055: Unveiling Awe: Discovering the Depths of Human Experience in Normandy responsible decision-making self-awareness social awareness Mar 03, 2024

Dr. Barbara Fredrickson eloquently defines awe as an encounter where one is "overwhelmed by greatness." In the picturesque landscapes of Normandy, France, I discovered firsthand the transformative power of awe.

In 2007, I embarked on a poignant...

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039: A Powerful Parenting Moment identity responsible decision-making self-awareness Oct 13, 2022

You may know I have three sons - two biological and one bonus son (stepson). They are my daily motivation to put good energy into the world, inspire me to be and do better, and model for me what authentic growth entails. 

Jared, my high...

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023: A Penny For Your Thoughts positive emotions psychological capital resilience self-awareness May 05, 2022

This week's blog is written by Res Ed's Director of Digital Communications and Positive Psychology Practitioner, Sheila Kennedy. 

“A penny for your thoughts.”

Ever hear this idiomatic expression? What if I told you it’s...

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011: Awareness is Key celebrate goals habits self-awareness woop Jan 27, 2022

This week's blog is written by Resonance Ed's Director of Digital Communications and Positive Psychology Practitioner, Sheila Kennedy.

January 1st signals a new year; a popular time for fresh starts, reflection, and goal setting.

And where there...

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010: Progress Over Perfection goals growth mindset habits obstacles self-awareness self-management Jan 20, 2022

HELP and ADVICE NEEDED!

"Progress over Perfection." This has been my mantra for the past three weeks, ever since I publicly wrote that my 2022 goal was to STRETCH myself - 15 minutes of workout, 15 minutes of reading, 15 minutes of mindfulness.

I...

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007: Resonance Ed: Party of... Many leadership relationship skills self-awareness Dec 04, 2021

Resonance Ed: Party of... Many

 Let me bring you in on a secret that only my closest friends know… I am OBSESSED with self-assessment tools! I have taken the Strengths Finder 2.0 survey, the 16Personalities MBTI survey, the Enneagram...

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004: Big Hairy Audacious Goals relationship skills sel self-awareness Jan 04, 2021

I've never written resolutions or yearly goals because I've never been able to keep consistent with them.

I've resisted and resented time constraints.

I've yearned for the destination and neglected the journey.

And instead of feeling excited...

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001: Cognitive Dissonance and Duck Eggs responsible decision-making self-awareness Oct 20, 2020

I drove past a farm with a large sign that read, “DUCK EGGS FOR SALE.” I immediately felt nauseous by the idea of eating a duck egg. Ducks are the cute creatures that I see swimming on ponds and in funny gifs and memes. Why would I...

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000: Beyond Hugs and High-Fives c a s e l relationship skills responsible decision-making s e l self-awareness self-management social awareness Sep 29, 2020

Last week, a district administrator shared a question a teacher asked: "So, how do I integrate SEL? Should I just hug the kids when they are upset? Should I high five them as they walk into the room?"

Over the last fourteen years working as a...

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