by Lisa Baylis | Oct 28, 2020 | Educator Burn Out, Mindful Self-Compassion
This is a year like no other. In a recent article by the CBC, they share that “Teachers say return to school this fall has left them with overwhelming stress and a never-ending workload” and whether living in hot spots or areas with few cases, teachers are all...
by Lisa Baylis | Oct 23, 2020 | Educator Burn Out, Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindfulness
Taking a few minutes every day to pause, and to create space for growing our personal awareness, can have a huge impact on supporting our well-being. The practice below is a heart-warming, affectionate breathing practice. (If paying attention to your breath...
by Lisa Baylis | Oct 15, 2020 | Educator Burn Out, Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Uncategorised
Our days can be full of challenges and stressors. Self-compassion supports the fact that everyone struggles and suffers as a component of being a human being. It is unavoidable at times. Sometimes we forget that this is a human condition, and we fall into the trap of...
by Lisa Baylis | Oct 8, 2020 | Educator Burn Out, Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindfulness
This weekend I was on a writing retreat, working hard on editing the manuscript for the book I want to put into the world. I’m so excited about this work, but throughout the weekend I was filled with doubts. My inner-critic was strong and I was being very hard...
by Lisa Baylis | Sep 30, 2020 | Educator Burn Out, Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Uncategorised
This week I did something new. I decided to go LIVE on Instagram to share a mindfulness and compassion practice. I was so nervous. Brene Brown calls these first-time experiences the FFT (fucking first times). They are terrifying, awkward and vulnerable. She shares...
by Lisa Baylis | May 13, 2020 | Mindful Self-Compassion, Mindfulness
“Nothing about living day-to-day in a pandemic feels normal – but we can choose to meet our suffering, worry and grief with compassion, kindness, and love” This is a new world we are existing in right now. As an educator, counsellor, and parent, nothing...
