When employees feel positive emotions such as kindness and appreciation, they are more motivated to perform Reduces Stress: Acts of kindness, such as offering help during busy times or providing emotional support Pillar #1: Truthfulness At C2C, we teach social-emotional learning, which is all about knowing yourself Pillar #3: Kindness At C2C, we believe in being honest with who we are and honoring our social-emotional We don’t try to change our feelings and emotions but navigate them. 

Yes, I still get “emotional” about things.

Mental and Emotional Well-being: Hope plays a vital role in maintaining our mental and emotional well-being Fine stood for: freaked out, insecure, neurotic and emotional. These were all the emotions that we felt during our journey as new young widows. of your emotions. you will: Watch a short video Write down the emotion that you are feeling.

Written by Joni Puffett, Yoga Teacher “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” C.S. Lewis What do you get when you take a life-long learner and avid reader and enroll them into a yoga teacher training? A yoga book club, of course! Yoga Book Club was an idea that came to me during my 200 HR yoga teacher training. Part of our coursework included assigned reading – a handful of books that explored the teachings and philosophy of yoga, and a handful that were good for the soul. Every now and then, bits and pieces of our assigned reading would come up in conversation. And every time, my heart would light up as our sangha (group) connected over shared pages. Our training progressed and my “books-to-read” list grew. I’ve always loved reading and connecting with others over books. The more I studied yoga beyond the asana, the more I connected with my spirit. And the more I connected with my own spirit, the more I wanted to share my experiences in living yoga off my mat with others. So what did I do? I presented my idea for a yoga book club to Challenge to Change and was given a green light! Yoga Book Club was launched in 2021 using a Facebook group as its platform. Every month featured a different book with weekly posts. At the end of the month, readers met via Zoom to discuss. The club ran this way for two years and pivoted throughout that time to best accommodate our readers. Fast forward to present day, and I am excited to be moving the club offline and into the studio! You can still connect with us via the Facebook group though. Join here: Yoga Book Club How Yoga Book Club Works Every 3 months, Yoga Book Club will feature a new title. Register online for our quarterly program and you will receive your book in the mail with some discussion topics, a journal for you to keep, and details on our in-studio gathering. You can enjoy your book at your leisure, and on the scheduled date, readers will come together for a morning of gentle yoga, light refreshments and friendly discussion. Cost for each offering is $30, which includes your book, journal, a gentle yoga class, and discussion. If you don’t wish to purchase the book we’re reading but still want to join us, just use the discount code NOBOOK at check out for a $15 discount to receive your journal in the mail. Learn more: https://www.challengetochangeinc.com/service-page/yoga-book-club⁠ Upcoming Titles The goal of Yoga Book Club is to read a variety of titles that empower us to explore our best selves and discover (or re-discover) ways of living that nourish the soul. It is my hope that in the titles we share, every reader will find themselves in the text and find joy in sharing their reading experience with others. The books we read are meant to challenge internal thought patterns, erase old stories, and provide inspiration for a new narrative of light and self-love moving forward. The books for this year include: Eat, Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Your 3 Best Super Powers by Sonia Choquette The Year of Less by Cait Flanders If you love reading and discussing mindful living, I hope you’ll consider dropping in for one of our upcoming reads. Register: https://www.challengetochangeinc.com/service-page/yoga-book-club⁠ If you have other books to suggest, please share them with us! You can email your suggestions to grow@challengetochangeinc.com. ~Joni ⁠ #bookclub #books #readers #yogi #books #bookish #bookclub #bookclubbook #yoga #yogalove #yogalife #reader #readers #eatpraylove #mindful #mindfulness #mindset #wellness #selfcare #selflove

I don't like how I feel Thoughts, feelings and emotions are all part of emotional intelligence. with who we are at the true core of our being through a mediation practice, we notice feelings and emotions First of all, do not label your feelings or emotions as good or bad, but acceptable and unacceptable. Not all thoughts, feelings and emotions during meditation are going to be pleasant. Journaling has always been a powerful tool for me to identify thoughts, feelings and emotions when I

