Tag: calm

Keep calm and dream big

Yukti Lao
Yukti Lao manages the chaos of teaching through a simple mantra: “keep calm and dream big”. She writes that staying calm helps her manage stress and make clear decisions, while dreaming big pushes her to aim higher and explore new possibilities.

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Keep calm and bloom

Dharti Vaibhav
Did you know that simple practices inspired by Kabir’s wisdom can help maintain serenity and focus? Dharti Vaibhav explains.

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Keep calm and freeze

Sinny Mole
Staying calm is crucial in the face of fear. Sinny Mole writes that we mustn’t get aggressive during life’s tricky situations, but learn to “keep calm and freeze.”

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Putting anxiety to rest

Gita Nambiar
Children with learning difficulties often struggle with basic skills like reading, writing, and math, leading to anxiety and a decline in overall performance. Gita Nambiar delves into the various ways these challenges manifest in the classroom and emphasizes the critical role teachers play in alleviating children’s anxiety and boosting their self-esteem.

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Keep calm and click refresh

Anuja Venkatraman
Mindfulness, reflection, and creative hobbies can help manage expectations and find clarity. Journaling, for example, is an effective technique to “keep calm,” writes Anuja Venkatraman.

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Coaching children to be centered

Aruna Sankaranarayanan
Calmness, composure, and emotional regulation aren’t typically part of the school curriculum, but they are crucial for effective learning. Aruna Sankaranarayanan writes about socioemotional learning (SEL) and how teaching children to identify, express, and manage their emotions can lead to more positive and satisfying lives within and beyond the classroom.

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A cool me for a cool them

Sheela Ramakrishnan

Sheela reflects on her four decades as an educator and shares some classroom memories! With stories from both sides of the teacher’s desk, she writes about how to handle classroom disruptions, offering insights on understanding student behavior, building trust, and staying calm. Read on for practical tips and self-care strategies to thrive as an educator in today’s dynamic classrooms.

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Staying calm in an unquiet world

Anindita Bhattacharya

In a world where stress is constant, finding calm can feel impossible. With a basic understanding of the brain’s amygdala and happy hormones, you can learn practical ways to manage your emotions. From dopamine-boosting activities to simple breathing exercises, Anindita writes about easy yet effective techniques to reclaim your calm and happiness.

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Keep calm and dance

Fareen Wahid

“Keep Calm and Dance” isn’t just a motto but a way for Fareen Wahid to bring joy, resilience, and creativity into the classroom. From impromptu moves in the corridors to using dance as a coping mechanism, read how she uses dance to balance the demanding life of an educator.

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