Shahin NajakMindful Learning: Lifelong Skills for Teachers and LearnersThe world needs a sense of worth, and it will achieve it only by its people feeling that that they are worthwhile. Fred Rogers When we...
Shahin Najak10 Back-to-school Tips for the Mindful ParentIt's that time of year again! Soon the leaves will be falling, and the days will get colder, shorter and darker. For many of us, it's a...
Shahin NajakA Mindful Path to Healthier RelationshipsPeople will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou,...
Shahin NajakMindfulness Hikes: Why Wouldn't We?Research has shown, and is continuing to show, the healing and restorative power of nature. Studies have found that spending time in...
Shahin NajakMindfulness Classes for 6 to 8-Year-Olds, Part 2: More Mindful GamesAs we learned in Part 1, "Mindfulness Classes for 6 to 8-Year-Olds: Tips for Getting Started," we can cultivate in our children...
Shahin NajakSome Thoughts and Famous Wise Words on Being PresentOne of my all-time favourite books is Thoreau's Walden. Decades ago, when I first read the book, something he wrote (well, a lot of...