.” ~ Allegra Johnson The holiday season can be an emotionally dense time for most of us. Or most common of all, a beautiful, messy combination of all these emotions! And so, what a beautiful gift after a season of emotional data, to have an invitation to put these reflections Additionally, twists have a powerful way of influencing a release physically, mentally, emotionally,

people experience overwhelm, high anxiety, stress, self-deprecating or doubtful thoughts, and many other emotions It is a look at our thoughts, feelings and emotions as data from our soul.  There is a KNOW part of the process, where we work at identifying the emotions, thoughts and feelings Then, we try to look at those thoughts, feelings and emotions objectively.  In the Choose section, I used creative problem-solving through emotional intelligence (EQ). 

similar and different strategies in becoming more mindful for all, from the person who eats to satisfy emotional

Written by Kayla Reetz, Yoga Instructor + Trauma Supports Team Member "Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do." - Benjamin Spock Family squabbles are part of life. Each of us have them and when kids are involved, they become a little more passionate, a little more heated. Parenting is hard. There are constant reminders of things you are not doing instead of reminders of the things you are. Everyone- family especially- believes they can tell you what you “should” or “could” do. All of these pressures combine and can leave a parent feeling like they are not doing the job they’re supposed to. From a recent squabble in my life, I felt compelled to write the following. I don’t think it qualifies as a poem, but it may have some truths in it too. Its intention is to simply remind all of us what we do every day to help raise happy, healthy kids. Sometimes we get lost in the extra parts, that we lose sight of the simplest and most effective things. Please enjoy. I hope it’s something you come back to whenever you need it. I invite you to take a breath or two and repeat a mantra to yourself that reminds you of what you are doing, rather than what you could be doing. Maybe you post it somewhere you can read it on the especially hard and taxing days. No matter what, know that you are enough. You Are Enough Some parents make sure their kids have what they need when they need it as often as possible. They expect their kids to help them with the chores and caregiving, but maintain firm boundaries so their kids can be kids too. Hugs and kisses remind their kids they are loved for who they are and not what they become, showing their kids they are already valued and it is not contingent on successes and failures. And they are enough. Some parents spend time with their kids with their phones down, modeling how to enjoy life in the present- how to spend the only commodity that can’t be given back: time. They find healthy ways to manage their stress from work and all things adulthood so their kids don’t get the “leftovers”, while some parents have a structured device time into their day, knowing they and their kids need time to themselves before they can give to others. Some parents make mistakes and model how to right their wrongs, own up to their choices, allowing their kids to see they aren’t perfect and to be perfect is never the expectation. And they are enough. Some parents put up with the tantrums, place rules to ensure their kids’ safety, knowing that it is more work for them. Some parents have the hard conversations, knowing it is what’s best for their child’s future even if it is a struggle to talk about. Some parents allow others to lead those conversations, knowing it will be more meaningful coming from someone else. Some parents make sure there is ample food in the house so their kids can eat- even if it means a smaller meal for themself. And they are enough. Some parents establish routines their kids can expect- things like bedtime and waking up, as well as meal times because they know this is what helps kids feel safe and comforted when the rest of the world feels messy. They also allow for spontaneity, teaching that some of the best moments are not planned, but found. And they are enough. And some parents are willing to work to be better every day not for themselves, but for their kids, remembering they model the parenting they will see for potential grandkids one day. They remember this responsibility is not easy, but important for the future. And they are enough. Some parents stay, working every day, and some parents don’t, but they maintain a meaningful connection with their kids, reminding them they are supported and that love knows no bounds. And they are enough. Don’t forget to give credit where credit is due. It’s the simple things kids remember the most and will refer back to when they get to be what they always wanted: just like you. ~ Kayla Reetz P.S. Did you know that we have an online wellness platform that's perfect for the whole family? If you're looking to practice movement and mindfulness for yourself and as a family, consider signing up for the C2C Kids Hub! It's our online wellness platform exclusively for kids and teens. New mindfulness and yoga content is always being added so you and your kids can try out and find what self-care strategies work for them. Plus, you can try it out with a FREE 2-week trial! #blog #blogpost #mindful #mindfulness #parenting #kids #family #selfcare

developing and forming the neurological pathways necessary for healthily navigating stressors and big emotions Teens and Stress When I talk with teens, it always amazes me that stress is the emotion they're most Process journaling can help us to accept our emotions non-judgmentally. Recognize that your writing shows all the important pieces of your inner wisdom- your thoughts, your emotions ~ Allegra #Allegra #blog #teens #stress #emotions #secondary #selfcare #resiliency #yoga #breathe #breath