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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Jun 2, 20213 min read
The Magic of Butterflies
Every time I visit my parents on the weekends I make sure to spend some time in their greenhouse admiring the beautiful vegetables...
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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Dec 17, 20203 min read
Mindful meditation: A practice of compassion
’m going to share with you a brief self-compassion guided meditation.
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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Dec 11, 20204 min read
Fierce Self-Care
Fierce self-compassion is about taking action with compassion and care for yourself and even others around you. It’s stepping up into...
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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Dec 10, 202011 min read
From passive to fierce: Three forms of self-care that will elevate your self-care practice
I’m passionate about the work I do. I love teaching, creating, writing, but in order to do all the work that I not only love to do but am...
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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Dec 3, 20203 min read
Noticing the Shoulds
In this five part series about self-compassion I’ve already shared with you two strategies to cultivating more compassion and especially se
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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Nov 25, 20202 min read
Inviting More Gratitude
Last week I started a series called Cultivating Self Compassion. Today’s post is a part two of this five part series. I’m creating this ...
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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Nov 24, 20204 min read
Inviting self-compassion into our lives
As I teach and work with preservice and inservice teachers I continue to hear about the stress and challenges we as educators are facing...
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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Sep 17, 20203 min read
Teaching with a Beginner’s Mind
As I reflect on the challenges that are in front of us as educators, school leaders and parents, I am reminded of the beginner's mind.
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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Mindful Moment with Elementary Students
In this blog I share a mindful moment idea that you can easily incorporate into your elementary class.
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Paula Azevedo, PhD
Aug 27, 20205 min read
Can I be mindful while teaching online?
I share helpful tips and ideas to help you and your students remain mindful, compassionate, and support everyone’s well-being while online..
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