![]() ![]() It is more important than ever to teach ourselves and our children how to concentrate, so that we’ll become aware when we’ve lost focus and be able to maintain our attention for longer periods of time.” Non-doing, a crucial skill in these distracted times. Mindfulness, she says, is “the conscious awareness of our current thoughts, feelings, and surroundings – and accepting this awareness with openness and curiosity in a non-judgmental way. ![]() As Goldie says, “What I do know is that MindUP works for children, so its principles can work for parents too.” I would extend that to all adults, including those who don’t have kids. She explains this whole concept in her new book, “ 10 Mindful Minutes,” which I highly recommend. Engage in practical problem-solving and critical thinking.ĭoes this sound like a program that should be limited to children?.Discover the importance of generosity and a sense of social responsibility.Learn perspective and how to view differing results.Consider the differences between optimism and pessimism.Practice mindful sensing – exploring sight, taste, smell, hearing and motion.Take daily “brain breaks” and focus on breathing.Learn how their brains react to emotions.The result is young people who are living smarter, healthier and happier lives.Īmong the lessons that enhance learning, children are encouraged to: The evidence-based program, which is now taught in schools across five continents, combines neuroscience, positive psychology, and social and emotional learning, in tandem with mindfulness. Her foundation has developed a school curriculum, MindUP, which teaches children vital social and emotional skills that empower them to manage and reduce their own stress, helping them to be happy. She was thought-provoking, content-rich and hilarious. The more I heard, the more I realized that this foundation may be Goldie’s best work yet!Īfter her acceptance speech I was lucky enough to interview her for nearly a half hour about her fascinating projects. I was less familiar with her work at the Hawn Foundation, which Goldie established to support research into developing ways of helping children become healthy and eager learners. Hawn as an Academy Award winning actress, producer and director. This year’s Lifetime Achievement honoree was Goldie Hawn, a perfect choice.I’ve long admired Ms. ![]() The foundation honors three people each year for their contributions to the welfare of women and children. Unless that call is from the Arizona Foundation for Women, a remarkable organization that helps women overcome obstacles, find safe sanctuary, job training and employment and to empower them to say, “Yes I can!”Of course, I was delighted to answer the call to act as emcee at the AFW’s annual Sandra Day O’Connor Luncheon, which was a sold-out event for nearly 900 guests. When the phone rings, and the caller is asking for a couple hours of your time to help with a worthy cause, you have two obvious responses: yes or no. ![]()
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