Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or just plain bored? Your brain may be in survival mode, hindering your ability to learn. Let's change that!
Step 1: Recognize the threat: Are you frustrated, bored, hungry, thirsty, tired, or unsafe? There are three main reasons why your brain will be in threat mode.
Step 2: Identify the threat type:
Basic Need? Fix it! Have water and snacks available and get in a good sleep routine.
Frustration? Is it rumination or irritation? Try saying the ABCs backward or finding dopamine-boosting activities.
Boredom? Make the material relatable, give choices, and present the material in exciting ways.
Step 3: Track what works: Teach your students to manage and own the threats. Practice together. You can boost your brain, and they can too!
Quick Tips:
Ensure basic needs are met.
Encourage water bottles for stress reduction.
Minimize phone distractions.
Recognize and manage different types of frustration.
Let's unlock your brain's potential. Happy learning!
On your first visit to the lobby of Academic Independence, you will find several resources to calm the brain and set yourself up for success. These relate to habits, brain relaxers, and water.
First, books on display in the comfortable lobby address the topic of healthy habits. A lot of frustration comes because you are not operating at your competitive best. Get to bed earlier to rest and you might find yourself growing taller. Proper sleep is essential for growth, as the pituitary gland secretes growth hormones while we are asleep. These hormones, such as somatotropin, stimulate overall growth, including bone growth. (supsalv.org) Research also suggests a connection between sleep quality and stature. (nubest.com) I'm always telling my students who…