Cultivating self-appreciation is a transformative practice, especially when we feel that appreciation from the educational environment around us is lacking. Self-appreciation offers benefits that extend both within and beyond the classroom.

Ever wonder why you find yourself stuck in a loop of the same situations and patterns?

…this is the power of your thoughts…

Believe it or not, your thoughts impact more than your mind: they create your reality.

The success and impact of our impending transformation are grounded in the interconnected intersection of AI, Mindfulness, and Education. It is through blending the worlds in education, ensuring our society has AI Literacy and Mental Health Literacy through mindfulness-based SEL.

It is time as Heart-CenterED Changemakers to rise and be seen because, this time, we have the support of the Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH), the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

With the climate within schools spiraling, it is time to transform. We need confident, heart-centered changemakers in education who are courageous enough to take bold action. This is how The Butterfly Within™ can support you. Become The Butterfly Within™ the heart of education.

The Butterfly Within™ is shifting its purpose into transformational coaching in education.

“As this year begins to come to a close, think about what you wanted to achieve for this year. See if there are any steps forward you can take to move towards that goal within these last few weeks. Think about what sparks your fire and passion for the 365 days (both in and out of the classroom).”

“Appreciate this time as a reminder to pause and fill our hearts with gratitude. This is especially powerful if you are experiencing a tricky year and/or escalated behaviors. Gratitude allows us to recharge our spark and see the potential within and beyond the classroom.”

Take a peek inside my special education resource classroom for inspiration! See how you can create superhero learning spaces.

As I reflected on this day, I had some deep insights into our past, present, and future. We are still in our chrysalis stage, but we can see where were are on our journey. See the possibilities:

Reflecting on our world’s butterfly cycle:

On March 13, 2020, our world turned upside down and began to create our chrysalis. Moving into the transformation stage, there are two mindset choices...

“Don’t let your reality define your reality. Let your possibilities define it.”