Paula Azevedo, PhDJan 21, 20206 minThe Power of Vulnerability in the ClassroomAfter thirteen years I needed to learn the lesson on vulnerability once again. It is not easy to apologize and be vulnerable in class.
Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhDOct 1, 20194 minMindfully walking through overwhelming timesI recently had one of those mornings when I looked at my growing to-do list and a wave of anxiety rushed over me. I couldn’t move, breathe,
Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhDSep 17, 20197 minHow Practicing Loving-Kindness with Students Deepened my CompassionDuring the 7 week summer program I introduced several mindfulness practices, such as body scan, breathing techniques, yoga, noticing thought
Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhDJun 11, 20195 minThree unexpected lessons about mindfulness while on vacationA couple of months ago my husband, the dog, and I spent a few days at the beach. We love going to the beach right before summer break...
Paula Cristina Azevedo, PhDMay 21, 20197 minThe case for a mindful approach to social justice educationThis semester has been quite busy for me, which is why I’ve been on hiatus from this blog for six months. It’s not that I haven’t been...
Paula Cristina AzevedoOct 3, 20176 minThe Mind Shift that Saved my CareerI remember the day when I recognized I had to make a shift in my approach to teaching. Not necessarily my instructional approach, but a...