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The National Center for Education asked 12th graders how meaningful their school education: In 1983, 40% said school was "often or always meaningful" In 2000, it was 28% Pre-Pandemic, it was down to 21% Covid-19 Student Surveys show that "Most students say they...

Of course you want to be happy, but surveys show more than 85% of those polled think something that happened has cost their happiness. The problem with that is, research shows us "happy people" are more productive, have higher academics & workplace success and save...

In 1938, Scientists at Harvard University began one of the most compelling studies in history and revealed the secret factor for a long and happy life. 80 years of data show quality (amount of joy) of relationships dictates our quality of life; not socioeconomics, not...

1. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory AND your Brain! A team of researchers at LKSOM found that Extra-Virgin Olive Oil "reduces brain inflammation, and most importantly activates a process known as autophagy...by which cells break down and clear out the intra...

Laughter...20 times daily (You have to count!) -Increases endorphins, T-cell antibodies (which fight infection), mood, aches (pain tolerance), cortisol and adrenaline drop! -It's a social glue for interpersonal communication

When taught in the SAME classroom, but focusing on Gender Differences: Boys made a 24.4% gain in reading and writing Girls made a 19% gain (3xs the gain of girls in other elementary districts) Special education students averaged a 50 point gain (7.5xs the average...

Listen to music: lower stress and increase energy Find someone who is willing to "play" for 45 minutes three times a week (if you don't know what this means, you really need to start this mission) Make, build, hammer, nail, paint or "bedazzle" something (it increases...

What is the fuel for our self-discipline? What kinds of strategies work best for Willpower, and why? Is Willpower learnable/teachable/measurable? What characteristics contribute to success? What happens to self-control over time? Find out at my next Live Seminar...

DRAGONFLY MENTAL HEALTH WEEKEND RETREAT-OCTOBER 25, 26, & 27, 2019 Dates:  Friday-Sunday, October 25, 26, & 27, 2019 Bring your family, your loved ones, or come alone to this Wellness Retreat which includes: Mindful awareness practice Music immersion as...

There are now 2 classes on Relationships: 5-15-150 (New methods of success, 2-credit) Relationships and the Brain (Intro 1 credit) Everyone in attendance gets this chapter FREE! This class means you can take 3 credits by this weekend: online and live = 3 (and 2...

This activity can create long-term structural changes in the brain, lower levels of suffering, pain, and stress reactivity, improve immune system, moderate depression and anxiety, accelerate healing, and improve interpersonal relationships and overall well-being! ...

Emphasis on increased test scores has resulted in more pressure on teachers to increase their student’s scores in math, reading and writing. The well-intentioned teacher/parent with math anxiety triggers the fear in their student and interferes with math learning and...

The National Center for Education asked 12th graders how meaningful their school education: In 1983, 40% said school was "often or always meaningful" In 2000, it was 28% Pre-Pandemic, it was down to 21% Covid-19 Student Surveys show that "Most students say they...

Of course you want to be happy, but surveys show more than 85% of those polled think something that happened has cost their happiness. The problem with that is, research shows us "happy people" are more productive, have higher academics & workplace success and save...

In 1938, Scientists at Harvard University began one of the most compelling studies in history and revealed the secret factor for a long and happy life. 80 years of data show quality (amount of joy) of relationships dictates our quality of life; not socioeconomics, not...

1. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory AND your Brain! A team of researchers at LKSOM found that Extra-Virgin Olive Oil "reduces brain inflammation, and most importantly activates a process known as autophagy...by which cells break down and clear out the intra...

Laughter...20 times daily (You have to count!) -Increases endorphins, T-cell antibodies (which fight infection), mood, aches (pain tolerance), cortisol and adrenaline drop! -It's a social glue for interpersonal communication

When taught in the SAME classroom, but focusing on Gender Differences: Boys made a 24.4% gain in reading and writing Girls made a 19% gain (3xs the gain of girls in other elementary districts) Special education students averaged a 50 point gain (7.5xs the average...

Listen to music: lower stress and increase energy Find someone who is willing to "play" for 45 minutes three times a week (if you don't know what this means, you really need to start this mission) Make, build, hammer, nail, paint or "bedazzle" something (it increases...

What is the fuel for our self-discipline? What kinds of strategies work best for Willpower, and why? Is Willpower learnable/teachable/measurable? What characteristics contribute to success? What happens to self-control over time? Find out at my next Live Seminar...

DRAGONFLY MENTAL HEALTH WEEKEND RETREAT-OCTOBER 25, 26, & 27, 2019 Dates:  Friday-Sunday, October 25, 26, & 27, 2019 Bring your family, your loved ones, or come alone to this Wellness Retreat which includes: Mindful awareness practice Music immersion as...

There are now 2 classes on Relationships: 5-15-150 (New methods of success, 2-credit) Relationships and the Brain (Intro 1 credit) Everyone in attendance gets this chapter FREE! This class means you can take 3 credits by this weekend: online and live = 3 (and 2...

This activity can create long-term structural changes in the brain, lower levels of suffering, pain, and stress reactivity, improve immune system, moderate depression and anxiety, accelerate healing, and improve interpersonal relationships and overall well-being! ...

Emphasis on increased test scores has resulted in more pressure on teachers to increase their student’s scores in math, reading and writing. The well-intentioned teacher/parent with math anxiety triggers the fear in their student and interferes with math learning and...