Generation Wellness Announcements, Resources, and Spotlights
Equipping students + staff with the tools to thrive in school + in life. We are the generation of wellness.
[TED TALK] The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise
QUOTABLE: "Movement is the most transformative thing we can do for our brains." - Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D.
Listen to this inspiring talk from Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscience professor who truly understands the powerful effects of physical activity. She talks about why exercise is the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain. This TED Talk has gone viral, for a very well understood reason. Bringing exercise in your life will not only give you a happier, more protective life today, but it will protect your brain from incurable diseases. And in this way, it will change the trajectory of your life for the better.
Source: https://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_suzuki_the_brain_changing_benefits_of_exercise?language=en#t-2418
Want More Student Engagement + Focus? Do this Simple Practice!
We've got a simple practice for you that will increase student engagement, focus, and the overall learning experience! Are you ready for it? Drum roll please....
Get up and move!
Simple, but profound.
The science is clear: In order for students to learn, they need to be able to pay attention. In order to pay attention, we need to let students move.
Brain breaks re-energize the brain, so that more learning and retention can occur. According to Wendy Suzuky, "Movement is the most transformative thing we can do for our brains." Let's examine the reasons why according to research.
Benefits of Brain Breaks:
- Increase focus
- Increase productivity
- Improve student problem solving
- Improve cognitive skills
- Decrease stress
- Reduces disruptive behavior
- Promote physical fitness
- Improve mood
- Improve short-term memory
- Improve long-term memory
What We Can Do (Simple Action Steps):
- Research shows that more learning occurs when taught in smaller chunks of time with many short breaks,...
HI, I'm Lyndsay!
Thanks for stopping by today. As a former teacher and school counselor, here's one thing I know for sure:
When we shift our focus to teaching life skills and practicing wellness daily, we will notice that test scores improve, students/staff thrive, and communities change.
Creating a "generation of wellness" is possible. It takes consistent action and community.
We know it takes a village, which is why we've created this community. We are here to support you and your school in your journey from surviving to thriving.
Less stress and more success starts now!
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