Reflecting on past challenges, Dr. Chopra said, gives you evidence of your own resilience, while also strengthening ...

Being present with oneself, in the moment, being mindful, mentalizing—all of these constructs point toward a crucial recognition of one’s own experience which takes place over and over again on very ...

1. What's a skill or goal you've worked on that has proved valuable, even though you haven't stuck with it consistently? It's easy to berate ourselves for not sticking with skills/goals perfectly or ...

Baruti K. Kafele agreed to answer a few questions about his new book, The Teacher 50: Critical Questions For Inspiring Classroom Excellence. LF: In the book, you list fifty questions that teachers ...

Sometimes, being asked the right question at the right moment is a powerful motivator. Case in point: My dad said to me at college graduation, “We know what you can do. But who are you going to be?” ...

This week’s question is: How can we incorporate reflection in the classroom? I always feel so guilty when my students are quietly reflecting. As if the mere act of having students think to themselves ...

At the start of every appointment, my therapist asks, “What’s on your agenda?” I’ve been seeing the same therapist for about eight years, so there’s been plenty of time to develop a routine. I treat ...