” “kind,” “compassionate,” “resilient,” “emotionally connected,” and so…