Outlook – The Third Pillar of Wellbeing
This week we focus on the third pillar of wellbeing: outlook. Do you feel appreciative and gratified? Or are you more of a dissatisfied cynic? Do you see the good in others, or only how they are not up to your standards? According to Dr. Rick Hanson, author of Hardwiring Happiness, our brain is like Teflon […]
A Classroom Built on Wellbeing Is a Classroom Set for Success
Wellbeing is a word that is often used in schools, but without putting the concept into practice, wellbeing is just that: a word. Building a classroom on basic principles of wellbeing can set both teacher and students up for lifelong learning, successful relationships, engagement, academic development and enhanced social skills. Wellbeing is a sense of […]
Focused Attention and It’s Effect on Wellbeing
Psychologists have identified differing types of attention that help us to process information. They are generally known as Alternating Attention, Divided Attention, Selected Attention and Focused Attention. Understanding the types of attention we use for cognition is important so we can better control it, thus improving our wellbeing and outlook, reducing our stress levels and […]
How students education is like riding an elephant
As teachers and facilitators of learning, we have an embedded curriculum. We are trained to teach and enhance the wellbeing of each student within our care, regardless of age, ability, background or individual needs. We lead by example and model wellbeing, and strategies for coping and achieving. But, is wellbeing a trainable skill? In Jonathan […]
5 Ways the Physical Education Curriculum Improves Wellbeing
Wellbeing in schools can be achieved in many ways. The mindfulness and wellbeing of students should always be at the centre of classroom teaching and within the hidden curriculum, but in terms of pedagogy, wellbeing can be incorporated in lesson plans and individual tasks. It is widely known that physical activity contributes positively to wellbeing, […]
Why Mindfulness and Wellbeing in the School Curriculum is a Sure-Fire Way to Ensure Student Success
Mindfulness is the state of being aware and present, improving focus and concentration, and thus enhancing wellbeing. The Australian Curriculum has responded to demands to promote wellbeing in schools for healthier, more mindful children and this is an excellent way to nurture students who will be resilient, focused, self-aware individuals. While teachers have always embedded […]
Social Emotional Learning in Children: Best Practice to Ensure Wellbeing
Children learn so much in their formative years, and parents and teachers have much to consider when influencing the growth of the young people in their care. Enhancing a child’s social and emotional learning (SEL), to ensure their wellbeing is prioritised, is a step in the right direction to promote resilience, independence and future success. […]
5 Tips For Choosing A Wellbeing Program That Works For You
There are many fantastic wellbeing programs in schools and in the broader community, that can help teachers and students to de-stress, become more self-aware and promote the creation of a positive environment. It’s important to choose a program that suits your school community, and allows you to get the best out of the experience. There […]
Investing in Professional Development: How Wellbeing in School Staff Breeds Healthier Kids
A healthy environment promotes healthy interpersonal interactions and a more productive workplace. This is equally true for schools. When a teacher is resilient, confident and mindful, it models good behaviour for children and creates a positive environment. This is not to say teachers are entirely responsible for a child’s outlook or behaviour. However, by showing […]
4 Stress Busting Tips for Teachers
With the start of Term 1 underway, some of you may already be feeling anxious about what’s upcoming for the year, and how this busy workload might impact your wellbeing and happiness. It can be easy to get caught up in the rat race – the overwhelm of the endless things to do at work […]