The Anti-Stress Alphabet: M for Mindfulness
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Paco Vazquez
- May 20
- 3 min
Our Plastic Brain
You may have already heard the analogy that compares our brains with muscles. Just like we can strengthen our muscles by exercising, our...
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Paco Vazquez
- May 6
- 3 min
Deciding with Emotions
An average adult is estimated to make around 35,000 decisions throughout the day. From what clothes to wear, how much milk to add to our...
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Paco Vazquez
- Apr 29
- 2 min
The Anti-Stress Alphabet: L for Laughter
We all have experienced some awkward situations where tension was so thick that it could be cut with a knife. Suddenly, someone makes a...
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Paco Vazquez
- Apr 22
- 3 min
Care for It, Care for Yourself
In recent years, there has been a lot of discussion about a phenomenon known as eco-anxiety, or climate anxiety. This term refers to the...
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Paco Vazquez
- Apr 16
- 2 min
A Place to Belong
Everyone enjoys the feeling of being part of a group or community where they can share something in common with others. The sense of...
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Paco Vazquez
- Apr 10
- 3 min
It's Time to Go
Living in a globalized world entails greater geographical mobility. Moving to another country for a certain period of time has become...
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Paco Vazquez
- Mar 25
- 2 min
The Anti-Stress Alphabet: K for Kindness
The ripple effect of kindness is well-known to most of us. It has a positive impact on the people around us and the overall well-being of...
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Paco Vazquez
- Mar 18
- 3 min
We Are All in the Same Boat - Fostering SEL at Home
In a recent post, we explored the meaning and benefits of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for students, teachers, and society as a...
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Paco Vazquez
- Mar 11
- 2 min
So kind of you!- Promoting Kindness in Early Years
According to Piaget's theories, children between the ages of 2 and 6 experience and interact with their environment through a...
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Paco Vazquez
- Mar 5
- 3 min
SEL in a Nutshell
It was in 2024, a decade ago, when I first encountered SEL, the acronym for Social and Emotional Learning. Since then, I have been an...
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Paco Vazquez
- Feb 26
- 2 min
The Anti-Stress Alphabet: J for Journaling
When I was younger, I enjoyed keeping a journal where I could reflect on various events and situations in my life. In those years, this...
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Paco Vazquez
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Nice to Meet You, Anxiety
During the time I lived in China, there was a period between 2012 and 2013 when I went through a difficult situation that affected...
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Paco Vazquez
- Feb 12
- 3 min
How Big is the Problem?
The Zones of Regulation framework is a cognitive-behavioral approach created to assist individuals in comprehending and handling their...
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Paco Vazquez
- Feb 5
- 3 min
The Daily Nightmare: Addressing School Anxiety
It's 7 AM, time for Lukas to wake up. However, he's been experiencing stomach pains lately, and it is becoming challenging for him to...
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Paco Vazquez
- Jan 29
- 3 min
The Anti-Stress Alphabet: I for Imagery
When we are about to undertake a complex task or prepare ourselves for a physical movement, like shooting a ball into a basket, we often...
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Paco Vazquez
- Jan 22
- 3 min
Better Today: Using Emotional Intelligence to Conquer Procrastination
Learn to conquer procrastination and achieve your goals effectively using emotional intelligence competencies.
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Paco Vazquez
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Respect My Body - Protective Behaviors to Empower Kids
In the previous post, in the last week, we discussed some effective ways for parents to safeguard their children at home and prevent any...
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Paco Vazquez
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Healthy Boundaries: Empowering Children to Prevent Sexual Abuse
It is estimated that one in five individuals under the age of 17 experiences some form of sexual abuse. This translates to a 20%...
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Paco Vazquez
- Dec 18, 2023
- 3 min
The Anti-Stress Alphabet: H for Hobbies
In our busy lives, we tend to consider hobbies as an optional activity, one that we will only engage in when we have spare time. However,...
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