Introduction Learning should feel good, or better stated, gratifying. But it should also feel hard. Drawing on Dr. Becky Kennedy’s work on productive struggle, this session explores what happens chemically in the brain when students struggle, succeed, and enjoy their work: dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. The real question is how we help students moveContinue reading “Get Kids Hooked on The Right Drugs”
Category Archives: Happiness
2014 Find Your Future Presentation
Perfect Pitch – Change Your World
Wanna change the world? Or do you just want to change your world? Either way, there is a process that starts with an idea and evolves into action. How does this happen? Well, watch this presentation for an example of a prefect pitch, pun intended 🙂 Then, examine The Bold Academy for more details. AmberContinue reading “Perfect Pitch – Change Your World”
6 Simple Rituals To Reach Your Potential Every Day
“Every day I need physical energy, mental clarity, and emotional balance to tackle everything that comes my way,” Mike said. “Self-care is the secret to performing at the highest level.” – Mike Del Ponte quoted in the FastCompany.com article, 6 Simple Rituals To Reach Your Potential Every Day What do successful people do? Here are the sixContinue reading “6 Simple Rituals To Reach Your Potential Every Day”
