058: Addressing the Cause, Not Just the Symptom

Feb 08, 2025

How many times did I get irritated today because I had to wipe water off the back of my phone after setting it down on the sink... 

before I finally just dried off the ledge?

(Hint: TOO many!!)


How often do we get frustrated by the same recurring issue—whether in our classrooms, schools, or daily lives—without stepping back to change the system causing it?

Students experience this too. They struggle with the same conflicts, emotions, or academic challenges, sometimes without realizing they have the power to adjust their approach.

Social emotional learning teaches self-awareness and responsible decision-making—helping students recognize patterns, shift perspectives, and take action to improve their environment.

What “wet sink” moment have you had lately? How did you reframe it?