How often do students think about how others perceive them compared to just learning? Students often spend their attention on how they are perceived by others at school, rather than just learning. They worry about their appearance, popularity, feeling judged about what they say or do, and are just constantly aware of what they look […]
Why do we feel so drawn to the ocean? I recently read in a European climate article that a wild sea is said to “stimulate the spirits, bringing strength, vitality, and opportunities to release anger. At the same time, a calm sea untangles a busy and overstimulated mind. It also encourages rest and helps soothe […]
On a typical school morning, a student finds herself unsatisfied with the brunch options. On Fridays, she chooses to have a burrito for brunch but is nauseated with the filling of egg, cheese, and potatoes. “They don’t consider that some vegetarians don’t eat eggs,” she says. “And sometimes on days when I’m looking forward to […]