Tag Archives: teenagers

Feel Calm in the Mornings

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Jill M Jacques

Linda Blair, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness expert, has this to say: “As soon as I wake up, I spend around three to five minutes on mindful awareness, which keeps me calm and gives me clarity for the day ahead. I … Continue reading →

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Effective Self-help

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Jill M Jacques

Visiting the Kingsmead Book Fair last weekend, I bumped into some of the students for whom I ran my course, How to Live in the Now, several years ago when they were Grade 11 teenagers. I was delighted to hear … Continue reading →

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Life Experiences are Coloured by Perceptions

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Jill M Jacques

It isn’t always easy to see situations clearly, in the moment – in the now.  Our life experiences are so often coloured by the past – our upbringing, culture, education, nationality and so on. If you are watching a school … Continue reading →

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Communicating with children and teenagers

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jill M Jacques

“Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard and valued – when they give and receive without judgement”  Brene Brown Lack of communication is often cited as a major cause of stress and frustration. … Continue reading →

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The Mindful Child

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Jill M Jacques

A while ago I ran a How to Live in the Now workshop for a class of Grade 11s, and was delighted with their positive feedback. They spoke of being able to plan their time better, feeling less stressed by … Continue reading →

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