#006 How Do Adults Practice Self-Care and Self-Compassion with Wendy O'Leary

Join us as Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, interviews Wendy O'Leary, award-winning children's author of It's OK and Breathing Makes it Better, educator, and public speaker, about the importance of self-compassion for educators. Join them as they explore practical tips and insights on cultivating kindness towards oneself. Some highlights: Discover the three components of self-compassion: mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness Learn simple practices and phrases to offer yourself care during challenging moments Understand the benefits of self-compassion for educators facing constant demands and stress Explore the resistance to self-care in education and the importance of overcoming it Gain practical tips for integrating self-compassion into your daily life as an educator Find Wendy here: Website: https://www.wendyoleary.com/  Instagram:  / wendy_oleary_mindfulmatters  Facebook:  / wendy.oleary.77     - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.   Connect with us: Facebook:  / kidsyogastories   Instagram:  / kidsyogastories   Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/