The wonders of touch
Touch is one of the first languages we learn, and one of the first ways we come to recognise love. So why do so many adults end up with far less of it than they want, and what does it take to reach back?
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Permission to pause
In challenging situations, difficult thoughts and feelings arise, overwhelm and often disrupt. When this happens, we tend to be caught up or get “hooked” by these thoughts and feelings.
Dertig sekondes tussen twee klasse
Jy hoef nie 'n oefensessie of 'n stil kamer te hê om jou senuweestelsel te kalmeer nie. Dertig sekondes tussen twee klasse is genoeg.
Build the person. The performance follows.
Think about your favourite teacher. Now try to remember what they actually taught you in class. Most people can't. But ask about the teacher, and you remember exactly how they made you feel.
You can't think your way out of a felt reaction
I replayed the moment on a loop, built my case, and wrote the comeback I never said out loud. Two days later my mind was still spinning and my body hadn't moved an inch. Here is what got me unstuck.
Have something that helps teachers breathe?
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